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After years of hard work, study and dedication, the big day has finally come. It’s graduation day, and just like that, you’re no longer a college student. Now, it’s time to move onto the next big thing — finding your first full-time job. This process is a challenge — we …

In today’s work environment, many employees read and answer emails as part of their everyday tasks. Unfortunately, hackers can use phishing scams and malware to access company systems.

While many companies today have security training to help employees identify and avoid risky emails, human error still poses a risk. Fake …

When you’re hired for a new job, the immediate feeling is almost always one of excitement. A new workplace, new coworkers, new opportunities, perhaps better pay and more benefits. But when you accept a new job, you’re also moving into an unfamiliar situation. Whether your job is with a small, …

Many jobs earn not just a wage but also other forms of earnings. Some sales jobs and other types of employment, for example, can earn workers commissions, or an amount of money based on performance. A commission is usually a percentage amount of sales and is paid at regular intervals, …

Overtime refers to the time worked by an employee over 40 hours per week. According to The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most employees must be paid 1.5 times their regular working wage for any work above 40 hours per week. In some cases, however, employers must use a …