People are not trained to do salary negotiations and often feel nervous about initiating the conversation. Some wait for years before asking for the raise they deserve, and others never ask for it. Instead, they wait for their managers to notice their hard work and offer them a pay increase. However, most companies will only
As technology develops and replaces certain types of work, the skills gap in the workforce only grows larger. With artificial intelligence and robots and automation taking over the “low-skilled” tasks, employers are struggling to find workers who can perform higher-skilled jobs, resulting in industry slumps that can easily progress further unless employers do something about
It has been over a year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Although millions of doses of vaccines are being administered, spending month after month after month indoors has taken a serious toll on the mental health of large portions of the population. The stress and anxiety that comes from fear of
Something is fulfilling about taking care of other people. You will find that doing it for your loved ones is almost a necessity, but extending a helping hand to strangers also provides you with a feeling of joy that could give you purpose. The activity will contribute nicely to your growth and maturity as a
Part of growing up involves picking up a few skills that are crucial to everyday life. You will be focusing mostly on household chores, maintenance tasks, and your actual career path. However, you might end up being so good at one part that you can start to fit it into at least two categories of
The drastic change in work set-ups and the global economic climate has shifted the tides for many professionals. Some career goals now seem impossible to reach or have turned impractical. Others grieve missed or postponed opportunities and are looking for ways to improve their prospects. If you belong to this demographic and are looking for
Exercise is essential in staying fit and healthy — more so for seniors. A few minutes of exercise a week goes a long way in preserving the quality of life, in more ways than one. Health Three counties in Colorado have the highest life expectancy in the US. Colorado also has one of the lowest
In the past, our understanding of education largely revolved around sitting in a classroom for hours while listening to and memorizing what the teacher was saying. However, that perception has changed – significantly. At the start of the 21st century, the government of the United Kingdom began challenging the traditional model of education and developing
KWMost people are content with their current job, their compensation, and the company they are working for. But some people want to achieve greater career success. They thrive whenever new challenges are thrown their way and would love to make a name for themselves in their chosen field. They have no plans on becoming obsolete,
Driving is one of the typical teen’s wildest fantasies. Luckily in states like Florida, they can obtain an online learner’s permit exam at fourteen and then start learning after they’ve passed. But parents shouldn’t give in to their teen’s driving fantasies without careful consideration. Many things can happen to a teen behind the wheel, especially
