Skip to content After winding its way through the legal process, the FTC’s headline-grabbing noncompete ban is off the table – at least for now. Before it could go into effect in September, an August 20 ruling in federal court barred the FTC from enforcing the planned nationwide ban. U.S. District Judge Ada Brown in … Read more
Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have become an outlet for many. Rants, photos, and irrelevant status updates are the usual posts on these social sites. However, aside from family and friends, hiring managers and recruiters check social media profiles too. Recruiters have taken advantage of technological advances to assess an applicant’s character through … Read more
You’ve heard people tell you to network your way to a new job. But that seems easier said than done. You need a plan to grow your network. Maybe you don’t have a network or you don’t like to network or perhaps you don’t know how to network. Before you worry about any of this, … Read more
Meeting one-on-one with your boss is a great chance to ask important questions and get helpful feedback. These meetings can help you understand your boss’s expectations, get advice on improving your work, and plan for your future career. To make the most of these meetings, it’s important to come prepared with good questions. Here are … Read more
In the early 20th century, Italian philosopher Antonio Gramsci was dissatisfied with the failures of the revolution in European countries and sought to explain why the revolution wasn’t taking place in these advanced capitalist countries. He developed the concept of cultural hegemony as an explanation. This concept posits that through the institutions of society—schools, media, … Read more
If you ever exchange work-related memes with your work buddies, you’ll have seen the ones on meetings that could have been emails. Almost every single employee, regardless of industry, has at one point sat in a meeting that could have easily been summed up in a few bullet points. Sometimes, however, talking about things in … Read more
In today’s world, the terms Alpha Male and Alpha Female are often used to describe dominant and influential individuals. However, the dynamics between these two types are complex and multifaceted. Understanding these dynamics can help us navigate relationships, both personal and professional, more effectively. This article will explore the characteristics, challenges, and misconceptions surrounding Alpha … Read more
In an age where public personas are often meticulously curated, it’s easy to fall for the image presented by larger-than-life figures. From social media to TV interviews, the gap between who a person appears to be and who they really are can be surprisingly wide. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced among the rich, famous, and … Read more
As I was applying for summer internships this past spring, I had a lot of difficulty determining what to include on my resume. My first thought? Everything! But on second thought, I wondered if including everything I’m involved with might have cost me an opportunity. I call this ‘Identity Transparency’. As a woman heavily involved … Read more
Employee safety is a top priority for any business, but in the transport industry, it takes on an even greater significance. With employees operating vehicles, loading and unloading cargo, and often working in high-risk environments, transport companies must implement comprehensive safety measures to protect their workforce. A safe work environment not only helps reduce accidents … Read more