FMLA Leave: Eligibility Questions and a Planning Checklist
Review the federal FMLA eligibility framework and prepare practical questions about leave, documentation, benefits, and returning to work.
Military Retirement: When Years of Service Really Pay Off
When somebody has done something good, it is right to provide him or her some rewards. For all the hardships and continuous service to the community, a worker is entitled to all the required benefits in exchange for all the services that he or she has done.
It is for this reason that retirement benefits are extremely important. It is solely the best gratification one could ever have after so many years of working hard.
In the military, people who work for the government…
L-1 Transfers: Prepare for a Conversation With Your Employer
Explore the L-1 transfer framework and organize questions about related companies, overseas employment, duties, and a proposed U.S. role.
How Emotional Intelligence Impacts Sales Performance and Employee Retention in an Auto Dealership
One of the mysteries of the auto dealership world is why general managers and general sales managers assume that low productivity and the resulting high turnover are inevitable with their sales teams. Research has shown it is appropriate to apply the Pareto principle to salespeople whereby 20 percent of all salespeople now make 80 percent of all sales. That means 80 percent of the sales force fights over the remaining 20 percent of the business not produced by the top sales pros.
Overtime and Hours Worked: A Practical U.S. Worker Checklist
Understand the federal overtime baseline, review workweek records, and ask better questions about breaks and missing work time.
Networking and Volunteering: Keys to Career Success for College Students and Graduates
College students and recent graduates seeking to get a foot in the door in the working world can gain valuable experience through volunteering.
H-1B Sponsorship: Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Role
Prepare for an H-1B sponsorship discussion with questions about the role, qualifications, employer process, timing, and official requirements.
Five Interview Questions You Should Always Ask
These five questions go beyond the obvious ones, such as the title of the job, the job description, to whom it would be reporting, and other such basic questions. In fact, it’s unlikely you’ll even need to ask those questions, as they’re usually outlined for you.
With some preparation and thought, you should be able to easily come up with 15 – 20 first-interview questions to ask. But these five – in some form – should always be asked.
Not only will they help you to asce…
Minimum Wage and Your Paycheck: What U.S. Workers Should Check
Check your pay rate, hours, deductions, and applicable state or local minimum wage. Learn where to find official U.S. wage guidance.
U.S. Work Visas: Understand the Process Before Applying
Understand the difference between a work petition, visa, and admission. Prepare questions and documents before pursuing a U.S. job opportunity.