In today’s tight job market, attracting and retaining employees has become a major challenge for employers. In the increasingly intense battle to lure and keep the brightest individuals, employers are designing incentives and benefits packages with appeal that go beyond the pocketbook. Even smaller businesses are now touting plenty of attractive low-cost perks, not only to entice employees but in most cases, promote team building and chemistry, as well.

 

So what are these perks that employers offer to charm the employees into staying with the company and motivate them to give their best? Well, it goes beyond giving the “Employee… Read More

 

Theoretically speaking, everyone has ambitions to climb the corporate hierarchy. When you are promoted, you get opportunities that can eventually place you in the management strata that everyone covets; and with it comes higher pay scale, more perks and broader authority.

 

However, there’s also the reality that not everyone is cut out to occupy certain positions. Some companies often reward loyal employees (and employees they want to keep) with promotions and extravagant titles, whether they’re ready for the limelight and the entailing responsibilities or not. Now if you’re one of these employees, you can save… Read More

Teaching is part parenting that’s why it’s among the most difficult of professions. The job not only entails imparting knowledge to children and young adults but it also entails shaping up the values of the students. Discipline, confidence, leadership, endurance, respect…the list goes on and on on what teachers are responsible for in instilling in their students. Because of this, teachers should always be highly regarded. This type of career commands a lot of respect. But nowadays, we often find that careers with higher pays get the most admiration. Indeed teaching can bring a sense of fulfillment but can it always satisfy hungry mouths… Read More

A lot of us tend to be complacent when things are just going all too well. But then with the rise of unforeseen events like massive lay offs most of us are stricken with the effects of recession. Don’t get caught off guard. Incorporate these tips in your everyday work life to assure you a safe spot whenever the ground shakes.

 

1. Work like you're losing your job. Negative events sometimes bring out the best in people. Think of it like training for a race...imagine the wolves coming after you..won't that motivate you to run faster? This would be a great way for you to see the value of your job no matter how much… Read More

A lot of people deserves a promotion but doesn’t get it. A lot of people wants a promotion but just gets stuck dreaming it. For most people it takes forever to land one. It’s not something you can do tomorrow but it’s something you can work on today.

Image is everything Create an image that oozes with professionalism. Be punctual. This is a trait that is most valued and admired in every workplace. Dress to impress, dress for success. This is a really good trick as this can get you noticed by all the right people. Additionally, make yourself known. Be friendly. It pays to know people in the HR department. It also pays… Read More