Job seekers endeavor to put their best foot forward when applying for a job. For this reason, it is not uncommon for candidates to embellish their accomplishments or make untrue claims about their qualifications and previous work experience. However, it is one thing...
Month: January 2023
Workplace discrimination and whitewashed resumes
In the modern era, workplace discrimination can sometimes be difficult to identify. Most business owners know that discriminating on the basis of race is illegal, for example, or that they can’t have qualifications about people following a certain religion. As strange...
What to look for when you receive an employee contract
When a company hires you, you will likely sign a contract outlining your employment terms. The purpose of a contract is to protect everyone’s interests – including yours. However, not all employee contracts are equal, and it is smart to make sure that the one you sign...
3 points to remember when handling write-ups
Employers sometimes have to do the difficult task of writing up an employee. They often exercise various other options, including warnings, before they ever get to formal write-ups. Many people don’t realize that the entire chain of employee interactions regarding...