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Why employers play coy games around salary.

Posted on October 19, 2021 by The Soul Brother

“They said, ‘Unfortunately the budgeted salary for this position is $40K. Thanks for your interest and best of luck.’ But I would be okay making $40K!” Source: Why employers play coy games around salary.

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Why you need a personal laptop 

Posted on September 21, 2021 by The Soul Brother

Buying your own device is worth the cost. Source: Why you need a personal laptop – The Verge

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Ask a Boss My Job Offer Was Rescinded After I’d Given Notice

Posted on September 20, 2021 by The Soul Brother

It sure does seem like your current manager said something that gave them pause. Source: Ask a Boss My Job Offer Was Rescinded After I’d Given Notice

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The rise of never-ending job interviews 

Posted on August 4, 2021 by The Soul Brother

Some companies are asking candidates to attend multiple interviews. But too many rounds could be a red flag – and even drive candidates away. Source: The rise of never-ending job interviews – BBC Worklife

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Study: 8 million Americans have fallen into poverty since May 

Posted on October 16, 2020 by The Soul Brother

Black and Hispanic people have been hit especially hard, Columbia University researchers found. Source: Study: 8 million Americans have fallen into poverty since May – Axios

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The Myth of Upward Mobility in America 

Posted on July 20, 2016 by The Soul Brother

By Sarah Lazare Soaring inequality in America has been accompanied by a plummet in upward mobility since the early 1980s, with those who earn modest incomes in their first jobs likely to remain trapped in low-wage work for decades, a … Continue reading →

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Why Some Diversity Thinkers Aren’t Buying Tech Industry’s ‘Pipeline’ Excuses 

Posted on July 19, 2016 by The Soul Brother

by Alina Selyukh The thing about the tech industry and employee diversity reports is they can feel like Groundhog Day: Google, 2014: “Put simply, Google is not where we want to be when it comes to diversity.” Google, 2016: “We … Continue reading →

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This Restaurant Pays A $15 Hourly Wage With Health Insurance, A Retirement Plan And Paid Leave

Posted on June 12, 2015 by The Soul Brother

By Bryce Covert   Jen Piallat, the owner of Zazie in San Francisco, knows what it’s like to work in the American restaurant industry. “I worked on the restaurant floor for 30 years before I owned my own,” she said. … Continue reading →

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What We Don’t Mention About Unemployment

Posted on June 10, 2015 by The Soul Brother

Associated Press In this year’s State of the Union address, President Obama mentioned jobs 19 times, repeating it more than any other word with any policy implications. “Our economy is growing and creating jobs at the fastest pace since 1999,” … Continue reading →

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Getting Paid To Relax On Memorial Day? You Probably Aren’t A Low-Wage Worker

Posted on May 22, 2015 by The Soul Brother

By Dave Jamieson Each year, on the last Monday of May, millions of Americans ditch work to hit the beach, light up the barbecue or catch a ballgame in honor of those who died serving our country. To top it … Continue reading →

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