MarketWatch
Got laid off? Here's what to do next
Navigating a job loss can come with many challenges, but there are options. These tips can help with short-term obstacles and long-term benefits.
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How to Write a Review on Glassdoor
In this video I show in simple steps how to write a review on Glassdoor. To leave a Glassdoor review you will need an activated Glassdoor account (or Glassdoor profile) - this is also quick and simple and I cover this briefly in the...
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Life in the Colonies: Work
The Thirteen Colonies were built by a diverse workforce including skilled laborers, indentured servants, enslaved people, and criminals, in stark contrast to modern labor practices.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Founded by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, the Department of Agriculture safeguards farming standards and boosts rural development through a series of progressive programs.
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The Federal Reserve
Born from a series of financial crises in the 20th century, the Federal Reserve, or Fed, controls monetary policy in the United States to ensure economic growth through maximum employment and fair pricing.
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Teddy Roosevelt's Square Deal
In the early 1900s, President Theodore Roosevelt's progressive legislation, dubbed the Square Deal, aimed to limit the power of corporations, protect consumers, and conserve natural resources. The Square Deal drastically changed the...
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Forced Removal to Mexico: Repatriation Drives
During the Great Depression, the U.S. government detained and deported almost 2 million Mexican American citizens and people of Mexican descent, in an initiative known as the Repatriation Drives.
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Richard Wright
At a time when Jim Crow laws made racial segregation legal across much of the United States, author Richard Wright gave voice to a struggle – as the first African American author to achieve widespread critical and commercial success.
PBS
Is Your Job Future-Proof?
AI and machine learning are making inroads into fields never thought possible... Are robots coming for YOUR job?
PBS
How to Weigh Job Benefits
Salaries are easy to compare, but when it comes to the other stuff like health plans, day care, vacation and schedule flexibility, it can take a bit of brain power to figure out which job offer is best!
PBS
Are 401(k)s a Financial Silver Bullet?
Almost every financial adviser recommends having a 401(k)... but are they the surefire solution they're made out to be?
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Factors That Affect Income
“Factors That Affect Income” discusses various economic factors that affect profit and income, such as inflation, deflation, unemployment, capital goods, human capital, and productivity.
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The Lavender Scare
The Lavender Scare was a government clampdown on members of the LGBTQ+ community in the 1940s, 50s and 60s which saw gay and lesbians barred from the federal government for decades.
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Robber Barons or Captains of Industry?
The Gilded Age was a period of unprecedented industrial and economic growth in the United States – but were the men at the helm captains of industry or robber barons out for their own?
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Interview Questions
A video entitled "Interview Questions" which details ways to prepare for interview questions.
Economics Explained
The Tragic Reality of Brain Drain on Poor Countries
The phenomenon of brain drain is when the best and brightest workers from poor countries immigrate to rich countries in the pursuit of higher pay and living conditions. This can hinder the development of poor countries because many of...
Vlogbrothers
Is the Gender Pay Gap Real?
In which John examines the complex and tangled question of the gender wage gap, and looks at some of the reasons why women who work full time are paid less than men who work full time. Sources: The pay gap increases as workers age, and...
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ISO 27001 2022 People controls
In this video, we will be discussing the ISO 27001 2022 People controls. ISO 27001 is a globally recognized standard for information security management systems. The 2022 version of the standard includes updated controls for managing the...
The Business Professor
Do You Need a Business Degree - Career Development
This Video Explains: Do You Need a Business Degree - Career Development
Global Health with Greg Martin
Jobs in Global Health - who's hiring
In this video, Dr Greg Martin looks at the organisations working in the global health space. Specifically, he talks about how to do a landscape analysis to identify an organisations that you might want to work for. This video is all...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Finding a job in Global Health
In this video, Dr Greg Martin talk about career opportunities in Global Health, including what organisations you can work for and what skills sets you'll need. Finding a job in Global Health isn't always easy but hopefully this video...
Healthcare Triage
Employer-Based Insurance Can Trap You at Work
For better or worse, health insurance in the United States is largely furnished by employers. One of the worse aspects of employer funded health care is that people may be less likely to change jobs, or to start a business.