The traditional forty-hour work week may be going away as of January 2014, with the final implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA) or ObamaCare. Currently, the Bureau of Labor Statistics defines full-time employment status…

One of the cornerstones of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) or ObamaCare are the Health Care Exchanges which are to be fully functional by January 1, 2014. Individuals who are not eligible for insurance through their employer,…

Increased Taxes January 2014 not only brings in a new year but three highly visible new taxes. Starting in 2014, ObamaCare will implement the $100 billion dollar health insurance sales tax which we’ll see as increased premiums. (February 2, 2013…

The Facts. The Patient Protection and the Affordable Care Act 2010/ PPACA, is moving forward faster than the public can grasp the implications of this new health care bill. Portions have already been implemented and complete implementation is targeted for…

Everybody makes resolutions early in the new year. If your resolution includes a new job, you will also need new strategies to stand out from your competition. So, how do you shine among the millions of Americans in the labor…

If you have been patiently observing the job market and waiting for the right opportunity to open, this may be your year, particularly if you have a track record in technology, health care, manufacturing or engineering. Jobs in other sectors,…

Unemployment statistics near year-end have reached the lowest at 7.7 percent, giving hope that the economy will continue to recover. Jobs in the private sector are expected to grow despite the dynamics of the federal fiscal cliff. Considering the country’s…

To understand how the fiscal cliff (a bundle of U.S. federal tax increases and spending cuts) might affect the job market in 2013, it helps to understand five precursory facts. The U.S. federal budget fiscal year for the 2013 budget…