Sometimes you do get a break for doing the right thing. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Program gives you, the employer, a federal tax credit that reduces your tax liability when you hire from nine different targeted groups: Continue reading “Getting a Little Credit”
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Hot Summer Jobs in the Hospitality Industry
A very wise person once said, “Hospitality jobs call for hospitable people…and in the ever-present state of the economy, friendly folks are needed more than ever.” (I couldn’t agree more.) With unemployment on the rise, the work force is in desperate need of more hospitable faces to persevere through these tough times. Continue reading “Hot Summer Jobs in the Hospitality Industry”
Facebook Got Me Fired Before I was Even Hired
The Dangers of Social Networking Websites While on the Job Hunt
So you stayed up all night perfecting the music loop of Beyonce’s All the Single Ladies and adding a nice starry background to your MySpace page. Luckily, you only need a couple of hours of sleep and prep time to be fresh for your interview tomorrow, right?
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Don’t be Snake Bitten – Get a Grip on COBRA
Losing a job can be a traumatizing episode in life but the notion of losing your medical benefits and becoming ill, or involved in some sort of unexpected accident, can be cataclysmic. The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (or COBRA as it’s more widely known) of 1985, was brought to life to equip those who lose their jobs and medical benefits with a viable option to avoid such situations. Continue reading “Don’t be Snake Bitten – Get a Grip on COBRA”