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Contractor Reclassification Risk- Are You Misclassifying Your Workers? By: Stephanie Larkin
The process of misclassifying workers, or treating workers as independent contractors when they should be considered employees, is a serious problem. The situation is a particular problem in the IT field and other "white collar" professions. Contractor compliance is coming under increased scrutiny from the IRS as well as many states. Companies are eager to hire workers as independent contractors because doing so saves the company a great deal of money.(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-06-14)
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The Baby Boomer Brain Drain, Hiring Back Retired Workers Safely By: Stephanie Larkin
With 77 million baby boomers reaching retirement, and half of the middle to upper management in this country reaching retirement age in the next five years, our country is soon to lose many of its most experienced workers. By 2015, it is estimated that 20% of the workforce will be 55 or older.(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-06-14)
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Air Bag Safety - Not Just Hot Air By: Rob Parker
Thousands of lives are being saved every year in vehicles that have air bags.
Speeding tickets don't have to ruin your car choice. Learn how you can offset their impact with defensive driving classes.(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-06-12)
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Nurse Training And Education By: Stephanie Larkin
There is a growing demand for workers in the health care industry. The demand is only expected to increase as baby boomers age, increasing their need for health care while at the same time retiring from these positions in record numbers. The outlook for those interested in a career in nursing is very good. Although the education required to become a nurse is intensive, the pay scale is lucrative and many hospitals provide tuition reimbursement.(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-06-11)
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Nursing Employment Game Plan, How To Find The Best Job And Salary In Your New Career By: Stephanie Larkin
Considering the current the shortage of nurses, it would seem that finding your dream nursing job would be relatively simple. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Because of the competitive atmosphere in the health care industry, it takes time, energy and planning to find your perfect job. Taking a proactive stance in your career development is the best way to find your ideal position.(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-06-11)
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Pediatric Nursing, Is It Right For You? By: Stephanie Larkin
Pediatric nursing, or the field of nursing that relates to treating children, is a specialized and sometimes stressful field. Pediatric nursing is not for everyone. Before you decide to specialize in pediatric nursing it is important to understand some of the drawbacks to the field, as well as the benefits.(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-06-11)
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The Pros And Cons Of Travel Nursing By: Stephanie Larkin
Travel nursing is an attractive arrangement for many nurses. Assignments typically last thirteen weeks and the nurse is often given the option of renewing at the end of each assignment. For the outgoing nurse, who makes friends easily and likes change, travel nursing can be a wonderful career.(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-06-11)
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How To Avoid Being A Victim Of A Liar By: Jim DeSantis
Although honesty is generally taught as the best policy, I would propose that it is the only policy to follow in 99% of cases. The other 1% could be called "white lies.†How are you to know the difference, that is, when someone is telling the whole truth as opposed to a white lie? Here are some tips that will help you spot a liar.
Jim DeSantis is a retired investigative journalist who is now a full time blogger. Grab Jim's Free Report "How To Spot A Liar" (click here). No email is required. Visit Jim's blog about the Workplace (click here) for more free information.(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-06-03)
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Strategies For A Successful Career Change By: April Mims, Career Specialist and Coach
Research has shown that the average adult changes careers at least 3 times during their life (and often more than that). That figure makes sense when you consider how much we grow over time and that a career spans at least 40 years. Over time our values, priorities, and interests change and we often find ourselves looking for something different from our work. The career we found ourselves in during our 20s may differ greatly from where we would like to be in our 50s. Although many of us realize at some point that we would like to change careers, there are many things that hold us back - lack of direction, fear, money, or uncertainty can all contribute. These simple strategies can help get you started on finding the career of your dreams.(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-05-23)
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Cardiac Care Nursing: What To Expect When Choosing This Field By: Stephanie Larkin
Nurses who work in cardiac care are currently in very high demand. Due to the fact that heart disease is one of the main causes of death in the United States, there is a great need for nurses who specialize in cardiac care.(read entire article)(posted on: 2008-05-14)
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