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Whether you’re a job seeker or current employee, understanding the difference between salary and hourly pay is essential. Your pay structure can significantly impact your income, work-life balance and long-term career decisions. As you begin any job search – or weigh compensation and benefits …

Figuring out a good salary in 2025 – or in any year – isn’t easy. The exact number depends on a range of factors, including location, industry, experience level and even remote status. Is Your Salary ‘Good’ Compared to Others? One way to try to determine if your salary is considered good is to …

Managers and business leaders are finding it difficult to work with Generation Z. A number of surveys and reports point out this trend, including an April 2023 survey of 1,000 participants from ResumeBuilder, which said that 74% of managers and business leaders found that Gen Z is more difficult to …

Financial security is important at every age and career stage. In some cases, however, you may find this security jeopardized through a process known as wage garnishment, a court order requiring your employer to withhold money from your pay to satisfy a creditor. “Wage garnishment will affect more …

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how many people do their jobs nowadays. But AI tools like ChatGPT aren’t only for those who are already employed. They can also be beneficial to job seekers. “I’m a big believer in embracing technology … when it’s used the right way,” says Marcie Wechsler,

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. “The trend I’ve seen is toward less pre-employment drug testing than before,” says Keya Denner, chair of the cannabis and employee …

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

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 …

For the most part, unemployment benefits are straightforward: You get money from your state when you are unemployed, and you don’t 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 …

Answering questions about your salary expectations in a job interview can be tricky. You don’t want to risk scaring off a potential employer by throwing out an outrageously high number, but you also don’t want to undersell yourself. How do you answer this question confidently and find a sweet spot …

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. “It’s hard to believe it’s been 50 years since ERISA was passed,” says Deana Calvelli, vice president of wealth and …

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. “First, there is a worry about the work they are going to miss,”

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 …

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 …

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 …