Some business spheres are relatively simple and confined. Not the construction realm. In fact, the construction industry across Pennsylvania and the rest of the country is marked immediately by its sheer variance and complexity. Construction work nationally is a 24/7...
Not all car accidents are fatal. While many people survive car accidents every year, many do so with injuries ranging from mild to life-changing. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reports that fatalities from car accidents are on a downward trend, yet...
Whether you shop daily or once per week, your neighborhood grocery store keeps you and your family fed. To keep produce fresh and appealing to customers, your grocer probably uses an automatic misting system. Overspray from water jets and drips from vegetables may...
According to AARP research, age discrimination is widespread and assumed to be an acceptable form of bias. However, most employers adhere to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) guidelines, understanding that the ADEA's goal is to protect employees who are...
Working at home was once considered rare and unusual. When hearing that someone had a job but didn’t have to leave their house was often ridiculed. That type of occupation was thought to be easy and not to be taken seriously. Yet, over the past six months, workers...
Interviewing for a job can be a long, drawn-out process where applicants are asked countless questions about all aspects of their experience and work history. In many interviews, one common inquiry surrounded salary history, which became a sticking point for...
After months of pandemic-driven, makeshift home offices, and sometimes glitchy Zoom-style meetings, workers are leaving the safe confines of their homes and making their way back to their offices and cubicles. While businesses are gradually phasing employees back in...
The coronavirus pandemic has led to radical changes in all aspects of life. While many workplaces are allowing employees to work remotely, some jobs require staff on-site with requisite COVID-driven protections such as masks and social distancing. Yet, regardless of...
Large businesses understand that the turnover of employees is inevitable. Opportunities arise that result in a trusted staff member leaving the organization. However, in many cases, trust in that individual was, at best, misguided, as the now-former colleague left...
The Covid-19 pandemic did not just change practically every aspect of life, but it also introduced a new vernacular to the world. One of those terms that caught on quickly was “Zooming.” Zoom is a cloud platform that provides video conferencing, chatting, and...
