The federal government will allow workers from the United States, such as electricians and plumbers, to get their licence to work in Australia on arrival. Federal Skills Minister Chris Evans said the measure would link Australian employers with skilled workers in the US to fill skill shortages, especially in the civil engineering areas. “This is a great opportunity to address skill shortages... 

The importance of social skills is often undermined by freshers and employees. Zoha Tapia explains how social skills can help you stand out When setting out to get a job or seeking a career boost, many people consider social skills to be an added extra to their qualifications. However, in today’s competitive times, a good set of social skills isn’t merely an additional qualification in... 

In a development that is surely expected to cheer women from all across the globe! A team of researchers from the University College London, after a long-term study, have asserted that mothers working either part-time or full-time do not adversely affect young children. This revelation is expected to cheer mothers of young children who are often discouraged to take up or continue their careers post... 

Different people are different in their characters, and no two person thinks or behaves alike. It is important to deal with people rightly, not just to maintain ties with them but also to reap some benefits from the association. If there’s someone in your office you can’t bear with, you can use these tactics to remain in the person’s good books without making it obvious that you dislike... 

The number of Americans claiming new unemployment benefits dropped to a four-year low last week, bolstering hopes a recent pick-up in job growth will prove lasting. Initial claims for state jobless benefits fell 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 348,000, the lowest level since February 2008, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast claims rising to 354,000 last... 

Companies in the US added more workers in February than a month earlier, another sign of labor market strength, data from a private report based on payrolls showed today. Employment increased by 216,000 for the month after a revised 173,000 gain in January, according to figures from ADP Employer Services. The median estimate in the Bloomberg News survey called for a 215,000 increase this month. Further... 

An increasing number of women in positions of power are bullying their colleagues and employees, a new survey has found. According to the survey conducted by the British Association of Anger management, while such bullying behaviour is more commonly associated with male bosses, a fifth of female bosses admit to shouting or being verbally abusive at work. 10 per cent of women executives admit to blaming... 

New US claims for unemployment benefits edged down last week, holding near four-year lows, according to a government report on Thursday that suggested the labor market was gaining momentum. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 2000 to a seasonally adjusted 351,000, the Labor Department said. The prior week’s figure was revised up to 353,000 from the previously reported 351,000. Claims... 

If you’re just about to join work and are absolutely terrified of the people there, here’s your guide. Every office has its directory of weird, funny, shrewd and back-stabbing people. With the help of this guide, you will be able to spot and classify them with ease . The Foodie Feeling hungry? Then run to this person. He/she usually has a drawer full of munchies waiting to be feasted upon.... 

With the recession leading to severe job cuts, impressing your potential employer at an interview is vital. Here’s how you can nail your next interview Do 1. Keep a lid on excessive hand gestures : Most of the times your over anxiousness about the result of an interview can make you indulge in extreme hand movements that distract from what you’re saying. Too high (above shoulder height)...