Americans collectively agree they are happy this presidential election is finally over. Whether you agree or disagree with the outcome of the election, one fact remains: Donald Trump’s policies will impact businesses. Let’s explore what a Trump presidency means for businesses. Stock Market The stock market’s initial reaction to a Trump presidency was plummeting, largely […]
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No one can escape this year’s presidential election. It’s on every channel, Saturday Night Live skit and in all magazines. As a Human Resources professional, you’re probably wondering how this upcoming election will impact your career. Ninja Gig has the scoop about how this presidential election will affect HR. Equal Pay According to President Obama, […]
Currently, the big question is not if you can land a job, but if you can get your dream job. Unemployment has been steadily decreasing, resting at a steady 5 percent. The good news for college graduates is that their unemployment rates are a mere 2.5 percent. So what does the 2016 job market hold? […]
Ninja Gig is seeing new hiring trends that are grabbing companies’ attention nationwide. Businesses should take note of these trends, as competitive packages can mean the difference between high or low job turnover rates. Perks and Benefits – Salary increases are projected to be a mere 2.9 percent this year, which means that more prospective […]
How much do a toner cartridge and a ream of paper cost? For the average small business, this is at least the monthly cost of accepting paper job applications, not to mention the wear and tear cost on your printer. So, let’s assume you are using a low-cost ream of paper for $5, and maybe […]
Five days ago, a friend of mine posted on Facebook, “I am going to the park to play Pokemon if anyone wants to come with me.” This was from a 30-something year old! At the time, way back last week, Pokemon Go wasn’t in my vocabulary, but this new game has taken the world by storm – […]
Several hot button human resources topics have arisen during the 2016 presidential election. The candidates are discussing expanding overtime eligibility, paid family leave mandates and even taxes on high-end health plans. As part of domestic policy decisions, human resources issues are bound to play a role in the upcoming election. Increasing Overtime Pay – President […]
You can’t escape the presidential election. Whether you are in a coffee shop or grocery store, the newspaper headlines regularly highlight the latest election news. In fact, even airports stream 24/7 news channels to traveling passengers. Furthermore, it’s impossible not to login to Facebook or social media without presidential campaign information being splattered across the […]
Opening the newspaper, the gripping headlines of the latest non-profit housing article seem standard on the surface. As I read the article, I soon contort my face in horror. This article was not fact-checked and full of slanderous comments against many upstanding community officials. This begs the question: are local journalists able to abide by their […]
I subscribe to many local new sources directly through my Facebook feed. You can imagine my shock and surprise when I sat down last night and read the blaring headline, “Police Chief Reprimanded.” There is no way to sugarcoat the rest of this story unless you start eating powdered donuts, while you wonder aloud about […]