How to Ask for Time Off (and Get It)
Everyone needs to get out of the office occasionally – whether it’s to go to a doctor’s appointment or just to refresh and recharge. When you work for a small business, it can be...
Everyone needs to get out of the office occasionally – whether it’s to go to a doctor’s appointment or just to refresh and recharge. When you work for a small business, it can be...
Every time you’re paid, you should get a paystub – either a paper copy or an electronic copy. It’s always a good idea to review your paystub so you know where your hard-earned money...
If you sit for hours on end during the workday and find it difficult to fit the gym into your schedule, you might be damaging your health. You can get a workout at your...
If you’re exempt from federal withholding, your employer will not withhold federal income tax from your paychecks. They’ll still withhold Social Security, Medicare, and state and local income taxes. According to the IRS, you...
If your employer surprised you with a holiday bonus this year, you might be at a loss of how to spend it. Since a year-end bonus is not guaranteed, you probably didn’t include it...
During the holiday season, you may want to buy small gifts for your coworkers to let them know you appreciate them and enjoy working with them all year. It can be challenging to decide...
Sometimes, you just can’t bring yourself to go to work – you might be sick, have an appointment, or just need a break. If your company has a paid time off (PTO) policy, you...
Halloween isn’t just for kids to dress up, ask strangers for candy, and have all the fun. You can have fun celebrating Halloween, too, even at work. Celebrating Halloween at work isn’t like celebrating it with...
When you’re applying for jobs, you have a lot to do – updating your resume, filling out applications, and writing a killer cover letter. While your resume outlines your experience, a cover letter can...
You may have heard people say that we’re currently in a knowledge economy. But what exactly does that mean? The knowledge economy is all about sharing and producing ideas and information. For you, that...