Author: Johnny C. Taylor Jr.

Taking the right steps can keep you valuable in a tight job market. Networking and honing your skills are just as important as cultivating a career.

Instead of focusing on the talent of upcoming generations, recognize all you offer as an experienced worker and take time to invest in your skills.

It is a common misconception that an employer cannot address performance or behavior-related concerns if an employee qualifies for ADA protections.

You can’t predict layoffs, but you can control how well you perform, how prepared you are in case of a layoff, and how to respond if there is one.

In a workplace where mental health is embraced, workers are emboldened to manage stress better, prevent burnout and preserve mental well-being.

It’s an excellent time teens and preteens to begin understanding what it means to be employed, working for a paycheck.

People managers set the tone for the work environment, and being harsh, overbearing, and punitive can quickly create a toxic workplace.

Constant bickering between co-workers may require mediation to resolve their differences. Challenge them to reach a compromise to work things out.

Your No. 1 priority in a job search is to make you stand out among the sea of applicants. Start by personalizing your cover letter for the position.

If getting a degree is a priority, you will need to evaluate your academic workload to determine if you have time to work full time while in college.