It doesn't take long to discover when a company has a weak culture and has become toxic. These four signs are the most common indicators of a risky work environment.
You've just lost your job, and you know that future employers are going to want to talk to your former bosses. Can you still get a reference from the company that has fired you? It's a tricky situation, obviously, but here are some things you can do.
The wrong hire can be costly, so you want to get it right the first time. There are a few types of candidates that can seem fantastic on the surface, but may be hidden threats. We tell you who they are, and why you should be careful.
Our recent article on 'Doomed Industries' struck a nerve. Many people are worried that they may be working in a field that's stuck in a downward spiral. Ozzie Saunds talks to one professional who made the leap from the struggling automotive industry to a whole new career path. How'd he do it?
Renee Sylvestre-Williams|
Aug 2, 2011 3:46 PM
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Who hasn't sat in their cubicle, stared at their computer screen and daydreamed of quitting their job? If you're one of them, you're not alone. If you take the plunge (and it can be terrifying) there are a few things you need to check off before you tell your boss "see ya!"
Programs that track your activity on personal social media accounts are already available in the U.S. Could your boss be watching your LinkedIn profile? Lawyer Kathleen Hogan weighs in with tips to safeguard your online presence.
Elizabeth Bromstein|
Jul 26, 2011 12:02 PM
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From hair colour to supporting the wrong sports team, employers have found some unusual reasons to let people go recently. This article looks at some of the most eyebrow-raising cases and asks you to weigh in.
Renee Sylvestre-Williams|
Jul 22, 2011 11:18 AM
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In recent years internships have exploded - offering the tease of valuable work experience and a potential job in the future. Increasingly, this is raising questions about the value of internships vs. companies simply using young people as free labour.
Elizabeth Bromstein|
Jul 19, 2011 3:25 PM
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Jobs in these sectors have all been marked for extinction. So, if you're still working in them, you should be planning to get out now. The top ten industries with no future?
Elizabeth Bromstein|
Jul 11, 2011 9:53 AM
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As we come up on the one month anniversary of the Vancouver riots that destroyed businesses and injured dozens of people, police are still searching for perpetrators. Beyond the law - numerous people have lost their jobs and suffered consequences without the benefits of a trial or defence - some just for commenting on the riots. Should they be held accountable professionally for what they did privately?