Thought bullying was something that only children faced on the school playground? Believe it or not, a large percentage of adult Americans suffer emotionally, physically and mentally at the hands of those they work for. In a study released by the Workplace Bullying Institute, more than 35% of all employees in the United States have been exposed to some form of bullying.

Here, we address some common questions about bullying in a work environment:

What exactly is “workplace bullying”?

Workplace bullying occurs when a boss tactfully humiliates an employee. A…

At the moment, Australia is experiencing major skills shortages, especially in the resources and healthcare sectors. If you have the right skill set and are suitably qualified, why not consider seeking employment in Australia? It has a high standard of living, and a number of its cities were voted ‘most livable’ in the world last year (The Economist 2011). However, before launching a job search, some forward planning and flexibility are needed. Here are five steps to assist you.

Step 1: Do you qualify?

The Australian government has pre-determined which…

When running a business, one of the most valuable assets that you have are the people that you employ. Regardless of how good of a business plan you have, it will not be put into effect unless you have the right people working for you. Because of this, recruiting the right employees is one of the most important steps in the process of becoming successful. If you are struggling to recruit good employees, here are a few tips for you to consider.

Tip 1: Get Your House in Order

If…

As a manager, it is not only your job to ensure that your company’s goals are met, but it is also your job to help your employees reach personalized goals that will not only contribute to the company’s betterment, but also to their individual job satisfaction. There are steps you can take to aide in goal setting and accomplishment. Here are some suggestions for setting both short-term and long-term goals for employee growth:

Evaluate each employee individually. Goal setting is never one size fits all. Each of your employees has…

The beauty of today’s world is that there are so many more flexible jobs. You don’t have to work 9-5 anymore. There are many part time jobs you can do from the comfort of your living room. Whether you provide odd-jobs for people that want to outsource their work so that they can reduce their workload, from freelancing sites, or if you can provide a service then people are more than willing to pay a one-off rate rather than take on staff.

This means that as long as you have…

So you’re the sort of selfless, noble human being who’s looking at charity sector jobs, hoping that you can find a job where you can make the world a better place while also, incidentally, paying your rent. There are good reasons to go into the charity sector, and not the just the warm fuzzy feeling you get from doing good. It’s a great place to pick up skills, and is a good place for graduates to start looking for work. The charity sector has the highest proportion of works with…

The job market today is a tough one. With so many people completing post-secondary education and seeking jobs, it can sometimes feel impossible to crack your way into the business scene. If you’re looking for employment in a supremely competitive market, you need to take extra steps in order to appeal to employers in a unique way over other applicants. Likewise, as an employee, you should always value your skill set and never sell yourself short. These aspects of job hunting may seem like they’re at odds with one another,…

An expensive college degree can be almost worthless depending on what you chose to major in. It is not necessarily a good idea to select a major based on money, but you should think carefully before selecting a major that is associated with notoriously low pay. Here are the top 10 degrees to get you nowhere:

1. Architecture
2. Latin
3. Music therapy
4. Social science
5. English literature
6. American studies
7. Poetry
8. Art history
9. Theology
10. Puppetry…

The boss from hell is someone who is able to take a regular job and make it a life-altering hellhole. When it comes to communication, the boss from hell does not bother. This boss yells, does not handle reprimands privately, asks for the unattainable, is unclear about nearly everything and can make anyone uncomfortable.

When it comes to personal lives, this boss is inconsiderate. Forget about days off for personal reasons without being made to feel guilty and never tell this boss things you do not want others to know.…

We all want to do some good in this world, leave it at least a little bit better off than we found it, and, ideally, it would be nice if we could do that while exploring the far-flung corners of the globe. Of course, there’s the problem. We all want to do it, but very few people even know where to start looking for international charity jobs, let alone whether we’ll fit the criteria to take them.

Fortunately, here are a few tips to get you started.

Are You Up…