You'll face some unique issues and challenges in the technology workplace. Here are some tips on how to deal with various aspects of corporate culture and how to find or create opportunities for your own career advancement. Learn about special office setups and perks, and how some companies have been adding a fun factor to the workplace.
Learning that your company has cut back on holiday bonuses can be a real disappointment. But if your employer is forced to make major staff holiday gift cutbacks, there are still ways to maintain the spirit of the season in the office and among your tech worker colleagues. Read more to find out how you can deal with staff holiday party cancellations, xmas bonus cuts and cutbacks in holiday gifts …
An overview of presenteeism - what it is, why people come to work sick, what is the cost of presenteeism to employers and workers, what other harm presenteeism can cause, and how to minimize presenteeism for a happier, healthier, more productive workforce.
An article about the Emergency Influenza Containment Act: what it is, who would be covered by the law, and some of the pros and cons of the proposed legislation.
Information about sick leave pay: who is entitled to it and the legislation that is currently being considered in order to make it mandatory to offer certain employees a minimum number of paid sick days.
Background information on the Healthy Families Act, originally introduced in 2005 in order to require employers with at least 15 employees to offer at least minimal sick benefits.
What's it like to work as an independent contractor? Find out more in this article, which discusses the pros and cons of being an independent contractor, how to get started in this role, and how to work with independent contractor agencies.
A list of the top websites where you can gather employment law data. Here you will find the most up-to-date, reliable and informative sites to find employment law advice. These sites are great places to research employment laws and get answers to many of your employment law questions.
A discussion of telecommuting and whether it's a good fit for the IT workplace. Tips on optimizing telework arrangements so that both employee and employer are happy.
Why are some employers blocking workers from accessing social networking or social media sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter? Find out more about the distractions these sites can cause for IT workers, how much money companies lose from these disruptions, and how you can use social media wisely within the workplace and outside of the office.
How the baby boomer workforce is affecting the technology industry and available jobs, including the potential effects of retirement and the shifting workplace culture.
Definition of and issues with H1B or H1-B visas as related to jobs in technology. Advice on how to start the H1B application, as well as information on H1B quota and transfer issues. Includes INS or Immigration and Naturalization Services issues.
Links to several informative sites where you can find employment law advice. These sites are great places to research employment laws and get answers to many of your employment law questions.
