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Human Needs Versus Human Rights: How Social Workers are Thinking About Their Work
Confronting ethical dilemmas is one of the most important elements of being a social worker, and it’s how a social worker handles the question of what is morally right or wrong that most determines their success. No matter what area of social work they specialize in, there are inevitable conflicts between what clients need and their personal rights.
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The Rewards and Challenges of a Career as a Long Distance Truck Driver
The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that careers as long-distance truck drivers are projected to grow 21% through the year 2020, which is faster than average when compared with all other occupations. Growth should be particularly prevalent as economic conditions improve. We’ll take a look at some of the perks and downside of choosing this job, so you can decide whether it might be right for you.
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The 5-Minute MBA – How Business Works
In his book, The Personal MBA, and on his blog of the same name, Josh Kaufman took on the rather daunting task of trying to condense an entire MBA into a single volume. The Personal MBA is a good read and if Josh could condense an entire degree into a single book, then surely it’s possible to condense that single book into one article… so, without further ado, I present to you: The Personal MBA – Article Edition.
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Employees in Slippers: The Challenges of Managing Remotely
In 2010, a survey from Microsoft found that over 60% of workers believed they could do their jobs from a remote location. Furthermore, the Telework Research Network notes that somewhere between 20 to 30 million Americans work from home at least one day per week. Keep reading to learn about frequent struggles, and ways to excel as a remote manager without losing your sanity.
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Five Ways to Keep Your Employees Healthy and Productive
You may not think that you’re the reason your employees keep getting sick, but you just may be. If you aren’t ensuring that your office is a healthy place to work, you could very well be the one to blame for the persistent use of sick time among your employees. If you run a business, keeping your office healthy is easier than you think. Here are five steps that you can take immediately.
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10 Steps To Preparing For A Job Interview
There’s not much in life more daunting than a job interview. Getting married, bringing up a child – sure, there are a couple of things. However, an interview is the case of having 30 minutes to sell yourself to people who could just change your life. Don’t be scared though – there are a few simple steps that if you follow, should put you one step closer to that dream role.
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Could You Be A Home Carer?
Working as a home carer is a growth area and jobs are usually plentiful, which makes it a good choice of career, particularly if you enjoy working with people and looking after a person’s needs. If this is something you might be interested in, then read on to see if you have what it takes to become a home carer.
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9 to 5? Not Anymore – The Rise of Alternative Work Schedules
When you think about what you want from your career, a 9 to 5 schedule is probably not at the top of the list. But for most people, regular work hours seem like a necessary evil. According to the Bureau of Labor, alternative schedules have been popular since the 1990s, and by the start of the millennium, nearly 30 percent of full-time workers did not work 9 to 5.
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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Nurse?
It doesn’t take a mastermind to figure out that choosing a career is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make in your life. When you consider the vast choice of careers and the millions of people in the workforce, it makes sense that not everyone is good at, or enjoys, doing the same thing!
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Research is key when accepting a new position
If you have been looking to move jobs and have got as far as being offered a position, it’s vitally important that you only make your decision after doing some relevant research – from ensuring that the business is one in which you feel you can build an enjoyable and lucrative career in, to making sure the firm is on a sound financial footing, with company directors that don’t have any skeletons in their closets.
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