Earlier this month, MBO Partners released its 3rd Annual State of Independence in America report. The report had a number of interesting insights including the sheer volume of independent workers in this country. While many believe that the rise of self-employment is directly tied to the decline of traditional employment opportunity, that may not be […]
The Future of Work: Mobile Independents
December 8, 2011 By
“ Per MBO Partners at @gigaom Net:Work conference: there are 16 million independent workers in the US today; >20 million by 2013! #WorkConf Michael Dortch December 8, 2011 12:14:24 PM EST ReplyRetweet “ “@mktgchelsea: ‘Adoption is the new ROI.’ @levie #workconf” sto.ly/uTZJON caesarion December 8, 2011 8:05:07 PM EST ReplyRetweet The future of work will […]
Wanted! Communication, Leadership and Technical Literacy
November 28, 2011 By
Employers unveil the most sought after skills in job candidates Today’s job market is more competitive than ever. Job seekers search for any competitive edge to stand out in a crowded field of well qualified candidates. So what do employers look for today? All employers will seek education, experience and technical skills for positions. These […]
Support Small Business Saturday
November 26, 2011 By
Today is the 2nd annual Small Business Saturday®. The day, sponsored nationally by American Express, is designed to support small businesses during the busiest shopping season of the year. According to the 2011 Small Business Saturday Consumer Spend Survey, 89 million people said they plan to shop “small” Saturday. According to industry experts there are approximately 27.9 […]
Giving Thanks
November 24, 2011 By
Today is one of my favorite holidays. The gifts we give and receive on this day are not wrapped in paper or placed under a tree. They require no money and are affordable for all. Today we give the gift of self as we spend time with friends and loved ones, and we give ourselves […]
5 Tips to Take Charge of Your Career
November 23, 2011 By
Your career is one of the most important aspects of your life. It provides you with the economic means to live your chosen lifestyle, provides you with a sense of purpose and fulfillment, and is likely a large part of your overall social network. Few things in business just happen. Strategies are developed, tactics are […]
Is It Time for a Career Change?
November 21, 2011 By
Amanda enjoyed the challenge of corporate finance, but in the five years since she started with the company, she had inherited the roles of two other staff members. As staff members retired or resigned the company cut costs and eliminated the jobs but not the responsibilities. Amanda though of herself as a team player but was […]
Is Your Workplace all Tricks and No Treats?
October 28, 2011 By
Halloween is on Monday, but for many professionals the spookiness lasts year long. Bad bosses, and clueless colleagues can create a scary work environment that is filled with tricks and very few treats. The movie takes a funny look at frightful bosses but well known Leadership Consultant, Speaker and Trainer, Jeanne Male provides insight for those who […]
7 Tips to Get the Interview
October 26, 2011 By
Securing an interview for a job can be very stressful and time consuming. In a job market that seems to have greater demand than supply, it becomes even more critical to set yourself apart from the competition. While there are many creative tools and tactics you can use today, an attention to the right details […]
Gone to the Clouds – Ex Apple CEO Steve Jobs Has Died
October 5, 2011 By
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