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Accidents can be pretty common at work—a broken arm from a fall off a ladder, a back injury from lifting heavy boxes, or carpal tunnel syndrome as a result of years of typing are all common examples. A workers’ compensation attorney can help workers who are injured on the job recover compensation for these injuries, including medical bills and lost wages. Available Benefits Workers’ compensation laws permit workers who are hurt on the job to receive a number of benefits, depending on the injury....

Change is here to stay. You can’t run away from it; you can’t make it go away. You can’t return to the good old days. You can’t continue to do your job as you have always done it. You live in a work world with customers who are increasingly demanding. Technology is changing every aspect of work. Doing more with less requires redefining staff roles and responsibilities, changing processes and systems, and refining service to customers....

An involuntary demotion is a traumatic experience. Whether it was caused by poor job performance or for reasons outside the employee’s control, getting bumped down the organizational chart requires a metaphorical dusting off and a conscious effort to move forward. An involuntary demotion does not have to be the first step in a downward spiral. It can be the start of a new beginning. You may look back on it five years later and see it as a turning point toward higher levels of success than you ever imagined....

In the Air Force, Special Operations Combat Medics and Rescue Specialists are trained and equipped to conduct conventional and unconventional rescue operations. Known as PJs, these airmen rescue downed pilots, conduct combat search and rescue operations, and assist Navy SEAL platoons and Army Special Forces units as combat medics. PJs may conduct their duties in humanitarian and combat environments using air, land, or sea tactics. The training for these airmen is among the most rigorous and intense of any in the U....

No matter the sport, it’s hard to beat a team on their home field or court. College football is one of the most challenging and when a team has a winning streak at home that spans many seasons, you can bet their fans are extra excited for game day. Many teams have gone on impressive streaks of beating visiting teams over the years. The dynamics of a college stadium have a lot to do with it....

The costs to open a franchise is different for every company, but many of the requirements are similar. In most cases, you will be obligated to pay a franchise fee to the franchisor, and you’ll also be responsible for all build-out costs for your location, including furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Other start-up expenses include professional fees, contractor fees, signage, and inventory. And once you open, you’ll also need to make sure you have enough working capital to stay afloat until your business is sustainable....

A director of operations is responsible for ensuring a company’s day-to-day activities go smoothly while also designing parameters to assess efficiency. It’s a high-level role that involves a significant amount of time evaluating daily activities and procedures, as well as overseeing upper-level management. So when you’re applying for a role as director of operations, you’ll need to show how you managed in such a position in the past. Or, if this is a step up from your current role, you’ll need to show that you’re now ready to advance and assume those responsibilities for the first time....

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To sell, you must believe in your product or service — and believe in yourself. Your selling skills depend, in large part, on your level of self-confidence. Other people sense whether or not you believe in yourself, and by extension, whether or not you believe in what you’re doing. That belief is what persuades the customer or client to buy the product or service. Therefore, building your self-confidence will improve your selling skills....

When employers in the health care industry flip through a stack of resumes, what kinds of skills are they looking to find in candidates? See a list of the most sought out skills for a wide range of health care jobs, including dentists, nurses, technicians, medical assistants, therapists, and more. Also available are details on the profession’s projected growth in upcoming years, as well as information on education and certification requirements....

Try out this always successful, laughter-generating, team building icebreaker. It’s a good icebreaker for a meeting because it takes so little time, yet gives you the exact results that you require from a team-building icebreaker. It also produces great results for the facilitator. Your attendees pay you back with the warmth that their conversation generates. Not even the shyest participant is wary about finding what he or she has in common with the other people in the group....

If you are stressed by everything that’s going on in the world, you’re not alone. It’s challenging enough to simply try to focus on work during a public health crisis. It can feel overwhelming when you or your family is also impacted by, or concerned about, the economic, equality, and social justice issues that are now a part of our daily lives. Mental health in the workplace has always been an issue, but perhaps even more so in the current climate....

Running a successful sawmill means that you will need a constant source of logs to process and turn into a marketable product. Finding logging companies may be harder than you think, but definitely worth the effort. You will need to build a network of loggers and timber suppliers. Loggers don’t usually advertise, so looking in the newspaper or phone book will most likely yield minimal results. Networking is the way to go....

A home-based pest control business has the potential to provide you with a healthy income, but going the freelance route takes commitment and marketing know-how. Many of those who run their own pest control businesses get their start working for an established pest control services company. What Does a Pest Control Business Do? Pest control workers, or exterminators, eliminate mice, rats, roaches, termites and other pests to protect homes and businesses from further infestation....

Software development and systems is one of the fast-growing industries in the world. Without software, computers do not know what to do. And without maintenance of that software, as well as the hardware it runs on, entire civilizations might go without power and basic survival needs. This is where technical support engineers come in. In nearly every office, there is an Information Technology (IT) specialist responsible for assisting with computer and software issues....

Except when mobilized to Federal Service, National Guard units belong to the state and not the federal government. So, what happens when a member of the National Guard wants to move from one state to another? Is the member required to travel back to the original state to perform drills? Not necessarily. It’s possible to request a transfer from a National Guard unit to an NG unit in another state, and such transfers happen all the time....

The kk online acronym simply means “okay” or “message acknowledged.” It’s the same as nodding in person or saying “cool,” “gotcha,” etc. It’s common to see kk or KK as a text message abbreviation or when you’re playing online games. Like some other internet lingo, kk might also be heard said aloud in person, as “kay kay.” However, in some cases, kk can just be a mistake when typing the regular “k” in conversation....

If you are considering becoming a pet groomer or adding such services to your existing business, now is a great time to do so. Here are some tips to help you get started. Booming Industry Pampered pets are all the rage these days, as evidenced by the growing popularity of doggie day spas and pet groomer salons that offer services ranging from high-fashion haircuts to “peticures,” massage and aromatherapy treatments, even facials—and pet tattoos!...

Museum curators acquire and protect museum collections and present these items to the public. Curation often involves a wide and varied assortment of tasks including: Fundraising for the museumCreating educational materials associated with collections Authenticating items Designing exhibits Curation requires both very deep and very broad expertise. Plus, the work can vary a lot, depending on the kind of museum. Curators at art museums must be experts in art, art history, and art authentication and conservation....

From time to time, buyers and sellers may want to review an eBay listing for an auction that has already closed. Sellers may want to see how they listed a certain item in the past, while buyers may want to consult a listing they won if the item they received does not match the description they remember. In either case, eBay does archive auction listings. Only listings that have ended within the last 90 days, however, are available through the eBay website....