Everyone must have some form of income to live a normal, healthy life. Unfortunately, life has a way of throwing wrenches into plans that can disrupt your way of making a living. Changes in circumstances don’t preclude you from needing a way to pay to live though, so what can you do to avoid or minimize disruptions to your income? It’s always a good idea to keep your resume up to date. That way, whether you choose to leave your current job...
Working remotely can be a dream come true for some people and a living nightmare for others. It all depends on how you do it. If you're not careful, you can easily find yourself working all the time and getting no real work done. Follow these top tips for working remotely without going crazy. Working remotely can greatly boost productivity and flexibility, but it can also be isolating. One of the best tips for avoiding the pitfalls of remote...
When your workplace offers you benefits, sometimes it can be easy to forget about them and let them fall to the wayside. However, taking time to utilize the benefits you have can improve your work experience and your life. Some benefits are better than others, so make sure you prioritize the benefits that are going to have the biggest positive impact on your life. As a working parent, one of the hardest things you have to do is figure out how...
Prospective employees increasingly expect employers to provide benefits like health insurance, PTO, and retirement packages. That increase in expectations doesn’t mean that every job will offer these types of benefits though. If your job doesn’t offer benefits, what are some things you can do? Your company may not see a need to provide benefits for its employees. If that’s the case, lobby for them. You’ll probably need to find a way to...
There are many benefits to a workplace insurance plan. Largely, you benefit because you don’t have to pay for private insurance. However, workplace insurance plans can also be quite generic and leave many of your needs unaddressed. Here’s how to make the most out of your workplace insurance plan. The amount of money you’ll need to contribute to medical costs is dependent upon your insurance needs. Perhaps your family has a history of...
Benefits are the second-biggest factor in attracting employees of quality to a given workplace. The first is, of course, wages – but you should pay just as much attention to the potential benefits. By taking a closer look at what the options are in a given position, you will understand which job is a better fit for you. Benefits can exist across a surprisingly wide range of possibilities. To know which kinds of benefits are truly the kinds...
