Pay attention to signs of a bad compensation plan

Some signs that your company’s pay and benefits package is not competitive are obvious. Others are more subtle. In this article titled “5 Signs of a Bad Compensation and Benefits Plan” by Laura Mohammad for HRTools.com, I share some of the top...

Tips to improve the working relationship with your boss

I was recently asked for my thoughts on how to improve employer/employee relationships. In particular, what is the ideal boss/employee relationship? And what are some ideas for improving relations with a boss who is especially difficult?My comments are included in...

Attitude Better Than Age

When it comes to hiring, attitude is more important than ageBy Deborah Millhouse, CPC, CTS, CSPPresident, CEO Inc.According to data reported by Bloomberg in July, people aged 65 and older looking for jobs outnumber their teenage counterparts for the first time in more...

When to walk away from a job offer

It is more important than ever to ask great questions when being interviewed for a job, particularly if you are being interviewed by the person who will be your supervisor. Assuming that you want to be successful in your new position, gathering as much relevant...

Fashion Mistakes

There seems to be no end to the fashion mistakes people make when selecting job interview attire, says Barbara Safani in her article “Too Much Cleavage and Other Interview Booby Traps” for AOL Jobs. We’ve seen a lot of wardrobe gaffes by job...

Should Your Job Search Include Careers You Don’t Want?

It’s a Dirty Job, But…by Deborah MillhouseI recently read a wonderful article in Inc. Magazine on the dilemma of hiring for a position no one wants to take. It made me start thinking, If it truly is a job that nobody wants, what would my advice be for a person who...