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How Workers Believe the Presidential Election Will Impact Their Careers
Studio Romantic / Shutterstock.com In today’s political climate, finding a company that aligns with your core values and supports your personal and professional growth is more important than ever. From increased stress and economic uncertainty to shifting career goals and company values, today’s professionals are facing unprecedented challenges. Between Aug. 5, 2024, and Aug. 18, 2024, FlexJobs surveyed more than…
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10 Companies Hiring for Entry-Level Part-Time Jobs
Dragon Images / Shutterstock.com Contrary to popular belief, the benefits of working part-time extend to more kinds of folks than just working students. Whether you’re a new college grad seeking to make money from home with no experience, a stay-at-home parent looking for extra income, or someone considering a career change, entry-level part-time jobs offer flexible solutions. Plus, with many…
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The Top Employers and Opportunities for Part-Time Remote Jobs
EdBockStock / Shutterstock.com There are plenty of reasons people seek part-time work. According to Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and FlexJobs Career Expert Keith Spencer, part-time jobs can provide numerous benefits to job seekers at all career levels: To help make your part-time job search more efficient, FlexJobs has scoured its database to identify the top companies, industries, and job…
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15 Places Where Construction Workers Struggle to Afford Homes
ZikG / Shutterstock.com Elevated home prices and an inadequate homebuilding pace are making it difficult for construction workers to afford to purchase a home in the cities where they work. Compounding the issue, wages for construction workers have not kept pace with recent inflation. At the same time, the housing market has become significantly more unaffordable over the past four…
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Don’t Just Negotiate Your Salary — These 5 Things Are Negotiable Too
By Flamingo Images / Shutterstock.com If you’ve ever negotiated a salary, that’s great! But did you know your salary is only part of your bargaining mix? A job’s compensation includes a lot more than money — and you can negotiate benefits too. To negotiate benefits, you’ll want to think about your overall compensation — quantitative and qualitative benefits. Quantitative compensation…
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FlexJobs Report: Here’s How Workers View AI and Job Stability
A and N photography / Shutterstock.com The rapid adoption and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace has resulted in some major shifts over the past few years. While job seekers have seen benefits in using AI to build resumes and cover letters — and even finding jobs with AI assistance — they’ve also expressed concerns about AI’s impact…
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These 15 American Cities Have Added the Most Construction Jobs
Kevin Ruck / Shutterstock.com In recent years, the financial commitment from the federal government to rebuild and expand critical American infrastructure has been a boon for the construction industry. However, the construction industry faces a major labor shortage. Construction employment recovered after a brief but steep round of layoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, hiring in the sector has plateaued…
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Turn the Fed’s Rate Cut Into 5 Wins for Your Wallet
New Africa / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links on our site, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. The Federal Reserve recently announced a surprise: a 50-basis-point cut to its benchmark rate. This is the first reduction since the COVID-19 pandemic began, bringing the federal funds…
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15 Jobs That Will Shrink the Fastest Over the Next Decade
BLACKDAY / Shutterstock.com It’s great to know which jobs are projected to have sky-rocketing growth, but just as important — if not more so — is knowing which jobs have plummeting outlooks. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks that information exactly. And while employment from 2023 to 2033 is projected to increase by 4% across all occupations, plenty of…
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15 Places Where the Most People Have (or Choose) to Work in Retirement
mandritoiu / Shutterstock.com As the population continues to age, a growing number of individuals are extending their careers well beyond the traditional retirement age. This trend is influenced by several factors, including economic necessity, personal fulfillment, and governmental policies that encourage extended participation in the workforce. Another key driver behind this shift is increasing life expectancy and the… Source link
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