The young people of America are taking jobs they don't want, moving back in with their parents, and delaying marriage and children as they struggle with a still-uncertain economy, according to survey results released recently by the Pew Research Center. And yet, despite the economy's ill effects, young adults remain optimistic about their financial future, the report concluded. In 2011, young people had a harder time finding work than any other age group. While the overall unemployment rate last year was 8.8 percent, young adults from age 18 to 24 had a jobless rate of 16.3 percent, according ... view article details

Volunteering Has Many Benefits Millennials love to volunteer. Why? In short, it makes them happy. But surprisingly, college students and young professionals also lead the pack in volunteerism as a means of developing themselves professionally.In fact, an employer’s involvement in causes was cited in the 2014 Millennial Impact Report as the third most important factor when determining whether to apply for a job. And a Deloitte study found that Millennials who frequently participated in workplace volunteer activities were more likely to be proud, loyal, and satisfied employees.Millennia... view article details

Types of Medical Insurance  Since health benefits were introduced in the U.S. marketplace in the 1940s, they have been both a blessing and a curse. No one wants to be without them, but few of us can afford to pay full freight either. Most people get health insurance through their jobs or are covered through a family member's insurance. This is called group insurance. Group insurance is generally the least expensive kind. In many cases, the employer pays part or all of the cost. Some organizations offer only one health insurance plan and others offer a choice of plans: a fee-for-service or inde... view article details

Productivity bonuses have their roots in the days when manufacturers rewarded hourly workers for speeding up their work pace. For instance, a worker who finished rolling 100 packages of shrink-wrap would earn a productivity bonus because an increase in personal efficacy meant a greater rate of output - and more profit - for the company.No longer confined to hourly workers, productivity bonuses are now being used throughout the payscale as rewards for performance and efficiency.In a survey of 783 employees across diverse companies, 20 percent of executives said they are seeing productivity rewa... view article details

Do you care about making a difference as much as you care about your career? "Green" jobs -- defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as jobs that produce goods or services that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources, or jobs that use more environmentally friendly processes or fewer natural resources -- have outpaced jobs in other categories by almost 250 percent over the last decade, and growth doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon. The 12 in-demand jobs profiled in this article show how you can make some green -- while going green. Organic farmer As consumers bec... view article details

Q: I took some time off this year, and I think it affected my performance review. I got only a 2 percent raise. Does this mean I am a problem employee?A: The dreaded performance evaluation happens every year. You hope against hope that the project you completed is recognized. You also hope the extra work you put in is also recognized. But to your dismay, you are told that in spite of your hard work, you are eligible for a 2 percent increase, which after taxes isn't much.Without knowing the details of your situation, I could paint a typical scenario.During your review, your manager informed you... view article details

Nurses, are you where you want to be in your nursing career? Whether you are a new nurse, mid-career, or approaching retirement, if you are struggling to find your ideal job and are frustrated with the online job search process, this week's podcast guest can help.Lisa Mauri Thomas is the author of 'Landing Your Perfect Nursing Job,' which is hot off the presses after its release today. She talks to Aaron and Wendy about tips, tricks, worksheets, checklists, sample cover letters and resumes that will help nurses understand and strategically get through today's job search process.Not a nurse? Th... view article details

Ensure Proper Job MatchThere are a number of reasons your current pay could fall in the bottom quartile range. Be sure to verify that your benchmark job title is at least a 75 percent match to the responsibilities of your current position. The closer the match, the better your analysis will be. If your actual role includes lesser responsibilities, then you should adjust the benchmark salary range down accordingly. Also, be sure that the company and personal factors are as accurate as possible.Performance and ProficiencyIf you've correctly matched all factors, assess your performance and profic... view article details

Don't Become a Work Zombie Warning, this contains spoilers.Unfortunately for too many American workers, the feeling of being trapped for hours on end in a room full of undead souls from which there is seemingly no escape is an all-too-familiar sentiment. Perhaps that’s why millions of people have tuned in to AMC’s hit television show The Walking Dead.Although at first glance it doesn’t appear that a fictional TV show set in apocalyptic Georgia involving a small army of human survivors battling flesh-eating zombies has much to do with office life, a more thorough examination proves tha... view article details

Pay Factors Complete Guide - What Are Pay Factors in 2020 What are the pay factors behind pay decisions? What goes into determining how much money you should pay your employees? We found that variables such as educational background, working tenure, certifications, management experience, job competency, and business environment are related to the pay factors affecting salary adjustments. Every organization has its own compensation philosophy – how it wants to position itself in the market regarding pay, the companies that it considers its competitors, the talent tha... view article details