Many of us will need a job to pay the bills, and for some who are fortunate enough, that career may be thriving and something that they feel passionate about. But for others, a job is simply a means to an end. It pays the bills, and that is that. However, we all spend a lot of time doing those jobs, and to have something we enjoy doing, feel passionate about or want to … [Read more...]

Every time you hire someone, you are investing a lot of resources in that person, what with the training and giving the employee certain responsibilities, and should you hire the wrong person, this could have serious consequences for both your company and the new employee. In order to minimize the risk of hiring an unsuitable candidate, there are certain screening procedures … [Read more...]

Driving is either going to be something that you seriously love, or it's going to be something you hate doing every morning and evening, most likely because you're the one who is stuck in traffic, dealing with all of the bad drivers, and generally just hating your life. But that's because you're only dealing with the bad side of driving on a daily basis. What about all of … [Read more...]

Many of us start small businesses from home as a side hustle. Or we find ways to make money from our hobbies online. More of us than ever are starting small businesses, and many of us are making a success of them. In those early days, you might try to do as much as you can for yourself. You might design your website and logo. You might create your products and marketing … [Read more...]

#1 Compliance Expert The compliance specialist has many titles in the finance industry. Examples include Compliance Analyst, Compliance Manager, Lending Compliance Officer, Financial Risk Manager, KYC Officer," and more. Compliance is posed to grow ever more important in years to come, as the regulatory burden imposed on financial organizations continues to … [Read more...]

When you choose a certain career pathway, the overriding thought relates to the job itself. Sometimes we don't think about what the organization is like, or even things like the pay. But we can make big mistakes at the very outset because we think that we need to do a specific job, that, as soon as we start doing it, we will automatically “feel fulfilled.” But sometimes … [Read more...]

Want to quit the 9-5 rat race? These days, there are lots of alternative career paths you can take. Thanks to technological advancements, it’s easier than ever before to set up a business from home and become your own boss. The question is, what type of jobs can you do outside of the usual 9-5 hours? Here, you’ll discover some great alternative job options you might want … [Read more...]

Deciding what our direction in life is going to be can sometimes be a sticky situation. We can find ourselves torn between what we want and what is the easiest decision. Sometimes we are told to let go of what we want because it is unobtainable. Some incredible career pathways have been seen as unobtainable that now are quite the opposite. Today we are going to be looking … [Read more...]

We’ve all sat in on meetings as audience members, watching as our colleagues stood up and delivered information about company performance, training or new initiatives. Giving a presentation in the workplace is practically a rite of passage—one that transcends time and technology updates. The need to clearly convey information persists across job roles, teams, departments and … [Read more...]

Many of us end up on the wrong career path. Getting onto the right career path can be difficult when you’ve spent so long dedicated to another career, however, there’s no point continuing in a direction that isn’t making you happy. To help make a successful career switch, here are a few necessary steps that you’ll need to take.   Find your calling You may … [Read more...]