Searching for a new job is stressful. And, unfortunately, getting a job offer isn’t necessarily the end of your worries. After all is said and done, you still may be left wondering, “Is this job offer right for me?” […]
Category: Work Life
How to Ask About Work-Life Balance in a Job Interview
Interviews are more than an evaluation of your skills and experience. It’s also your chance to learn more about the company and determine whether it’s a good fit for you. Part of this means digging into the company’s culture and deciding whether or not it aligns with your priorities— especially when it comes to things like […]
Affinity Bias: What It Is and How to Combat It
Have you ever been in a room full of strangers and immediately gravitated to the person who looked like they have the most in common with you? You probably didn’t realize it, but in that moment, you likely acted on what is known as affinity bias. Affinity bias is the tendency to favor someone because […]
Identifying 9 Types of Unconscious Bias at Work
As more and more companies set their sights on diversity and inclusion, unconscious bias is becoming a phrase that we’re hearing more about in the workplace. But understanding unconscious bias and its many forms isn’t always straightforward. Here’s what you need to know. […]
How to Choose a Health Insurance Plan from an Employer
Employer-provided health coverage is a major perk— if not a must-have— for jobseekers in the United States. According to a study from the Society for Human Resource Management, 46% of employees with employer-sponsored plans said health insurance was either the deciding factor or a positive influence in choosing their current job. Furthermore, 56% said that […]
7 Ways to Set Yourself Up for Success at a New Job
The first few weeks of a new job are crucial for setting yourself up for success. This is the time when you are getting to know your new colleagues, learning the ropes of the job, and making a good impression. The habits you form in those early days will set the tone for your time […]
Study: Majority of Workers Have Seen Higher Workloads Without Salary Match
Among all the talk of “quiet quitting” and “quiet firing,” murmurs of another, tongue-in-cheek phenomenon have emerged: quiet promotions, where an employer gives an employee increasing responsibility without a pay increase or title change. JobSage wanted to explore the validity of this phenomenon via a survey and add our own term to the mix: quiet […]
10 Terms to Know About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workplace Policies
Increasing awareness of systemic and social inequities has spurred many Americans to take a hard look at the deeply rooted causes of discrimination and bias toward members of marginalized communities, including in the workplace. In recent years, companies have placed more emphasis on implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives. To highlight how diversity policies are communicated […]
Why Bereavement Care Is a Benefit to Look For
There’s a new benefit to be on the lookout for when evaluating companies that you want to work for. […]
Study: Fully Remote Workers Report 33% Fewer Friends at Work
For many Americans, our jobs offer much more than a way to pay the bills. They provide ways we can enact passions, further our personal development and build our social networks. Many of us have met lifelong friends, mentors or even romantic partners at our workplaces. However, with remote work rising in popularity in recent […]