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Recruiter Ghosting, The Job Seeker’s Latest Nightmare

Jennifer R. Scott │September 2, 2021 With all of the trials and tribulations that come along with searching for a job during the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic—fighting against job application algorithms, going up against hundreds or even thousands of other applicants, and being forced into applying to just any job, regardless of whether or […]

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Upcoming Book: Introduction and a Survey for You!

Jennifer R. Scott │August 17, 2021 Hi, everyone! I am excited to announce my upcoming book, Take That Job And Shove It: Why American Workers Are No Longer Willing To Settle For Dead-End, Low-Paying, High-Stress Jobs. By now, many of you have heard of “The Great Resignation.” If not, I am giving my readers and […]

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Should Minimum Wage be Raised to $15 Per Hour: Why or Why Not?

Who knew that could be such a controversial question? As lawmakers decided whether it should happen, the topic is getting hotter and hotter. So hot, in fact, tempers are flaring all over the United States. Those who oppose the amount of the increase have what they believe to be legitimate reasons to give a minimal […]

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Right-to-work Laws, At-will Employment, and the Hidden Agenda

Jennifer Scott │ November 4, 2020 People often confuse the terms “right-to-work” and “at-will.” While they can exist simultaneously, the expressions do have different meanings. Right-to-work laws were established to determine whether employees are required to join unions or other employment organizations. In contrast, at-will employment gives an employer the right to terminate an employee […]

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Top 6 Red Flags of a Toxic Work Environment

Jennifer R. Scott │ July 20, 2020 Are you satisfied with your current job situation? Does your employer provide you with opportunities for growth? Does your employer advocate for strong working relationships? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in your current role? Do you feel safe at work? Do you receive adequate support when […]