How to Ask for a Raise
We recently reported that real wages have barely budged, despite the strong economy. Today’s average wage (after accounting for inflation) has about the same purchasing power... read more
Real-life Clues the Job’s a Nightmare
To honor Halloween, we bring you chilling tales of near misses when it comes dodging a nightmare job. Some of these tips are just plain common sense but, at the moment, they... read more
Tips on Creating PTO Donation and Leave-Sharing Programs
Even if you have a generous PTO policy, some employees may find themselves needing more while others find themselves with substantially more hours than they need. Enter PTO... read more
Why Aren’t Real Wages Soaring?
Unemployment is at an all-time low. Your skills are in high demand. The Texas economy is soaring (1 in 7 U.S. jobs created in the past year were created in Texas). Yet, Pew... read more
Creating a New Job Role: How (and Why) to Nail It
Talent is increasingly hard to attract. In fact, LinkedIn recently named Austin the hottest job market in America. In July alone, Austin posted a 14.3% increase in year-over-year... read more
5 Ways to Beat the Gender Pay Gap
The gender pay gap may seem like a fading issue but, scratch the surface (or peer through the glass ceiling), and there’s evidence it remains. A recent Payscale report shows... read more
Employment in the Age of Legalized Marijuana
It was once easy to rule out anyone who tested positive for marijuana from employment, but the area is no longer cut-and-dry. As more states allow medical and recreational use... read more
Overqualified for the Job You Want?
Jane had just moved to Austin and was working in retail while hunting for a position in her field of marketing communications. She had been out of school for only two years... read more
Valuable Job Benefits That Cost Next-to-Nothing
These days, providing employees with world-class benefits can practically put an employer out of business. But can you attract top talent without it? And what’s important... read more