Employee Rights Questions and Answers

Employee Rights Questions and AnswersEmployee Rights Questions and AnswersThere are many circumstances where its important to know your rights, both at work and when you are job hunting. Heres information on employment regulations and labor laws that provide protection against hiring and workplace discrimination, harassment, termination of employment, and wage and salary violations. There are also definitions of the terms relating to job seeker and employee rights explained in plain language. Employee Rights Questions and Answers Interviews, Hiring, and Onboarding Before you even apply for a job or go to an employment interview, you should know that there are certain questions that it is illegal for hiring committees to ask job candidates. There is also personal information that cannot be requested for jobs in the United States, but which may be required if you apply for work abroad. Can an Employer Ask for Your Social Security Number?Can an Employer Change My Job Description?Can an Employer Specify Religion in a Job Posting?Can an Employer Revoke a Job OfferCan Employers Check Employment History?Can Employers Check Unemployment History?Employee Privacy LawIs it Illegal to Ask for a Job Applicants Date of Birth?What Can Employers Say About Former Employees? Discrimination The United States has very strict regulations governing discrimination in hiring and in the workplace. Employers are expected to adhere to these rules (which is why many job announcements and employer websites will contain a boilerplate statement like, It is the policy of (Name of Company) not to discriminate against any applicant foremployment, or any employee, because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status). Age Discrimination How Old is Too Old?Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Job ApplicantsEmployment Discrimination DefinitionEmployment Discrimination LawsExamples of Employment DiscriminationFiling an Employment Discrimination ClaimGe nder DiscriminationMilitary Protection From DiscriminationNew York City Unemployment Discrimination LawPregnancy and EmploymentReligious DiscriminationThe Grey Ceiling How Old is Too Old?Types of Employment DiscriminationWhat is Affirmative ActionWorking with a Medical Condition Foreign Labor Laws Here is information for foreign nationals about how to apply for a job in the United States and their rights under U.S. law. Authorization to Work in the USForeign Labor LawHow to Get a Permit to Work in the USImmigration and Nationality Act (INA)Immigration Discrimination Drug Testing / Employee Privacy Laws Drug testing in the workplace is largely governed by state law and individual company policy, except for industries like transportation, safety, defense, transit, and aviation, where it is required by federal law. Candidates for federal, state, and county jobs are also frequently required to submit to drug testing. Company Drug Testing PolicyDrug Testing for EmploymentSubstance Abuse and Employment Workplace Harassment Every employee is entitled to a workplace that is free of physical, emotional, psychological, and sexual harassment. Know what constitutes workplace harassment and how to respond to it should it occur. Harassment at WorkHarassment in the WorkplaceHostile Work EnvironmentHow to File a Harassment ClaimSexual HarassmentSexual Harassment HiringTypes of Harassment in the Workplace Vacation / Holidays / Time Off / Leave How much vacation time are you entitled to in your current job? Is your employer required to give you time off during national holidays? Here are some answers. Am I Entitled to Holidays Off or Holiday Pay?Am I Entitled to Vacation?Comp TimeDo I Get Paid For Working on a Holiday?Time Off From Work Wage, Salary, and Benefits Your paycheck and benefits are dependent upon numerous factors whether you have seniority in your position, if you work full- or part-time, or if you are an exempt or non-exempt employee. Can an Employer Cut My Pay?H ow are My Benefits Affected If I Leave My Job?How Many Hours a Week is Full Time Employment?How Much do I Get Paid for Overtime?How to Collect Unpaid WagesHow to Handle a DemotionMinimum WageOvertime PayPay for Bad Weather DaysPay for Snow DaysPaycheck Fairness ActTypes of Employee BenefitsWage GarnishmentWorkers Compensation and Disability Work Breaks / Overtime Is your employer required to give (or pay you for) scheduled work breaks? Can they demand that you work overtime? The answer is, It depends. Breaks From WorkBreak Time for Nursing Mothers LawDo I Get Breaks From Work?Do I Have to Work Overtime?Mandatory Overtime Termination / Unemployment All good things (and certainly all jobs) must come to an end its as inevitable as death and taxes. Heres what to expect when you either willingly resign for a job or are terminated. Am I Entitled to Severance Pay?Can I Sue for Wrongful Termination?Do I Have to Give Two Weeks Notice?Do I Qualify for Unemployment?Employee Rights When Your J ob is TerminatedFired for FacebookHow to File an Unemployment AppealSeverance PackagesUnemployment CompensationWhat Happens if an Employer Contests Unemployment Benefits?When Will I Get My Final Paycheck? Employment Laws Here are many of the most important federal laws governing employment practices in the United States. Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Information on Labor and Employment LawsList of Employment LawsNursing Mothers Fair Labor Standards ActOccupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)Right to Work LawTaft-Hartley Act of 1947Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights ActUS Department of Labor (DOL) Employment InformationYouth Labor Law Top 10 Workplace Violations If you have mora questions about your rights and entitlements as a worker, review this list of thetop 10 employee rights workplace violations to determine whether your employer has complie d with the most common legal requirements established to protect employees.

Mind Your Social Netiquette

Mind Your Social NetiquetteMind Your Social NetiquetteYour manners and etiquette matter online in social networks.Social networking Web sites are becoming an indispensable part of the job search.As your relationships move online, its easy to track and manage your contacts and connections. Unfortunately, its also easy to forget your social skills. Ignoring a contacts hello feels less harsh when its done from 3,000 miles away. Sharing a racy joke with the group seems harmless when its done on your mobile phone between interviews. But snubs still sting, and tawdry remains tactless.According to social networking experts, everything you need to succeed in the medium, you learned in kindergarten.Theyre the same social rules as anywhere else, said Lindsay Olson, a partner and recruiter at Paradigm Staffing, who uses social networking to identify potential recruits and vet candidates once their names have come up. Theres a very thin line between keeping in touch and blatant self promotion. S tepping over that line will really turn people off.Make Friends and Earn FavorsThe key is to keep the other part in mind and go out of your way to be both polite and helpful - before you need help yourself, said Paul Gillin, a social networking consultant at Paul Gillin Communications and author of The New Influencers and Secrets of Social Media Marketing.The etiquette is that you help people out and then when you need it, they help you out in return, Gillin said.The social networking site LinkedIn provides built-in ways for people to contribute. Members can submit questions to the group, plead for jobs, post openings at their company and recommend a friend or colleague. Providing answers, resources or tips passing along a resume or making an introduction can build social equity, Gillin said.Be Useful, elend PleadingTwitter is a microblogging site that allows users to post brief (140-character) messages that can be read by members in their network, called followers. Some use Twitte r messages, called Tweets, to broadcast their location or status on a project, or just to say hello to a friend. Resourceful job seekers have made Twitter part of their self-promotion engine. But be sure bedrngnis to inundate followers with a constant stream of boasts, Olson said. Blatant self promotion or begging for work will turn off your audienceIf youre using a site like Twitter or Facebook to promote yourself, make sure you slip your sales pitch in between useful ingestaltation like articles from trade publications, white papers on your industry and helpful advice.Dont Be Shy Dont Be PushyDont hesitate to ask for introductions to anothers contact or circle and expect to do the same, said Gillin. It feels like trading, but its networking, he said.(Theres nothing) wrong with asking people to write a recommendation its a normal business request, he said. Its a give-to-get situation. Often when you write a recommendation, even unsolicited, youll get one in return. But dont shake d own your contacts, said Isabel Walcott Hilborn, owner of Strategic Internet Consulting and founder of SmartGirl.com, a 200,000-member social network for teenage girls. People are nice. They usually are happy to help if its a genuine request and not just spam or self promotion.Dont be a CreepConsider the creep factor when calling someone youve researched online or through social networks, Gillin said.If someone contacted you out of thin air and had all this information about you that you didnt know was out there, that might creep you out, Gillin said. The way to get around that is to be open with who you are and where you got the information. Say, ZoomInfo said you used to work at this company while I was there too, and I was hoping to make a connection.Adopt a professional manner its a business contact, and youre reaching out in a business sense, he said. Dont make it overly personal. That eliminates a lot of the creep factor.Be ActiveA public profile can put you on someones radar o r keep you there, Olson said. Whether you submitted your resume cold or you were in for an interview, a connection on a social network and frequent activity can keep your name in a recruiters or contacts ear. People arent going to remember me because I made one recruiting call to them five years ago, Olson said, but if they see me posting things all the time, theyre going to know who I am when I call.BehaveAs any number of college students and one Miss America contestant can tell you, its bad form to record your indiscretions and post the evidence on a public Web site. Embarrassing photos or remarks can surface during your job search. Recruiters and hiring managers routinely search social networking sites for background information, and many will hold photos of youthful hijinks against you.Get Googled Get FoundA Web developer doesnt rely on luck to drive readers to his Web site. He uses search engine optimization (SEO) to increase the likelihood search engines will showcase his Web pages. Your profiles on LinkedIn and other social networks should be no different. Make sure recruiters can find you.SEO relies on the concept that the more prominently a Web page appears in search results, the more searchers will visit the page. Optimizing your profile pushes it toward the top.SEO marketers (a budding job classification) add keywords, which are the terms that are most likely to be queried by a Web searcher interested in the topic you are trying to promote - in this case, your career. If you want to be noticed by anyone who needs a Database Administrator with MySQL experience, your profile should include those specific terms, instead of more generic or less descriptive terms like DBA or database admin and any specific languages or skills the recruiter might search for.Choosing the right network for your profile can also help. While Facebook might be a larger, more useful network for your profession, LinkedIn is particularly well positioned for Google searches.Promo te Your Ambitions, Not Your PastNow that youve finished optimizing your profile for search, make sure it matches what you want to do, not just what youve done, Olson said. Choose words that match your aspirations, not just your history.If I were a digital-marketing person and I wanted to move into an SEO job, Id put it in as an area of interest or whatever, she said, as long as I got those keywords into the text so I could be found on those searches.Dont Just Use One NetworkLinkedIn may be the most widely known and used social network purely for business contacts. However it isnt right for everyone or every situation. You may run into situations where you identify a company or individual you need to contact and use other searches to find e-mail addresses, phone numbers or other information to get you closer to that contact. ZoomInfo, Spock and other business-information aggregation sites are great places to gather information about your target companies or hiring managers.Finish the JobThe biggest mistake most people make using LinkedIn, Facebook and social networks is that they dont complete their profiles with all the content about their experience, skills and miscellaneous information that could be relevant. Whats more, they dont pursue contacts, said Shally Steckerl, a recruiting consultant and founder of Jobmachine.com. Omitting information makes it difficult for recruiters to find your profile and hard for your network to connect you to new opportunities through mutual contacts.Follow ThroughYour network doesnt build itself. You have to take advantage of the opportunities to expand your reach. When you meet someone at an event or on the phone, ask if she minds if you link to her, then do it.Its exactly like real life, like a virtual water cooler where you talk to your friends or co-workers, Hilborn said. If youre the kind of person who never needs anything a job or a plumber or advice on how to raise your baby go ahead and skip the whole social network ing thing. But if you ever need anything from anyone else, social networks can help you.

3 reasons why you shouldnt abandon your job search in December

3 reasons why you shouldnt abandon your job search in December3 reasons why you shouldnt abandon your job search in DecemberYoure thinking about gracefully leaving your company soon in an effort to finally reinvent yourself for the new year, but doubt has set in.So after scouring job posting websites for weeks on end, the holidays come around and your huntcomes to a screeching halt.Is December really the right time to look?While it would be much easier to sit back, relax, and worry about finding a new position once its officially 2018, heres why that might not be the best approach.You can kill two birds with one stone at social eventsNetworking is always a good idea, so take advantage of holiday gatherings.Accounting Principals senior vice president Kathy Gans told Business Insider about how this can work in your favor.The holiday season is filled with holiday parties and events, which makes it the perfect time of year to network Fellow party-goers may be willing to put you in touch with potential connections, she told the site.There might be more openings than you thinkYou never know. Why stop now?Nancy Collamer, a career coach, speaker, author and blogger for NextAvenue.org, writes in Forbes that in December, vacancies occur soon after some people receive year-end bonuses and quit.Employers are then often left scrambling to fill these openings, she writes. As a former HR manager, I can tell you that trying to bring on new staffers rather than taking time off for the holidays was a royal pain in the neck. I tended to fill those vacancies with more urgency (and a bit less caution) than at other times of the year.You might just beat others to the chaseBree Silveira, sales recruiter at Glassdoor, told the site about this idea.The job market notoriously slows down during the holidays because lots of people are planning family vacations and trips home and are not looking to make a move until after the New Year. By staying active during this time, you are staying ah ead of the competition. December is the time to take advantage of and get in front of hiring in January when companies get their new hiring budgets, she said.When you choose to apply is ultimately up to you, but keep in mind that just because its the end of the year, that doesnt mean that you should stop your job search.

Beware of the Job Search Scams

Beware of the Job Search Scams Beware of the Job Search Scams I just received an emaille pitching me on a new service for job seekers. Apparently, for *only* $10 per lead, this person (who I will not mention or link to) will find you contact names and information for hiring managers at your target companies.So for $100, you can have 10 names and email addresses. Names and email addresses that you could find yourself using sites like Google, LinkedIn and ZoomInfo along with some good old-fashioned sleuthing. And names and email addresses of people who may not even be hiring new staff right now.This is a complete scam and I would have just deleted the email if it wasnt for the fact that I am seeing more and more of these pitches. This particular scammer gleefully described the current unemployment numbers along with the projected numbers for later in the year. I could just picture the guy sitting in his office drooling over all the bad news and hatching one scheme after another to cap italize on other peoples misfortune.Look, there are lots of ethical, talented career marketing professionals out there. There are good research services who can help you develop a list of solid contacts and who will do it for a lot less than $10 per lead. (For one such service, check out Barbara Safani at Career Solvers). There are lots of honest and gifted resume writers and career coaches. But in this current economic climate, there are also going to be a lot of people who see an opportunity to prey upon fear so its critical that you do your research if youre considering hiring anyone to help with your search.Here are a few tips for avoiding the scammers1) If it seems too good to be true, it is. If some company emails you saying they have a great opportunity and they want to discuss it with you, be very wary. Take the call hey you never know but be aware that lots of so-called career marketing firms use this pitch to try selling their services. If this is a real job opportunity , the recruiter will tell you about the sttte and ask some interview questions on the phone. If its a scam, the sales person will tell you that youre qualified for lots of positions but first you need some help with your resume and marketing strategy. Hang up at that point2.) Google is your friend If youre considering any professional service, research the company and the companys President/owner on Google. Read more than just the first page. Youll find out lots about their reputation, how they operate and how long they have been in business.3) Look for a blog. Any professional career marketer worth his or her salt should be blogging regularly. Any company worth its salt should have employees blogging regularly. If theyre not, they dont understand how to market effectively in todays world and if they cant market themselves, why should you believe they can help you market yourself?A blog also lets you see how much the expert knows. I bet my friend with the $10 job leads doesnt have a blog because I bet my friend with the $10 job leads hasnt been involved in career marketing until just now.4). Ask questions and shop around. No matter how much you like the first company you find, be sure to do some shopping around. Doing so may raise issues you hadnt initially thought of and at the very least, if you leise choose the first company you found, youll feel more informed about the choice.This is a worrying time for all of us and unfortunately there are lots of people looking to take advantage. Be smart about doing your research and youll easily be able to tell the difference.

Want to Know More About Resume Templates Indesign?

Want to Know More About Resume Templates Indesign? Want to Know More About Resume Templates Indesign? Its ideal for a professional who works in social networking or internet marketing. Keep in mind, when choosing a resume, pick a design that sits most in accordance with the kind of job or geschftsleben you are applying for. Submit the same resume for each job. Consider customer service agent skills resume as a tool, which you are able to strategically creates to sustain a place to target a specific work and locate the middle of the organization. Your information is presented using infographic style and you will also have bonus icons that you may use in your resume. The entire assortment of resume schablones is composed of an array of creative resume designs. There are plenty of layouts options that are pre-built so that it is possible to add all info desired. You will learn the way to make paragraph styles, how to decide on a baseline grid and the way to import and place im ages. Up in Arms About Resume Templates Indesign? Your resume should not only be well-structured and concise but it also ought to have the capacity to instantly grab the interest of the reader. To begin with, you can analyze the work posting that the business creating to learn precisely what is critical for the positioning. You have lots of room to share your background information in addition to your creative projects. There are 3 different means by which you can organize your resume. As you are aware there are many CV templates can be found the net in various formats. Finally, its possible to also use a resume template so that you dont need to start from scratch. The template isnt hard to edit. It is available in PSD format. The Importance of Resume Templates Indesign Templates may be used for making CV, resume to be able to apply for jobs. Resumes dont have to take so much of your time but still shouldnt be neglected. They do not have to be boring. They provide the a ll important first impressions to an employer that an applicant cannot give during the earliest phase of the application process. Ok, I Think I Understand Resume Templates Indesign, Now Tell Me About Resume Templates Indesign It can be beneficial to look at architect resume samples to understand how to incorporate soft abilities, such as communication and presentation abilities. If you would like a position for a landscape architect, its essential for your resume to demonstrate your experience and your understanding of the surroundings. A gorgeous, minimal and user-friendly template you could edit depending on your abilities and experience. Leave out skills which you dont desire to use in your brand-new position. It can be helpful to check at job boards to find out what technical skills employers require. When you have skills which are no longer utilised in the business, considering removing them from your resume. Skills If there are many assortments of skills that are impor tant to the job which youre attempting to get, you can consist of a number of skills list inside your continue. If youre looking for Free Templates Indesign Cs6 youve come to the correct spot. For instance, if you try to acquire a Chinese-English interpreting job, you ought to be fluent in both dialects otherwise you wouldnt truly be qualified for the positioning. There are a couple methods to create an SVG. A few of the templates are free while others cost a couple of dollars. The cursor with the figure can help you make the changes. As a bonus, you are going to receive a cover letter template and a ready-to-print small business card. If youre using mobile phone, you may also utilize menu drawer from browser. Resume Templates Indesign and Resume Templates Indesign - The Perfect Combination CV is just a slice of paper that may work like magic for you. Skill is something which you must possess for getting the most suitable job, and above thats how youre able to present yo urself in the interview. A professional resume design is critical if you would like to stick out from the competition and become noticed by potential employers. Every job posting will receive more applicants than jobs out there. You also receive an absolutely free job interview tracker for a bonus. Your resume should demonstrate that youre capable of coordinating projects and supervising different employees, together with display your capacity to work with clients.

Calling all fitness freaks

Calling all fitness freaks Calling all fitness freaksPosted October 13, 2011, by Josie ChunAre you a fitness fanatic whose idea of a good time is a thigh-burning spin class followed by 200 ab crunches? Do you have energy and drive to spare? Are you a good motivator who enjoys working with people? By turning your passion for fitness into a career, you could work in an industry that offers great flexibility and a fantastic lifestyle. As a fitness instructor, personal trainer or fitness club manager, you can help people to achieve their fitness goals while maintaining your own fitness and health. What could be better?Australias expanding waistlineAlarming statistics show that Australia is a nation of fatties, with 67 per cent of adults overweight and almost a third obese, according to recent World Health Organization (WHO) dataWith the obesity epidemic taking a heavy toll on both individuals and the countrys health system, combating Australias growing girth has become a government prio rity. Prime Minister Julia Gillard has suggested subsidies to the overweight for gym memberships and fitness equipment, as well as tax breaks to parents to help pay for their childrens sports club memberships. These initiatives bode well for the fitness industry and anyone wishing to enter it. antiblockiersystem data has shown growth in the fitness industry in recent years through an increase in health and fitness activities, and increased employment in this sector. In 2008, reports demonstrated growth in personal training, gym memberships, fitness club openings and sales of fitness programs, with increased demand leading to a shortage of health and fitness staff. If you want to help fill that shortage and be part of the fitness movement that will transform the shape of Australia, here are some of the roles you could star-jump into.Leading the team fitness instructorsAccording to 2006 Census data, the majority of people employed in fitness centres are fitness instructors. Most gy ms offer a variety of classes, the most popular of which are fitness classes (aerobics, callisthenics, cycle and circuit), weight training, Pilates and yoga and instructors are needed to teach all of them. Other types of classes include dance, tai chi, aqua-fitness and Boot Camp (military-inspired fitness programs), and classes tailored to children, the elderly and people with special needs. Simone Martin is a ausgemacht fitness fanatic who loves her job as a fitness instructor. Im getting paid for something I enjoy and am able to keep myself fit and healthy at the same time. Choosing to be an instructor as a career has given me a lot of flexibility. Im able to work the hours I want to work and instruct the class styles I like. Im certainly not in a job which is the same old, same old every day. Despite the flexibility, fitness instructors need to be prepared to work at the crack of dawn, evenings and some weekends. The hardest part is the early, early mornings, especially when i ts cold, dark and wet. I get up most mornings at 5.00 am, and my first class is at 5.45 or 6.00 am, says Martin. There is plenty of work in the industry if you are prepared to work hard. In plus-rechnen to teaching, instructors have to spend time on class preparation, learning choreography and music preparation and thats in addition to their own training. Martin believes that people in the industry need to act as role models, being fitter and working harder than participants in order to motivate and inspire them. It takes a certain kind of person to be a fitness instructor. You will need a good level of physical fitness, good communication skills and formal qualifications to work as an instructor at most gyms. According to Martin, You need to be highly motivated, energetic, have a bright bubbly personality, be able to take criticism, work hard and put in extra hours behind the scenes and most importantly, never let participants see when you are having a bad day.Working one-on-o ne personal trainersA personal trainer (PT) is someone who works one-on-one with people to instruct them on the proper methods of exercising, helping them to attain their fitness goals as well as manage their weight. PTs develop tailored fitness programs for their clients, monitor their progress, change their activities to keep them challenged, and give them general lifestyle and dietary advice, as well as moral support. Personal trainers can work in health clubs, train clients at their homes or conduct sessions outdoors. PT Nardia Norman loves the variety that comes with the job. She works as a contract PT at Fitness First, running her own business within their business, as well as running a mentorship program and coaching at the Australian Institute of Fitness. Corporate fitness is a fast-growing area, with many large companies offering corporate wellness programs to help busy employees improve their health and fitness proven to increase productivity, stamina and motivation, a nd lower absenteeism and stress. This presents opportunities for personal trainers to go into offices to do assessments, develop programs and conduct training and seminars. A huge part of the job has nothing to do with the physical its about motivating people to push beyond their comfort zone, and supporting them when their motivation flags. As personal trainer Rose Tofalakis says, motivating people is the prime role of a personal trainer and, depending on the clients, this can be challenging at times. We all have bad days, but as a personal trainer my job is to know which buttons to push to keep people motivated. As a personal trainer, you will be your own boss so that means you will have to have some business nous and work hard to build up your clientele. You will need to be a good networker and be skilled at establishing rapport, in addition to being a skilled trainer. A good personal trainer is professional, super-organised, knowledgeable (technically and holistically), mo tivated and business-savvy. I am constantly upskilling, and investing time and money into learning so I can provide the best service and knowledge to my clients and other trainers, says Norman. She adds, The market is definitely getting mora competitive. With that in mind, PTs need to be smart with how they set up their business models and how they position themselves and their brand within the industry.Beyond the gym floor fitness club managersFitness club managers oversee the day-to-day operations of a fitness centre, gym or athletic club. This includes managing staff, instructors and personal trainers, maintaining budgets, rosters, equipment and facilities, managing member and customer relations, designing programs and classes, sometimes acting as a trainer or advisor, and creating and managing advertising and marketing campaigns. Like everyone who works at a health club, you will be expected to reflect the environment in which you work that means you should be in good physi cal shape and be a good representative for your club. After all, it wouldnt make sense for a health club manager to sit at their desk gorging on Krispy Kreme donuts. While some fitness club managers come from backgrounds in business or management, many come from other roles within the fitness industry and transition into management based on their experience, commitment and ability. Some managerial positions require training or fitness certifications from professional associations. All such positions require passion and initiative, as well as basic business skills and understanding of budgeting, finance and management principles.Healthy, wealthy and wiseThis may be obvious, but working in the fitness industry can be exhausting. You will have to take good care of your own health and keep up your energy with plenty of rest and constant re-fueling. Be prepared to spend money on your own physical maintenance things like massages, good shoes and good food but this is a necessary invest ment if you are to stay healthy in this physically demanding career. A successful fitness worker will be a self-starter with lots of initiative, and a good networker. You may have to spend time and money on marketing yourself through things like setting up a website, business cards and brochures. Nardia Norman says, succeeding in this industry requires someone who is focused, determined, personable, has a good work ethic and is ego-free. You have to be patient, empathetic and well-rounded. I am also a firm believer that you have to look the part you need to use your own product as you are the biggest marketing tool that you have. You must walk the walk and talk the talk to have credibility. Be prepared for fluctuations in demand for your services. There will be seasonal fluctuations, with spring and summer being the busiest times of year and quieter times during the winter. January and February are definitely the busiest months for personal trainers as it is just after the festive season and people are looking to recover after eating so much at Christmas. Towards the end of winter we also have more clients as they realise that bikini season is just around the corner, says Rose Tofalakis.Kick off your fitness careerAs a fitness professional, you will obviously be expected to be fit. You will have to be able to teach, perform exercises with your clients, and look the part. Most people in the industry have a personal passion for fitness and do their own training in their free time. While the industry is to some extent unregulated, to gain formal work at a fitness club or centre you will need formal qualifications, such as a Certificate III/ IV in Personal Training or Fitness, as well as a Senior First Aid Certificate (including resuscitation) and Personal Trainer or Fitness Trainer Liability Insurance. In Australia, PTs need to be registered with a body such as Fitness Australia to gain insurance and work as a PT. Many people also have training in spe cialties such as strength training, weight loss, childrens fitness or nutrition because, as Norman says, in a competitive market, the more skills you have, the more you can offer to the client. You can receive training through fitness courses at university, TAFE and private training organisations. Many courses can be studied part time by distance, so you can study around work and other commitments. When it comes to choosing courses, Normans advice is to do your research. Take your time figuring out which education provider is going to suit you and your needs. Have a clear understanding of what you want to do and why, and ensure that this will fuel your motivation. 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Labor board rules ex-Google employees firing over gender stereotypes was legal

Labor board rules ex-Google employees firing over gender stereotypes welches legalLabor board rules ex-Google employees firing over gender stereotypes was legalA federal government agency has concluded that Google did not break labor laws for firing James Damore, the Google engineer who wrote a controversial memo about his companys diversity initiatives, according to a National Labor Relations Board memo written in January that was made public on Friday.Damore, a Google senior software engineer, was fired from Google in August after circulating an internal memo that questionedwomens biological suitability for technology jobs. Titled Googles Ideological Echo Chamber, the 10-page manifesto alleged that women are underrepresented in technology because women are more anxious and have lower stress tolerances than men.NLRB Statements about womens biological capabilities are not protected speechBefore he was fired, Damore filed a complaint with NLRB, arguing that Google was misrepresenting and shaming me in order to silence my complaints. TheNational Labor Relations Actgives employees the right to engage in concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection, including charged political speech.In an agency memo, Jayme Sophir, an attorney withNLRB, was not convinced by Damores argument and recommended dismissing his complaint, agreeing that Google was within its rights to fire him. Sophirs memo outlined that while Damores criticism of Google was protected speech, Damore had also made unprotected discriminatory statements regarding womens heightened neuroticism and mens prevalence at the top of the IQ distribution.Employers have a strong interest in promoting diversity and encouraging employees across diverse demographic groups to thrive in their workplaces, Sophirwrote. Employers must be permitted to nip in the bud the kinds of employee conduct that could lead to a hostile workplace. Damores words caused negative, disruptive consequences to Googles workplace. The NLRB memo said that at least two female engineering candidates for employment at Google said they were withdrawing from consideration explicitly because of Damores memo.The memo also gives us insight into what exactly Damore was told during his firing. Google has chosen not to comment specifically on Damores case, but in the NLRB memo, Sophir noted that Google emphasized Damore was being fired for what he said about women, not what believed about Googles hiring practices.I also want to be clear that this is not about you expressing yourself on political issues or having political views that are different than others at the company, Googles menschengerecht resources department told Damore over the phone when he was fired, according to the NLRB. Having a different political view is absolutely fine. Advancing gender stereotypes is not.Although the memos words are not legally binding since Damore dropped his NLRB complaint before it could potentia lly get dismissed, it shows how a court could rule if Damore continues to pursue legal action. And Damore is not letting his grievance go. In January, Damore announced that he was filing a class-action suit against Google on behalf of discriminated male, politically conservative employees at the tech giant.

Running Taught Me About Overcoming Work Challenges -The Muse

Running Taught Me About Overcoming Work Challenges -The MuseRunning Taught Me About Overcoming Work Challenges Outrageous. Thats how I wouldve characterized the suggestion of running a half-marathon several years ago. I wouldve laughed it off, made excuses for why it was impossible, and maybe even thought unkind thoughts about the person encuraging me to pursue such a challenging and time-consuming hobby.Fast-forward to the future and on February 26, 2017, I crossed the finish line of my first half-marathon. In plus-rechnen to figuring out I could tackle what once seemed out of reach, I learned (or in some cases re-learned) several other compelling lessons along the way that I found applicable in other areas of my life. In fact, I used those principles to overcome several challenges at work recentlyThese wont be entirely new to everyone reading this, but they are good reminders of important principles that can get lost when were feeling overwhelmed or scared.1. Good Relationships W ill Push You to New HeightsFor many years I was a solitary runner, but when I discovered that a new friend was also a runner, we began logging miles together. She was the first to suggest we sign up for a half-marathon. Id never run more than seven miles, but she knew I could do it, even if I doubted my own ability. Her encouragement and unwavering belief played a huge role in my success.We all struggle with internal doubts, and there are plenty of people who will readily reinforce your doubts lest you outshine them. Those arent your people. Surrounding yourself withstrong role models, mentors, and true friendswill help you blast through your own limits. How do you tease the two exotisch? Pick people who will challenge you and who are genuinely thrilled when you excel. When you identify your workplace champions, make the effort to build and maintain those important relationships while managing your less supportive colleagues in a way that doesnt sabotage your time or energy. 2. Qual ity Guidance Is Worth the InvestmentMy friend and I didnt just start running long distances. We selected and followed a tried-and-true training guide developed by experienced and deeply knowledgeable runners. We invested in quality shoes and researched tactics specific to distance races, resulting in weekly gains in our abilities.Similarly, in your career, if you dont make the right investments, youre going to struggle to get ahead. If you want to advance, you have to look at the ways you can invest in your career. Maybe that means taking a class or even going back to school. Maybe you need to focus on building an online presence. Regardless of where you are in your career, theres always something you can learn or improve, and there are plenty of qualified people and quality tools that can help. 3. Preparations ImportantI didnt decide to run the longest distance Ive ever run on race day. I started a year in advance by talking with several runners about the preparation process, looki ng into training options, and researching different races before I took the leap and signed up for one.Similarly, in your career, its foolhardy to apply for a new position or dive into a project with little to no preparation. You might not have the luxury of preparing for a year, or even a couple of months, but any preparation is better than none. If its a job youre after, take the time to garner support from your network and put together top-notch application materials. If youre tackling a new project, at a minimum, startwith a list of what you need to acquire and a list of what you need to do.4. Perfection Should Never Be the GoalOn the other hand, I also didnt wait until I knew I would win the race to participate. During the training process, my running partner and I both dealt with illness, injury, work and family obligations, and other unexpected disruptions that are simply part of life. We forged ahead anyway, determined to see ourcommitmentthrough. On race day, my friend ran despite an ongoing battle with a wicked cough. I had to stop twice in the last two miles to stretch. It wasnt a perfect race, but we crossed the finish line.If you attempt to wait until your circumstances are just so before presenting an initiative to your boss, youll only sabotage your success. Ive been in many planning meetings where someone was willing to share a half-formed idea that, through the collaborative process, developed into a great program or product. Had they kept their lips zipped until they had a fully-developed presenation, it wouldve been too late. If youre going to make a mistake, you certainly want to err on the side of being a creative, contributing team member who sometimes pitches a bad idea instead of the person who never speaks up.Sometimes a great idea can seem too far-fetched initially. An amazing job may seem out of your reach. A project may seem riddled with insurmountable challenges. Heres the truth You can do the scary things, just like thousands of p eople before you. It wont always be easy or go smoothly, but you can work your way through the most daunting obstacles.Whether in your career or in your personal life, if you want to function at your very best, connect with supportive people, invest in your own development, do what you do as well as you can, and reject the mythology of perfectionism. You just might surprise yourself and do something outrageous.

Three ASME Code Courses to Be Presented Next Month in New York

Three ASME Code Courses to Be Presented Next Month in New York Three ASME Code Courses to Be Presented Next Month in New York Three ASME Code Courses to Be Presented Next Month in New YorkASME Learning Development will offer three Code-related training courses next month in New York City. The classes, which are developed and presented by respected industry experts, will take place from Aug. 20 to 24 at New Horizons at 462 Seventh Ave. in Manhattan.The first course, API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 Fitness-for-Service, is designed to help participants understand and apply the API/ASME fitness-for-service standard in the workplace. The werkstoff presented in the course, which will take place Aug. 20-22, will demonstrate how the disciplines of stress analysis, materials engineering, and nondestructive inspection interact and apply to fitness-for-service assessment. The assessment methods apply to pressure vessels, piping, and tanks that are in-service.BPV Code, Section VIII, Division 1 Design and Fabrication of Pressure Vessels, to be held Aug. 20-22, is a comprehensive, three-day introduction to the requirements of Section VIII, Division 1 including background, organization, design, materials, fabrication, inspection, testing and documentation of pressure vessels. The class will examine the more commonly applied subsections and paragraphs, and includes a practical discussion of individual problems and situations.A third training course, Inspection, Repairs, and Alterations of Pressure Equipment, will provide participants with a thorough introduction to the requirements of various codes and standards as they relate to inspection, repairs and alterations of pressure equipment, particularly pressure vessels. The course, which will be offered Aug. 23 and 24, will cover the requirements of the National Board Inspection Code and the API-510 in detail and include a brief introduction to API-579, Fitness-for-Service.Participants can register for the last two courses as the BPV Code , Section VIII, Division 1 Combo Course and save up to $665.For more information on the ASME Learning Development training courses in New York, or to register, visit http//go.asme.org/newyork3.