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Career Corner: 2021 Report Says Women Only Earn 82 Cents for Every Dollar Earned by Men
Since 1963 our country has had the Equal Pay Act, which is supposed to ensure everyone is given the same wage for the same work regardless of their demographic. However, feminist leaders have long said that this law is not truly abided by, and that companies will offer lower salaries to women. Now new research…
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Career Corner: 2021’s Top Paying Tech Careers
The pandemic has made many employees prioritize job security when deciding where they want to work so they don’t have to worry about layoffs again. Technology has always been an in-demand field and it has proven quite resilient from the economic hardships of Covid. Now many want to make the switch to tech. If you…
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Philly Tech Trends: Modernizing the Conference Room
Many people get comfortable in their routines, and that can lead to them becoming complacent when it comes time for necessary change. That is likely a contributing factor that led to many offices being caught off guard for being able to communicate with their workers virtually once the pandemic hit. Though some companies are pushing…
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Career Corner: LevelUp Philadelphia is Helping Frontline Workers Find Work During Labor Shortage
Though the worst of the economic harm from the pandemic is hopefully behind us, that does not mean the job market has fully recovered. Many businesses are still struggling on the brink of bankruptcy, and a lot of workers have not had it easy reintegrating into the workforce. Over 84,000 jobs that were lost in…
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Career Corner: 6 Hints It’s Time to Look for a New Job
If you have been dreading your workday lately then you have likely pondered whether the position has run its course. Quitting is a big deal, though, so you really need to be sure that’s what you want to do. If you are seriously wondering whether it is time to look for new work, first weigh…
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Career Corner: Look For These 4 Red Flags Behind a New Job Offer
When looking for jobs you might not think much about your role in the company beyond what the job posting described. But looking into how other roles in the company are handled can also give you valuable insight regarding whether this is a good work environment. Per the Philadelphia Business Journal, you want to learn all you can…
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Career Corner: State Program Supports Hands-on Apprentice Programs
While degrees and higher education certainly have their value, sometimes the best experience is getting to try things for yourself. That is why the Wolf administration is promoting the importance of apprenticeship programs for Pennsylvania workers. A recent press release from the Wolf administration highlights this initiative, specifically pointing to the Finishing Trades Institute (FTI)…
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Career Corner: 7 Tips to Network and Make Connections Tactfully
We are all well-acquainted with the saying “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know”. While not wholly true, you definitely can’t discount the impact having connections can make for you. But the thing that’s less talked about is how do you actually make those connections? Dorie Clark of the Wall Street Journal shares…
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Philly Tech Trends: Creating a Work-Friendly Hybrid Conference Room
With many companies still having their team members split between the office and virtual, it takes some adjusting to make things work. One important aspect to examine is how conference rooms function, as utilizing a pre-Covid setup can shortchange your telecommuters. Time to create a Hybrid Conference Room. If you are trying to figure out…
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Wiser Wealth: You’re Named Executor of an Estate, Now What?
Being left in charge of someone’s estate is not something that people are usually prepared for due to how sudden the occasion can be. But it is an important responsibility and giving it some forethought now can save you aggravation later. Michael Pollock of the Wall Street Journal expands on what you should be considering.…
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Career Corner: When Negotiating Your Salary, Be Machiavellian
If you have been performing well at your job for a long time, you no doubt would like an opportunity for advancement. Maybe a role promotion, or even just a raise. But the thought of having that conversation with your boss is awkward and a source of anxiety. Per book author Stacey Vanek Smith in…
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Career Corner: Four Eye-Catching Resume Tips From Google’s Director of Talent
When it comes to your résumé, the way you present it can be equally as important as the accomplishments you have to your name. Not knowing how to highlight your strong suits can very well get you passed over for a position you are more than qualified for. If you want to know how to…
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Career Corner: LinkedIn Puts Philadelphia on Top 10 Entrepreneurs List
With many jobs drying up during the worst of the pandemic, employees were not sitting around idle just waiting for those positions to reappear. Many decided if the job they wanted wasn’t hiring, they would create it themselves and become Entrepreneurs. The Philadelphia Business Journal recently had a piece discussing business growth in the country…
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Career Corner: Hints for Finding a Family-Friendly Workplace From The Wall Street Journal
When considering jobs in your field some of the most common considerations for accepting an offer will be the salary and the location. But for parents, there is also the added factor of determining whether the job will allow you the flexibility to be there for your kids. Unfortunately, that is one job aspect that…
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Career Corner: Post Pandemic, Women Take a Closer Look at Career Fulfillment
The pandemic has caused immense stress on everyone, leading many to stop and consider what they want out of their career long-term. But women, in particular, are reporting feeling the negative impact of the pandemic at higher rates than men. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal addressed this, saying that part of the…
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Wiser Wealth: What Businesses Need to Know About Using and Accepting Cryptocurrency
What Businesses Need to Know About Using and Accepting Cryptocurrency for Payments More and more big-name companies are beginning to adopt accommodations to allow cryptocurrency holders to make purchases with them. Places like Amazon, Microsoft, Visa, and PayPal all now accept cryptocurrency but rely on services like BitPay to process it. So now other companies…
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Career Corner: The Great Resignation is Reshaping Our Work Culture
Our work culture has ingrained in many employees to recognize that they are easily replaceable. Being underpaid and overworked has long been viewed as the natural experience of most workers. But the pandemic has caused a breaking point where many are saying no more, leading to what has been dubbed the “Great Resignation.” Derek Thompson…
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Career Corner: New Anything-But-Normal Rules for Job Seekers
If you are job hunting right now you probably assumed that your work-life will have some adjustments from the pre-pandemic days after you are hired. But maybe you have not realized the application process also has changed in some ways you should be taking advantage of. Ty West of the Philadelphia Business Journal expands on…
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