Everyone likes to talk about hard work. You’ll see quotes plastered on break room bulletin boards. CEOs and entrepreneurs like to talk about it in keynote speeches. It’s considered a valuable metric when gauging an employee’s commitment to the company. And while there’s nothing inherently wrong with hard work—in fact, it’s a good thing—it’s not always…
DetailsCardiovascular disease is your employees’ biggest health threat. In fact, according to the American Heart Association’s (AHA) “2016 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update,” heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 2 killers worldwide. Stroke is also the leading preventable cause of disability. Early prevention is the best way to avoid heart problems…
DetailsWhen going on an interview, it is important that veterans can accurately describe their skills and what they can bring to the table. Gibson said research shows that more than 70 percent of hiring managers find it difficult to ascertain recent veterans’ skill sets based on their resume alone. “There is an obvious disconnect there,”…
DetailsMost research on age discrimination covers bias against older people in the workforce. But if the media’s anti-millennial messages are any indication of what’s going on at work, younger employees may face discrimination, too. One survey found that employers are reluctant to hire people under 30 because they’re “unpredictable and ‘they don’t know how to…
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