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High-tech Marketing – is it the corporate patsy?
Is the head of marketing in the most vulnerable position in the company? A look at some of the underlying issues.

The Great New World at 60 Plus (60+)
Being 60+ is a new experience for all of us that have passed the six decade threshhold. There is a new world and the best thing we can do is embrace it and not just sit down and complain. The most important strategy we must undertake is developing at least one additional income stream.

FREE everything needed to start home business

Now anybody can start their very own home based online business. The problem is that most offers one finds in the Internet gives you one or two free features only. Other features or the ones given tend to be free trials. This means that after a few days if you want to keep the features you have to pay a fee. Others offer free very limited functions features. If you want to really have the feature or tools functioning to have a profitable business you have to pay an upgrade fee to get that. Now there is an opportunity to get all these tools completely free to have a profitable online business. What are those tools? That is the theme of this article.

Hire a Vet
James Dicks examines the benefits of hiring U.S. Military Veterans in the American corporate culture.

How to Stay Up When Your Job Search Has You Feeling Down
Do you need a job because you've been let go from your company or fear you may be let go soon? Here are six strategies you can implement to ensure you land that all-important job -- even when the odds are against you. If you want to stand out from the crowd, read on!

Find the RIGHT Job
James Dicks examines the U.S. job market in the current economic downturn

Education Is One Thing...Employment Is Another
Many would simply say more college education is the solution to good employment, but be skeptical of this approach. Training other than a bachelor’s degree often provides the best preparation for some high-paying or high-growth jobs.

How Hollywood Can Make You an Interview Star
It is important to understand that being a high performer in an interview is not so different from being a high performer on stage. Learn the 5 key components that will let your inner celebrity shine through and make you stand out from the crowd as an Interview Star.

Monday Prayer for Work
Monday Prayer for Work Lord, Help me to always give 100% at work….. 12% on Monday 23% on Tuesday 40% on Wednesday 20% on Thursday 5% on Friday

Are you fishing or hoping for a free boat ride?

This morning Joanne and I were talking to some locals on a tiny island where we’re hanging out for a few days. We saw a fishing boat come in right after a pretty violent storm. There were probably 20 guys hanging around the edges of this very small boat. No one is paid for their services – they all fish and keep track of their catch. Typically, they pay the captain and owner of the boat 2 pounds of fish per day for the privilege of fishing from his boat.

Influencing the Job Offer to Get the Title, Salary and Flexibility You Desire
Three strategies to maximize your job offer.

Developing Your Elevator Speech
Every successful sales person has an Elevator Speech prepared, polished, and ready to use whenever they have a minute or two of your undivided attention – like they would during an elevator ride from the top floor of a building to the bottom floor.

Follow Your Passion to Career Success
Following your passion means separating yourself from commonly accepted definitions of career success. Some of us have discovered where our passion lies, and they have pursued that path, reaping the rewards of their choice every single day!

Reveal Your Superpowers!
Recruiters want to know about your strengths, natural abilities, aptitudes, and talents (your Superpowers) that bring added value to their organization, and that you have the energy to perform successfully day after day.

How to Shine for the Machine: Online Application Tips
More major employers are turning to computerized applicant evaluation systems (a.k.a. “The Machine”) to make the first decision about your candidacy. Learn the 5 most important things to remember when applying online.

You’re Not An Employee – You’re a Guest
Viewing your employment as a guest to your employer

5 top CV tips for job seekers
Bill Wynn, Managing Director of Project Resource Limited suggests 5 top CV tips for job seekers.

Unemployment Benefits May Hinder Future Job Opportunities
Employment, Benefits, Job-Opportunities

The #2 Interview Question That Candidates Find Most Difficult
Knowing what interview questions are likely to be asked is half the battle – the other half is answering them in a way that lands you the job.

The #3 Interview Question That Candidates Find Most Difficult
Knowing what interview questions are likely to be asked is half the battle – the other half is answering them in a way that lands you the job.

The #4 Interview Question That Candidates Find Most Difficult
Knowing what interview questions are likely to be asked is half the battle – the other half is answering them in a way that lands you the job.

Is Customer Service A Thing Of The Past?
The economy is bad and companies are losing money left and right. Wouldn’t you think one of their top priorities would be amazing customer service? Customer service is a means for a company to stand out and encourage people to buy from them instead of their competitors.

Customer Service Jobs: Improve Your Skills
Statistics say that 68% of customers stop patronizing a company because of perceived poor service. That number is incredibly high, especially considering consumers are being far more selective with their spending habits these days.

When should companies begin hiring again – what are the business triggers they should look out for?

There is no predefined time at which a business should begin hiring. Every business has its own requirements, which can be impacted by seasonal patterns, as well as the ups and downs of the economy. However certain triggers you may notice in day to day business dealings such as missed opportunities, a lack of resources, new ideas, and a increase in sales and market share could indicate that is now time to start hiring.

Employers: Taking on agency workers for the first time!
Bill Wynn, Managing Director of Project Resource Limited gives employers some advice on hiring agency workers for the first time.

Successful Marketing Strategies for The Job Seekers
Now you need much more than just an experience-filled resume, a cover letter and crossed fingers to land a great job. In order to get noticed, you need to think like a marketer. It requires looking at yourself as a brand that needs to literally grab attention. Here are 3 quick tips I learned from my friends who went from under-employed to gainfully employed.

Worldwide Hiring Expectations Look Good
Reports indicate that employers will be hiring will increase in 2011

Glimmers of Hope
Two new reports point to more job creation in 2011

Answering Service Employment Opportunities
An answering service has many employment opportunities including operator, programmer, and others.

Franchise Business can offer opportunities for a new future
Now and again we all think about making changes in our lives. Our career or job can be one such area, so we look at how a franchise business might provide new opportunities for those thinking about career change.

Keeping Your Career on Track and Moving
Keeping your career on track is no longer just about natural progression in your existing position. Today's savvy employees look ahead and consider different career paths and opportunities to incorporate potential changes and "changes of mind".

Errors in Job Placement: the Four Categories of Employment
Employers are faced with many challenges including determining what category the people they hire fall into. Workers are divided by the IRS into four categories: independent contractors, common-law employees, statutory employees, and statutory nonemployees.

Don't be a Dummy
It is hard enough landing the job having to convince them employer that you are up to the position... but what about when you have the opposite problem? You are over-qualified.

Engineering a Change in Career
These days a person can expect to reach retirement with an array of different jobs behind them, including a stint of being a business owner. One's career is not set in stone and now more than ever, we can truly create the life we desire that includes work we love.

The Five Secrets to Working Yourself Happy
It's one thing to be grateful to have a job if we live in a community of increased jobloss and business closures, but when all is said and done, we all deserve to be happy and whistle while we work, whatever it is we do.

Why Should You Consider Career Reinvention?
Career reinvention. What is it and why should it matter to you.

The Recessionary Job Search
James Dicks examines the job search challenge in today's recessionary economic environment.

Three Secrets to Getting a Promotion
No matter what type of industry you work in, no matter what level of position you currently hold, if you want to move up to a more fulfilling position with more pay and opportunity, there are three things you can do right now to grow your career.

Changing Seasons, Changing Careers
A career as a contract executive, not an employee, gives you freedom, flexibility and control.

5 Fundamentals of a Well-Drafted Employment Handbook
Providing a well written employment handbook is critical for all present-day employers. Whether the company is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 firm or a small family owned repair shop, having employment policies documented is something a company cannot survive without.

Job Seekers Must Sell Themselves Because No One Else Will
Finding employment in today's economy is very challenge but the task can be diminished significantly by using sound sales techniques. These tips used in sales can help the job seeker find the right job.

How to Generate Tax Efficient Income between Jobs

If you are like most people, looking for suitable employment in these uncertain economic times can be very challenging. This is particularly true when the employment you are seeking is for a specific job or in a field that you love. Indeed it can be very daunting if not downright frustrating. The reality is that whether you have a source of income or not you still have bills to pay and few people have the luxury to view a wide range of possible job opportunities before they make a decision. What you really want, like most people, is to get the job search over as soon as possible to restore some kind of stability and perceived security to your life. In this article we look at ways to generate ongoing tax efficient income while you look for your ideal job.

I need more money but…………..

Here's a reader question - and a very common one I might add: Dan, like many of your readers/ listeners, I stuck am in a rut. My employer is rearranging schedules and cutting back on pay. I’m earning less than almost anyone I know here and now that's about to be cut back. I know I can do more, but I've been doing the same thing for so long I don't know what my skills are or where to start. I don't even know what my passions are. How can I figure out what is my true calling is?

Focusing on the Unemployment Numbers is Wrong
For some time now we have been flooded with unemployment numbers that fluctuate by fractional differences. I may be a small voice in the wilderness on this one – but the government statisticians have us focused in the wrong direction. Don’t get me wrong, we need to see an improving economy but getting people back to work under 19th and 20th century plans will not work!

6.1 The informal sector: Gender Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness in Africa 2007
Entrepreneurs—male or female—constitute a very small percentage of the population, according to household survey data. Almost everywhere, less than 1 percent of all women of working age (15 to 65 years old) are “employers”—that is, women who own a business in which they employ hired labor.

Wanted: jobs for Africa’s youth - Time For Action
Young people (between 15 and 24 years old) made up 63 per cent of the jobless in sub-Saharan Africa in 2003, even though they constituted just 33 per cent of the labour market.

Wanted: jobs for Africa’s youth
Seeking urgent solutions for armies of young unemployed

The Unwritten Employment Contract
The Employment Contract

Michael Hyatt guest post today - Forget the royalties – just give my book away

I have yet to meet an author who thought his/her publisher did enough marketing or who was satisfied with . Most have the fantasy of writing the book, submitting the manuscript, and then sitting in a lawn chair next to the mailbox, waiting on those big checks to show up. The reality of publishing and the source of real income is a quite different picture. Several years ago , author of , told a small group of us author wannabes something that revolutionized my approach to writing. He said, “Everyone I meet wants to write a book. I tell them, ‘Write your book. Do a great job. Now you’re 10% finished. The remaining 90% consists of marketing, promoting, developing ancillary products, etc.’”

Can you do that a little faster?
This morning the local electric company showed up to dig the hole for a new pole on our property. They had already determined the hole would be going through rock so they brought in the right truck to do the job. As an old farm boy I was fascinated so I picked their brains for some interesting information.

A change of direction with a Franchise Business
We all take time to reflect on our future from time to time; not least when it comes to our employment or job situation. We look at franchise business as an alternative to those who might be considering self-employment or working for themselves.

The Incompetent Interviewer
If you've been job hunting lately, chances are strong you've run into an incompetent interviewer. My experience is that many people responsible for interviewing see it as a necessary evil. It's not what they want to do so it's something to get over quickly so they can go back to what it is they do well. Don't assume you will be meeting with a polished interviewer.

Encouraging Diversity In The New Zealand Workplace
What are the benefits of a diversified workforce? How will embracing values based on inclusion and cultural diversity help you improve public perception of your company brand? What are the competitive advantages this policy shift brings?

Are you a coach or just a cheerleader?
As quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, Joe Montana led his team to four Super Bowl victories. He has been elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and was named by Sports Illustrated as the greatest football player of the past 50 years.

Will Your Business be Ready to Sell When you Are?
Some very helpful tips to put your business in a position to be sold long before a deal arises.

Employers Face Greater Employment Immigration ScrutinyBeware of Little Mistakes That Cost You Big

Immigration regulation is currently a hot and controversial topic these days, and the government is reacting with additional scrutiny of employment practices. Whether you are a large employer or a small family-owned business, you are required to comply with the federal immigration laws related to hiring and employment. What was a “slap on the wrist” or almost zero enforcement against employers in 2004-2005 has turned 180 degrees this year.

How Much Money Does an Employment Dispute Cost & What’s A Business' Likelihood of Getting Into an Employment Related Dispute?
Article discusses the cost and likelihood of getting into an employment related dispute with a current or former employee, or a job candidate who wasn't hired. This doesn't discuss disputes with unionized employees or employees seeking union representation.

The prospect of employment in the year 2020 and beyond
What will the employment prospect be for the year 2020 and beyond.

10 Tips for Avoiding the Employment Tribunal
You have an idea, you raise the finance, you get it off the ground; then you have to spend thousands in compensation because you overlooked one or two employment problems. This is a classic story, but one that can be avoided. Sarah Duchart of HR Response has used business knowledge to compile these 10 Tips for employers to help them avoid the employment tribunal.

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is - Making An Employment Offer

Making a written offer of employment is important to ensure that your candidate is aware of the terms and conditions of employment. It ensures that there is no room for interpretation, and prevents misunderstandings from occurring. Any questions that arise will be dealt with prior to the start of employment. Read on to learn what should be included in the written offer and how to make the offer of employment.

If You're Looking for Dedication Hire the Disabled
People with disabilities are almost three times more likely to live in poverty than people without disabilities. The disabled with jobs has remained steady at 35% for roughly twenty years. Employers complain about employees who don't care about their jobs, and yet there is a vast resource of workers who are ready, willing, anxious, determined and able just looking for an opportunity.

If You're Looking for Dedication Hire the Disabled
People with disabilities are almost three times more likely to live in poverty than people without disabilities. The disabled with jobs has remained steady at 35% for roughly twenty years. Employers complain about employees who don't care about their jobs, and yet there is a vast resource of workers who are ready, willing, anxious, determined and able just looking for an opportunity.

Immigration FAQs
Q. What is the Office of Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC)?

When Potential Employees Lie
When you receive a resume or job application, how can you be sure the applicant is telling the truth? Unfortunately, you can't. While most applicants are honest, there are some who will stretch the truth, or, in some cases, lie outright in order to get a job.

5.13 Gender: Working Out of Poverty
Review of policies to promote equal opportunities and treatment of women in employment and self-employment, and as entrepreneurs.

The Unsolved Mystery In Sales
Perplexed, I ask myself if these people are just lazy and took too much time off after their last employment? Were they no good at their last place of employment so they always lived hand to mouth?

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AUDITS: A LOSS CONTROL TOOL
This article provides a discussion of the importance and use of employment pracitices audits as a tool in assessing and managing an organization's exposure from employment practices related claims and lawsuits.

What You Shouldn't Do When Opting To Work At Home With Online Business Solutions
If you're ready to take the jump from employment to self-employment using an online business, you should be prepared to pay the cost. Working at home has many advantages, but the ability to manage

HR Outsourcing Firms Assist Employers with Changing HR Regulations
Year after year, there are critical changes in employment legislation that affects employers. 2010 in particular has seen a wave of new laws and changes that will change the employment landscape for years to come. Human Resources Outsourcing companies can assist in this complex and changing employment environment.

The Value of EPL Insurance to Protect Your Business Against Employment Lawsuits
Year after year, employment lawsuits lodged against American businesses continue to skyrocket, with no end in sight. In the past year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received over 65,000 charges of alleged sexual and raced-based discrimination alone. Employee Practices Liability Insurance is a valuable insurance policy to protect your business against employment lawsuits.

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