Posts Tagged "economy"

America’s “Underemployment Report”: Job Seeker’s 5 Steps to Stand Apart

Posted by on Dec 8, 2008 in employment | 0 comments

“It’s a huge disservice to the economy, in that it means there are highly productive, hardworking people who are not maximizing their potential,” —Heidi Shierholz, a labor market economist for the Economic Policy Institute. What Ms. Shierholz addresses is the growing problem within the employment market that often gets ignored: underemployment. According to the WashingtonPost.com’s article citing Bureau of Labor...

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Surviving When Your Business is Slow

Posted by on Aug 8, 2008 in inspiration | 0 comments

A reduction in your income may impact many things, including how you perceive yourself, whether you are conscious of it or not. If you have prided yourself on financial success, your ability to feel good about yourself may be impacted as you battle a tough economy. How to manage this challenge: 1. Remember that a successful life is not all about the money. Look for other non-monetary ways to define success. Are you helping people? ...

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