While the phrase “everyone deserves a second chance” is popular, for convicts this doesn’t always seem like a reality. Many ex-criminals struggles to find work after their release from prison or following court-mandated rehabilitation programs. Unfortunately, this can cause a relapse back into the patterns of behavior that first got them into trouble. Luckily, there [...]
Hiring & Employment
It takes time to get to know someone. We’ve all heard the saying “don’t read a book by its cover,” and it’s something that we should all strive for. At the same time, human beings are wired to look for certain things in people. Both biological and cultural factors play in the way that we [...]
21.9 million US workers were laid off in 2018. Being laid off is often unexpected. Sometimes, there are signs you are about to be laid off from work, but other times you are blindsided by your employer. If your employer is laying off large amounts of employees, you may have seen some of your coworkers [...]
Bilinguals have an easy time understanding mathematical concepts and developing strong thinking skills. Compared to non-bilingual people, bilinguals develop problem-solving skills and can learn more languages. Based on a 2011 Census Bureau survey, 21% of Americans speak a language other than English. The majority of Americans who are bilingual speak Spanish (55%), French (17%), and [...]
Are you one of the 8% of Americans with a felony on their record? If so, looking for a job might be daunting. As a convicted felon, there are some jobs that are automatically barred, and you’re not allowed to participate in them at all. This will vary from state to state, but there are [...]
