Restores and preserves furniture using variety of hand and power tools. Applies knowledge of fabrics and wood furniture to complete projects. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. May have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and ... view job details

The Furniture Upholsterer may require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Upholsters, repairs, and installs furniture. Being a Furniture Upholsterer typically reports to a supervisor/manager. May also have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Working as a Furniture Upholsterer typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. May be entry level if some experience in the skill. Gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. view job details

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Understands the importance of deadlines and able to prioritize. Manage production of sketches and renderings, and present to relevant parties. Communicate effectively with internal and external resources to ensure new product development success. view job details

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Industries in the US Strongly Affected by Coronavirus Thinking of the harms of COVID-19, you might immediately recall the numbers filling hospitals and urgent care facilities around the world that you have heard from all sorts of news and reports. Nevertheless, besides the medical field, there are other industries that have been heavily hit by COVID-19. The damage done to these industries could cause tremendous catastrophic consequences in the US economy. The Restaurant Industry The restaurant industry has been afflicted by the spread of the pandemic. Since... view article details

If you're an American working in an office in the United States, 'casual Friday,' efficient office lunches that allow you to chomp away while simultaneously negotiating deals, and canvassing cubicles to sell your child's Girl Scout cookies are all par for the course.Workers from other countries, on the other hand, might find these traditions rude, offbeat, or just plain weird. This article explores unique traditions, habits, and cultures from workplaces around the world.1. They're no slackers Tired at the end of a 40-hour workweek?South Koreans work 45+ hours per week -- on average se... view article details

Less Salary Isn’t Always a Dealbreaker- As Long As There Are Other Advantages Should you ever take a job that pays less salary than you expected? After several rounds of job interviews, you’ve finally been offered the position for which you've been pining. Upon accepting the offer, your future boss rattles off all the benefits you’ll receive including medical, dental, vacation days, and your 401k. But then he gets around to your starting salary, and it's less than you expected. It's understandable to be downright disappointed, especially if this seemed like the perfect job and company. But if ... view article details

Is your job just a way to pay the bills, or would you prefer it to be a source of great fulfillment?If you chose the latter, one way you might be able to reach that goal is to ensure that your career matches your personality.While we are all individuals and none of us want to be encumbered with labels, certain personality types complement certain types of jobs.This article explores seven common personality categories and the types of jobs that may lead to more success—and ultimately, happiness.1. The Leader You are self-confident, decisive, have excellent communication skills, and lov... view article details

In these tough times everyone is cutting back in some way. We wanted to know how your spending habits have changed in recent months.In the following slideshow we will show you the results and a few selected tips from other readers.Hundreds of wonderful tips were submitted and we want to thank everyone who took the time to submit one.Reader Advice 'As a former shopaholic ie... going to a mall/store at least once a week, I now limit myself to once a month or less.''Ask myself if I really need something, and nine times out of 10 I put it back on the shelf. ''I only purchase what I MUST ... view article details

If you're looking for clearer direction on compensation, Salary.com has a new podcast called Get Pay Right™. It's hosted by Mary Crogan and Kevin Plunkett and provides the latest insights on all things work and pay. Benefits of the podcast include bonus guests, the first one was David Cross, a senior compensation analyst at Salary.com. For our money, we think you'll find it rewarding. (There's also a refreshing absence of compensation and other puns in the podcast. Not true here though. Did you find all 6?) In the first episode, Kevin and Mary talk about a recent Salary.com survey exploring th... view blog & white papers details

The recent global pandemic changed how we work, speeding up workplace trends. Now, it is important for companies to make sure their employees are happy and doing well. Having happy employees is crucial for a company's success. When employees are happy and excited about their work, they do not miss as many days, they do better at their jobs, and they help the company produce new ideas. Employees who are happy, loyal, and involved help the company achieve its goals and not lose many of them. On the other hand, when employees are not happy and motivated, they do not perform well, they leave, and ... view blog & white papers details

You are getting ready to head back to the office, but things do not feel the same. The workplace you left is not the one you are returning to. The pandemic changed every aspect of work - how, where, and even why. This new normal, or "never normal"workplace, as some call it, requires everyone to ask important questions to get systems ready. What policies need updating? How can you support hybrid teams? What tech tools do you need to collaborate across locations? Do not go in blind. Come prepared with a game plan. In this post, explore five critical questions to get your systems ready for the ne... view blog & white papers details

Updating your sample home office reimbursement policy Step 1. Review current policy. Step 2. Ensure legal compliance. Step 3. Gather employee feedback. Step 4. Update and clarify eligible expenses. Step 5. Communicate the new policy. Step 6. Seek professional advice. As the world continues to adapt to the new normal, the traditional office environment is being redefined. Adapting to this new reality requires a reassessment of policies, including your company's sample home office reimbursement policy. This update is a chance to show your commitment to supporting remote employees by acknowledgin... view blog & white papers details

Marc McBrearty is the North American Practice Leader, Rewards Data & Software at Willis Towers Watson. His years working in the financial services industry helped him hone his skills in HR consulting, executive pay, broad-based employee compensation, and compensation software. Kevin Plunkett is the VP of Partnership at Salary.com. He has 15+ years of human capital experience in high-growth technical organizations and he specializes in staffing consulting and business development. In this episode, Marc and Kevin talk about the past, present, and future of surveys. July 14, 2022  Ti... view blog & white papers details