Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how many people do their jobs nowadays. But AI tools like ChatGPT arenβt only for those who are already employed. They can also be beneficial to job seekers. βIβm a big believer in embracing technology β¦ when itβs used the right way,β says Marcie Wechsler,
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Workerβs Guide to Pre-Employment Drug Testing
Landing a job could require more than a polished resume and a stellar interview. Applicants may also be required to pass a pre-employment drug test before being hired. βThe trend Iβve seen is toward less pre-employment drug testing than before,β says Keya Denner, chair of the cannabis and employee …
3 Workplace Trends to Eye for 2025
As workers prepare to say goodbye to 2024 and its notable workplace trends, here are the trends some workplace experts expect to see in 2025. Employees Will Build Stronger Work-Life Boundaries The traditional 9-to-5 schedule will continue to erode, giving way to flexible work arrangements that
How to Interview Your New Boss
When it comes to job satisfaction, managers matter a lot. So you’re fortunate if your company asks you to help select the person who will become your next boss. Assessing candidates who could end up supervising your work requires some strategic thinking, however. Read on to learn the best questions …
Do You Have to Pay Back Unemployment Benefits?
For the most part, unemployment benefits are straightforward: You get money from your state when you are unemployed, and you donβt have to pay it back. But every once in a while, something goes wrong, and a state overpays benefits. In that case, you may have to pay your state back. Why States Overpay …
The Best Ways to Answer ‘What Are Your Salary Expectations?’
Answering questions about your salary expectations in a job interview can be tricky. You donβt want to risk scaring off a potential employer by throwing out an outrageously high number, but you also donβt want to undersell yourself. How do you answer this question confidently and find a sweet spot …
How to Tell if You Have a Lousy 401(k) Plan
If you have a workplace retirement plan, thank the 1974 Employee Retirement Income Security Act. The law set minimum standards for private industry retirement and health plans. βItβs hard to believe itβs been 50 years since ERISA was passed,β says Deana Calvelli, vice president of wealth and …
A Guide to Calling in Sick
Calling in sick can induce anxiety for workers who wonder when to call, what to say and how to say it. They may question whether they are truly sick enough to take the day off or worry that missing work will reflect poorly on them. βFirst, there is a worry about the work they are going to miss,β
20 Big Companies That Hire Remote and Hybrid Workers
As the workforce regains some sense of normalcy after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, workers may be wondering whether their sweatpants and Zoom-meeting lifestyle is about to come to a screeching halt. The answer is: not yet. While some companies have ordered their staff to return to the …
35 Common Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
Your answers to common interview questions play a pivotal role in securing a job offer. By preparing and practicing your answers to typical interview questions, you’ll boost your chances of impressing the hiring team and getting the job. Below is a list of 35 interview questions and answers. Use the …
Apple Accused by US Labor Board of Imposing Illegal Workplace Rules
By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) – A U.S. labor board issued a complaint accusing Apple of violating employees’ rights to organize and advocate for better working conditions by maintaining a series of unlawful workplace rules. The National Labor Relations Board in the complaint announced late on Monday …
Unlimited PTO: What Are the Pros and Cons?
In supportive environments, unlimited PTO can offer workers more freedom and flexibility.
10 Types of Difficult (and Annoying) Co-Workers and How to Deal With Them
Being distracted by annoying co-workers can throw you off your game by making it nearly impossible to stay focused on your actual job.
Attracting and Retaining Employees in a Post-Pandemic Workforce
Difficulty finding the right employees for your company is a new normal.
What Is Hot-Desking as a Workplace Trend?
To the frustration of some employees, communal desks have become more common in hybrid work environments.