Job hopping is a common practice. But it’s happening increasingly because the job market has been tight for the last few years. In 2022, more than 22% of workers aged 20 and up worked at their jobs for less than a year. According to a report by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, that’s
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Staff Accountant Job Description Template
What is a Staff Accountant? A Staff Accountant handles a company’s accounting procedures and maintains a healthy financial profile ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local principles. When hiring accounting staff for your company, make sure they’re familiar with all financial laws and regulations that apply in your region and
Tips for Staying Productive During Your Idle Time At Work
What is idle time? Idle time is when an employee or a piece of equipment is able to do work but is not anything productive. For example, if an employee requires approval before starting a task, the time spent waiting is referred to as idle time. The employee is ready
5 TIPS FOR CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
Negotiating a contract is the process of discussing the terms and conditions of a written agreement before deciding to proceed with it. This conversation usually involves two people such as an employer and an employee. Contracts or agreements are any written document that contains a set of legally binding terms
8 TIPS HOW TO BE A GOOD EMPLOYEE
A good employee is someone who is trusted by their employers. They strive for the company’s goals and they come to work prepared each day. Other than being a hard worker, they must also be able to show respect towards their colleagues and supervisors. They help promote a healthy company
3 Job Scams to Watch Out For
Job scams often involve fake job postings on social media and job sites you can’t trust that offer high-paying jobs. People may also get unwanted text messages or messages that provide jobs that don’t exist. Job scammers will ask their victims for personal information, like their phone number, or to
Surviving Unpaid Internships in Malaysia
Despite the rising cost of living, unpaid internships and work placements remain. And for many, these are the only way to enter a competitive field. You should know your rights if you are asked to do an internship for free. If an unpaid internships is the right choice, here are
12 Tips To Financially Prepare Yourself Before Resigning
If you want to ensure you’re financially prepared before you resign from your job, do you know what you should do?
5 Tips to Overcome Long-Term Unemployment
While overcoming long-term unemployment is challenging, it is possible. Get valuable tips and advice on successfully getting back into the job market.
What to do With a New Job Offer After You Received Your Confirmation
What do you do if you’ve received a better job offer?
Looking Back at HR Development in 2019
Read about the recent HR developments in 2019.
Budget 2020 Employment Highlights
Minister of Finance YB Lim Guan Eng announced the Budget 2020 in Parliament on 11 October 2019. The 2020 Budget will allocate a total of RM297 billion in expenditure.
How to Explain Gaps in Employment on Your Resume
How should you explain a gap in your employment history on your resume?
How To Live In A New City With No Money and No Job
Thinking about relocating to a new city with little to no money and unemployed?
Budget 2019 Employment Highlights
Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng has announced the Budget 2019 in Parliament on the 2nd Nov 2019. The 2019 Budget will allocate a total of RM314.5 billion in expenditure.