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The Future of Remote Work: Your Path to a Rewarding Career Shift

In the ever-evolving landscape of careers and employment, few trends have had as profound an impact as the surge in remote work. The world witnessed an unprecedented shift towards remote work due to the gl...

Change Course: Empowering Lives and Building Careers in Des Moines

  In the heart of Des Moines, a nonprofit organization called Change Course is transforming lives and giving individuals a second chance at building successful careers. With its unique program offerin...

How AI is Impacting Employment for Skilled Immigrants

Artificial intelligence is transforming many aspects of the workplace, including hiring and recruitment. While AI hiring tools promise to remove bias and streamline the process, recent reports reveal these tools may...

Biden Allows Americans to Refuse Work and Remain on Unemployment Benefits

President Joe Biden made an unexpected move on Friday for job seekers on unemployment benefits. He signed comprehensive executive actions giving more rights to American workers. Workers who take a...

Ways to create more jobs in the United States

The issue of unemployment is menacing, and many times everyone acts like it does not exist. The Senate and Congress are formulating more laws every day but haven't been able to solve the unemployment crisis in the United S...

Careers Changes and Remote Work in 2023

As we enter 2023, most American workers prefer remote work. About a quarter of all professional jobs became remote at the end of last year, and that figure is expected to continue to rise this year. The job service FlexJobs repor...

Acing Your Next Interview by Mastering Common Questions

Feeling the jitters about an upcoming job interview? You're not alone. Interviews can feel like walking a tightrope while juggling fireballs — exciting, yet a tad terrifying.  However, a sprinkle of p...

5 Key Barriers to a Promotion: How to Overcome Them and Advance Your Career

Picture this: you're the quintessential employee—early to the office, last one out, always willing to take on extra projects, and you consistently elevate your boss's stature. Neverthele...

Climbing the Ladder: More Than Just a Performance Game

The road to a promotion is often paved with the misconception that high job performance alone will propel employees up the career ladder.  As noted by the Harvard Business Review—an invaluable resource for...