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Retaliation is an act of revenge or reprisal. Retaliation among friends means getting even because someone flirted with your boyfriend—which is not all that serious. But, retaliation in employment and the world of Human Resources has a much more specific meaning and connotation. In connection with charges of discrimination, retaliation is a serious issue for employers. What the EEOC Says All of the laws that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces make it illegal to fire, demote, harass, or otherwise retaliate against either job applicants or employees if the employee or applicant:...

Are you thinking about starting a business? Good for you but daydreaming and planning are two very different things. If the focus of your entrepreneurial daydreams is centered around the millions you will make, you may need to take a step back and consider your motives when choosing a business to start. The reality is that most businesses do not make millions in their first year of operations nor even in their first five years of business....

Most new recruits are not necessarily thinking about their living quarters or medical benefits when deciding which branch of the military to join. To be sure, the best way to decide which branch of the service is best for you is to have a good sense of where your skills and career interests are, and choose based on the opportunities available. The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test will help determine each new recruit’s best job match....

There aren’t many U.S. retail industry leaders who know more about building a world-class retail brand than Starbucks founder Howard Schultz. When Howard Schultz talks, business leaders and retail managers around the world listen. Schultz’s comments about what it takes to succeed are manna from heaven to CEOs everywhere because they’re what led Starbucks to be one of the world’s most valuable retail brands. More than just a coffee and pastry shop, Starbucks stores are famous around the world for their uniquely branded customer experience which is more a way of life and one envisioned under the leadership of Shultz....

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One of the common ways public servants advance their careers is to pursue graduate degrees or professional certifications. Some career paths lend themselves to specific degrees or certifications. For instance, a master of public health (MPH) degree would be beneficial for someone seeking a senior position in health policy. For those who do not yet have a specific degree or certification that will help them advance their careers, earning a certified public manager (CPM) designation or an MPA degree are achievements that can benefit just about any public employee looking to rise through the ranks....

Organizations in most sectors of the economy have begun to collect, organize, store, and interpret massive amounts of data related to their operations. In a recent survey by NewVantage Partners, 91.6% of the executives queried said that they were increasing their investments in Big Data. 91.7% of these respondents said they felt their investments were necessary to transform their operations into more agile and competitive businesses. This is great news for job candidates who are seeking employment within one of the top big data job fields....

Workplace harassment is all too common, and can ruin a great job and turn a company into a toxic and unproductive environment. Often, harassment goes unreported, as victims may be unsure of what qualifies as workplace harassment and what to do when they experience it. However, there are signs of change. The “Me Too” movement has enhanced awareness of sexual harassment. In a paper in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers reported finding “reduced levels of the most egregious forms of sexual harassment” in the workplace between 2016 and 2018....

You’d have to be pretty well-versed in internet slang terms and acronyms to instantly know what LGHT means. If you’re scratching your head wondering what it could possibly stand for, you came to the right place. LGHT stands for: Let God Handle ThatLet’s Get High Tonight LGHT as Let God Handle That Using LGHT to mean “Let God Handle That” is like telling someone to put their faith in the unknown and whatever’s meant to be....

Did someone just ask you to “LMK” in a text message or somewhere online? If you were left wondering how to respond to such an unfamiliar acronym, then keep reading! LMK stands for: Let Me Know Ah! Makes sense now, right? What LMK Means LMK is pretty well common knowledge and a popular phrase you’ll likely hear spoken in face-to-face conversations. It’s essentially a request for information from someone, typically whenever they might be ready to provide that information in the future....

A deed is a legal vehicle that moves the ownership of a property from one individual or entity to another. There’s more than one type of deed, and some protect the grantee—the person who’s receiving the property—far more than others. A special warranty deed offers only limited guarantees. In fact, it’s sometimes called a limited warranty deed. What Is a Special Warranty Deed? The grantor in a special warranty deed—the party who’s selling or transferring the property—conveys it with just two warranties....

Before the coronavirus crisis, companies decided on their own if they wanted employees to work remotely or to have a full-time office attendance requirement. Suddenly, the world flipped upside down, and a majority of businesses were required to switch and adapt to a remote working model. However, even when stay-at-home orders eventually come to an end, knowing how to run a remote meeting effectively will still be a great skill to possess....

So, you are considering a legal career but don’t know where to begin. The legal services industry is exploding and legal employers are willing to pay top-dollar for competent professionals with in-demand skill sets. Below are eight tips for jump-starting a career in the legal field, whether you are a student evaluating career opportunities or an experienced professional transitioning into the legal field.​ 01 of 08 Educate Yourself Maskot / Getty Images...

Many firms successfully employ a learn-at-lunch approach to supplement employee training and development activities. Some call them “brown bag” sessions in honor of the bags in which we used to carry our lunches, and others reverse the phrase, calling them Lunch-and-Learn events. Regardless of the name, the use of an occasional lunch hour for education or training can stimulate employee engagement and extend the company’s development program. This article offers ideas on how to start, sustain, and succeed in strengthening employee learning with a Learn-at-Lunch program....

When you are job searching, you’ll use email for a number of reasons. You might send an email asking about job openings, or an email cover letter with a resume attached. You may send networking emails asking contacts for help with your job search. You will likely also send email thank-you messages after interviews. When you use email to job search, it’s important that all your communications are as professional as they would be if you were writing an old-fashioned paper letter....

Fitness trainers lead people in exercise and related activities. They may work with individuals or groups, providing both instruction and motivation. Learn more about what being a fitness trainer involves. What Is a Fitness Trainer? Fitness trainers offer support and instruction to people as they exercise. They may specialize in one or more areas, including but not limited to aerobics, weight lifting, pilates, yoga, and dance. They may lead group classes, provide one-on-one training to clients, or a combination of both....

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Once upon a time, eBay shoppers would periodically see prominent “PowerSeller” logos at the tops of certain auctions and fixed priced listings, indicating that the seller(s) in question were amongst eBay’s best and most experienced. Though the listing featured logo and associated marketing have disappeared from eBay as the Top-Rated Seller program has emerged, the eBay PowerSeller status is still at work behind the scenes for sellers that have earned it....

01 of 06 The Back of the Cart About.com Golf Attaching a golf bag to the golf cart so that the bag rides securely is very simple. But if you’ve never been to a golf course before, there are many things about the experience that you might wonder about beforehand. Even if you’ve played golf before, you might be preparing to use a riding cart for the first time. So first-things-first: the golf bag goes into the slots on the back of the golf cart....

Founding a startup during COVID-19 has its share of challenges. If you manage to identify a need and finance the launch of your company in this tumultuous time, a new set of challenges awaits: bringing in new customers. Shifting consumer behavior means that you’ll want to look closely at your online presence and digital marketing opportunities as you launch, allowing you to gain traction in the current market, but also positioning yourself for post-pandemic success....