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Steps to Take When You Have Been Sexually Harassed at Work

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Sexual harassment happens in the workplace more often than many of us would like to think. There are over 12,000 claims of being sexually harassed at work that are made to the EEOC each year. Sexual harassment is any unsolicited and unwanted behavior that is sexual in nature. The Equality Act of 2010 was created to protect employees against sexual harassment, including employers, employees, contractors, and job applicants. The following behaviors can be classed as sexual harassment: Violation of dignity through unwanted direct contact or assault Intimidation or humiliation through threats or stalking Offensive comments or vulgar language Hostility It can often be difficult for victims to identify if their experiences can be classed as sexual harassment. However, if you feel … Read more

Top 10 Simple Ways on How to Improve Your Career Today!

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3 Surefire Ways To Get Ahead At Work And Career

The only person that is responsible for your career success is you – not your family, not your friends, not your spouse, and certainly not your boss – just you. If you are unhappy with where you are from a career perspective, you need to find ways to change that and improve your career. So many people go to work just for the salary, which is a sad truth. These people don’t consider their job as a career, but simply a means to an end. That is an understandable, yet soul-destroying, mindset. To achieve job satisfaction, you need to focus on career growth and improvement. Sometimes people want to change, they’re positively desperate for it – but they don’t have … Read more

5 Tips to Help You Save for Your Dream Home

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Saving to own a dream home can seem like an impossible task. Getting a large deposit is essential, but it isn’t always easy when you have so many other expenses, including your existing rent. Luckily there are some things you can do to reach your final goal. You need to plan ahead, prepare for the unexpected, and carefully assess your finances. Below, we will talk about five tips to help you save for your dream home. Want to learn more? Then let’s get started! Create your budget The very first step before you begin the process is creating your budget. You need to consider the house’s cost, the size of the required deposit, and hidden expenses. Some of which include: … Read more

Credit Card Scams – How Not to Be the Next Victim

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Credit cards are the greatest boon for any person who wants to spend money without actually having any money in their hands. If not used properly, credit cards can cause different issues sabotaging your credit score, especially with credit card scams. There are numerous credit card scams that can make you fall victim to their whimsical tricks. Follow the simple steps given here to learn about the different types of credit card scams and protect yourself from becoming a victim of them. How to Use Credit Cards Safely? Pay attention to the basics. Do not write the pin number on the back of the card. Do not disclose your credit card details like CVV and PIN number to any person … Read more

When It Comes to Investing, Beware of “Di-Worsification”

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The following is a guest post about diversification by Robert F. Roby, author of Wealth Simplified: The Secrets of Everyday People Who Retire Richer, Happier, and Earlier. If you’d like to submit a guest post to Money Q&A, be sure to check out our guest posting guidelines. A common refrain used by investors and advisors to describe diversification is “Don’t put all of your eggs in the same basket.” In its most simplistic terms, diversification means allocating your investment dollars to a variety of different assets, such as stocks, funds, bonds, and deposit products, within different sectors of the economy. Diversification typically involves investing in companies of different sizes, both large and small alike, in different industries and different sectors, … Read more

How to Build an Online Business Around Your Professional Skills

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If you have a professional skill that companies are willing to pay a handsome salary for, you should build an online business. This might be more profitable in the long run than finding a corporate job because there is no cap on how much you can earn. To start, identify a niche in your profession. Next, create a small business website that reflects who you are and what you do. After building your user-friendly site, offer high-quality content that engages visitors. Once you’ve set up your business, here are a few key things to focus on to build an online business: Drive Traffic by Ranking Well on Search Engine Results Pages If done well, search engine optimization (SEO) will get … Read more