How to Let Employees Go With Dignity & Keep Morale High at the Office If you're an employer, you’ve likely had to fire people. It's never easy and the process can be fraught with hazards. Keep in mind these nine tips for firing an employee: 1. Do: Consider the need to terminate an employee carefully. If the decision is sound and rational, act quickly so the potential damage to your business and/or staff morale is not allowed to linger any longer than necessary. 2. Don't: Assign the task to someone who doesn't directly supervise the employee. Putting the unpleasant duty on someone who has... view article details

The foundation laid now often sets the tone for what the future will hold. This philosophy possesses very significant meaning in education. Selecting a place of higher learning definitely helps chart the course for future career opportunities and success. It may not be that any of the schools are necessarily wrong—it’s really about uncovering that one school that is right for you. A few things to consider: Ask the online-accredited colleges to send brochures and information packets about their programs. Seeing the quality and depth of information sent will help determine the type of education... view article details

Giving It Your Best Shot When Super Bowl XXXV kicked off at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, most football fans cheered from the sofa. But not Elsa Hasch. She was on the sidelines, armed only with sharp elbows, grit - and a camera. As a sports photographer for Allsport, a company that distributes sports photos to media around the world, Hasch is regularly on the front lines of professional sports competitions. Her images have been used by such high-profile publications as Sports Illustrated, the Sporting News, ESPN, and the New York Times. Hasch was one of seven Allsport photographers ass... view article details

Is it a dream of yours to have a job that pays over six figures? While many say money doesn't buy happiness, it can certainly alter a person's lifestyle. Although it depends on the location of the job and other factors, certain occupations are known for paying much more handsomely than others. According to Salary.com data, here are 10 jobs that pay out the "big bucks." We've also provided job descriptions for each one so you can decide if any of these jobs sound right for you to pursue.   1) School Principal: $103,217  A School Principal directs and oversees education and teaching programs for... view article details

It's Not Easy, But You Can Make Big Bucks in the Mortgage Industry Each year, the news offers conflicting reports about the economy. It’s bad. It’s picking up. It’s crashing over the fiscal cliff. It’s enough to make one’s head spin! But for qualified sales people seeking new opportunities in 2013, prospects are looking up. The mortgage industry is recovering from the downturn and companies are looking to recruit top candidates as loan officers. But how do you get your foot in the door? Tim Padavic knows a thing or two about getting hired in the mortgage industry. He’s the VP of Business De... view article details

How to Prevent Coronavirus when Shopping in a Supermarket? Coronavirus is spreading all over the world. Some office workers have started to work from home, while some people still have to go out to work. Either way, everyone has to eat, and most people still frequent the supermarket for food. 1. Avoid direct contact with objects and others When shopping for vegetables, fruits, and meat products, using disposable gloves can help prevent direct contact with possible fomites until the actual product or packaging can be washed. Bringing personal shopping bags w... view article details

In the world of marketing, there are many different roles you can explore depending on your competencies and interests. Managers, web developers, graphic designers, writers, social media specialists, and analysts can all find a home in marketing. Using Salary.com data, we provided the average salaries of seven in-demand marketing jobs. We also provided job description summaries so you can determine if your skillset matches up: 1) Social Media Specialist What you’ll earn, on average: $50,225 What you'll do: Prepare and develop social media content to support and enhance the organization's brand... view article details

Will Increasing the Minimum Wage Hurt or Help Employees & Businesses? For many American workers, minimum-wage employment was a temporary, teenage condition, as we bussed tables or answered phones or cleaned rooms for tiny paychecks before moving on to more financially rewarding work. However in 2011, 3.8 million American workers -- most of whom were out of their teens -- earned the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour or less, according to estimates by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. And recently, debate has heated up about whether the government should raise the minimum wage, increasin... view article details

Employers do not owe you a response to your application for a job. Just because you send a company a response to its job ad, you are not entitled to a response. The term ‘resume black hole’ refers to the frustration some people feel when they don’t get a response to a job application. It would be really nice if people told you ‘no’ quickly. But, you know how hard it is to actually say ‘no.’ There is nothing pleasant about telling you that you didn’t get the job. Many employers believe there is a legal risk in telling you ‘no.’ The combination of fear of saying no and fear of making legal err... view article details

The movement of people into, through, and out of an organization is a well-studied phenomenon. It is described variously as recruiting, attrition, retention, growth, layoffs, internal mobility, development, or reorganization. Much of the academic study on the topic sees the question as one of ‘employee turnover.’ Employee turnover is the rotation of workers around the labour market; between firms, jobs and occupations; and between the states of employment and unemployment Abassi et al. (2000). The term “turnover” is defined by Price (1977) as: the ratio of the number of organizational members... view article details