In the business field, every day is a competition. Unless you’re the sole supplier of a certain good or service, then you’re in constant competition with other businesses. To stay ahead of your competitors, you have to be a better option for consumers. Whether it’s lower rates or better quality, you’ll need a unique bid ..
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Everybody works a job. We all go to high school, college, or even graduate school, and we then pursue a profession. We might work in the food industry, politics, or start our own business. You might not know what profession you want. You do know, however, that you want to help people. Some people are ..
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Remember the freedom and excitement you felt the first time you drove your new car off the lot? For many people, that feeling quickly fades and is replaced with the reality of mounting expenses. If you’re wondering where all your money is going each month, here are five reasons your car is costing you so ..
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We all want something different out of our careers. Some of us want to make sure we spend their days with people. For others, they’d rather have some space. For others, the number of coworkers isn’t a big deal, but the number of bosses is. If you have a hard time dealing with incompetent managers, ..
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According to the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), sexual harassment is the act of harassing an individual, male or female, based on the person’s sex. The behavior may include asking for sexual favors, verbal or physical harassment containing a sexual component, or unwelcome advances. The harassment is not limited to a sexual nature ..
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Did you know that your unused vacation days can cost the United States economy billions of dollars? Vacations offer a fun and relaxing way to take time off from work. That is, once you arrive at your vacation destination, free from the complications that come along with the first day of planning, packing, and traveling. ..
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When the Monday morning alarm clock finally hits 8 A.M., the first feeling you may experience is confusion, followed by stress, denial, and finally, acceptance. It’s an endless vicious cycle. No one wants to go work when they’re required to, but most of us would be pretty lost without the structure and purpose that work ..
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As stated in the Employment Standards Act (ESA) , it is mandatory for most employers to provide their employees with a day off work with pay, for all public holidays or ‘stat holiday pay’. There are some occupational categories that are exempt of this rule. List of the nine public holidays in Ontario: Throughout the ..
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If your retirement is fast approaching, you’re likely feeling both excited and relieved. You’ve been saving for your retirement for decades, now, and the time has come for you to spend it wisely. You’re going to retire: no question about that. There is a question, however, of how you’re going to retire. There’s more than ..
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Small business compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a major concern for business owners. The law is also confusing because the definition of requirements states that businesses must make “reasonable accommodations” for qualified disabilities. But what is reasonable? A small business that has 30 employees will be treated differently than a small ..
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