A new study finds that racial discrimination has had a profoundly negative impact on the economy, underscoring the importance of diversity-focused hiring. 

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How many times have you been told to smile? If you’re a woman, chances are you’ve been told to smile — not for a picture, but just because you should be smiling — far more than you’re comfortable with. And you’ve probably heard all these cringeworthy phrases before:

“Why don’t you smile, sweetheart?”

“Nobody likes a grumpy girl.”

“You look ...

A new report from XpertHR explains the differences in managing generations with typically widely divergent views on employee-employer dynamics. 
Improvements in the gender wage gap have been made in the last 35 years, though very gradually. The gap is shrinking for a younger generation, however. 

Peruse the CareerCast.com Jobs Rated Report for 2015, and you'll notice careers linked to statistical and consumer analysis rank among the best: data scientist, market research analyst, statistician.

Data analysis plays an integral role in helping businesses tailor products and marketing to consumers. Analytics can also help predict risk in the workplace. And, as the U.S. Department of Labor ...

We often ask ourselves how to define the word diversity. Some define it as differences among people, with no limitations on what those differences can be. This could mean that diversity is found in a crowd of individuals who follow the Jewish and Christian faiths. To others, diversity is exclusively a term meant to describe cultural differences, and these are often defined ...

Over the years, we’ve come to think of diversity mainly in terms of quotas and numbers. Some think of it as taking power and resources from one group and giving them to another. But diversity is something that benefits us all. Embracing diversity is one of the keys to being well in spirit, mind, and body.

I’m often asked to ...

Jobs Rated

COVID-19 changed the job landscape and has left some jobs more difficult to fill, and essential jobs lagging on pay.
Competitive pay and ever-evolving opportunities define the CareerCast.com Jobs Rated Report's Best Jobs of 2021.
A college education is beneficial in the job landscape, but not all degrees are created alike.

Career Advice

You have probably received a bevy of advice on your job search, but not all of it is good. Replacing antiquated ideas and downright wrong ideas can make the difference in landing a new position, and not.
For job seekers looking to get into tech, traditional university training might not be the best bet. The future of tech is evolving, and tech-interested individuals should look for programs offering more creative solutions.
While the labor market ended 2021 on an upswing, Leisure and Hospitality continues to struggle meeting pre-pandemic employment numbers. But there is help out there for hirers in the industry.