Remember when vacations were really, truly, vacations? No laptops, tablets, smart phones or voice-mail. Now, you can be found anywhere at any time, whether it be on land, at sea or in the air. If there’s Wi-Fi, there’s a way. It’s become so important to stay plugged-in, that many base their vacation destinations not on […]
When it comes to the topic of Social Media, there are a few things we can count as absolutes: 1) social media are the fastest growing form of communication in the United States 2) they are an essential resource for all companies hoping to expand business, and 3) customers use them to stay updated on […]
During a conference call with members of the Patch team, AOL’s CEO Tim Armstrong lashed out at his creative director, Abel Lenz and fired him for taking pictures. According to a variety of news reports, the call took place one day after AOL announced major cutbacks at Patch, and was meant to boost morale for […]
The number of employment discrimination cases has risen during 2013, but that trend may soon change. Recent Supreme Court rulings will make it more difficult for employees seeking damages against their employer to prevail. One ruling narrows the definition of what constitutes a supervisor in racial and sexual harassment cases, while the other adopts a […]
“Take this job and shove it.” Is that something you dream about telling your boss? You aren’t alone. Millions of Americans — over half the workforce — are currently thinking about leaving their current job to start their own business. However, before you boldly tell your employer, “I’m outta here,” make sure you’re prepared to do it the right way. No matter how angry […]