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Most of us spend an average of 2,080 hours at work each year, our noses pressed firmly to the proverbial grindstone. And that doesn’t count the occasional all-nighter we have to pull when a deadline is about to be missed, or the constant texts, e-mails and message alerts.

For the lucky ones, it’s in the name of doing something they love, saving the world, or making a mint. But that’s not the case for most people. So how do we make our jobs less frustrating? READ MORE AT NEW YORK POST

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As unemployment rates remain low across the country, strong employee benefits packages are a key driver of both recruitment and retention. Diverse business owners — specifically those owned by Hispanics and African Americans — appear to be leading the way, as they are the most likely to offer benefits that can increase employee satisfaction.

According to Nationwide's fourth annual survey of U.S. business owners with 1-499 employees, 85 percent of African-American business owners and 81 percent of Hispanic business owners say they offer some form of an employee benefits package — well exceeding the broader business owner market (64 percent). READ MORE AT CISION

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Target Corp has agreed to review its policies for screening job applicants and pay $3.74 million to settle a lawsuit claiming its use of criminal background checks kept thousands of blacks and Hispanics from obtaining employment.

The preliminary settlement filed on Thursday with the U.S. District Court in Manhattan requires a judge's approval. READ MORE AT YAHOO FINANCE

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10 tips for landing a job in a new city

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When it comes to moving to a new city, there are so many things to take into consideration, including employment. Unless you are moving for a job that you already have, it can be intimidating to apply for jobs in a new city. After all, you are not there already, and you can’t just go to an interview on a moment’s notice.

So, what you need to do is find ways to convince potential employers that you are the person they should hire. READ MORE AT ENTREPRENEUR

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How to attract top Hispanic millennials

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The population of the United States and its workforce will become substantially more Hispanic in the coming decades. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that Hispanics represented 17.4% of the population in 2014 and that the Hispanic demographic will make a huge jump to 28.6% by 2060.

According to another metric, which appeared in a SHRM publication, the U.S. Labor Bureau predicts that one in every two workers that enter the workforce in 2025 will be Hispanic. READ MORE AT HRDIVE

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Networking can be a challenge for introverts. Its connotations with needless self-promotion can present a daunting hurdle for those who prefer quieter social interaction.

But if you aspire to higher leadership, networking can’t be avoided – it is crucially important for career progress. So, are there ways for introverts to find their networking groove? The answer is yes. READ MORE AT FINANCIAL REVIEW

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Six steps to improving mental wellbeing at work

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Three in five employees have experienced mental health issues in the past year because of work, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by charity Business in the Community. So what steps can be taken to improve wellbeing in the workplace?

Identify your triggers
Working out what triggers stress or poor mental health can help you anticipate problems and think of ways to solve them, says mental health charity Mind. READ MORE AT THE GUARDIAN

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Unemployment rate edges down to 3.9% in July

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U.S. job growth is improving as companies added 157,000 jobs in July, and the unemployment rate fell slightly to 3.9%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Gains were seen in professional and business services, manufacturing, healthcare, and social assistance.

In July, the unemployment rate edged down by 0.1 percentage point to 3.9%, following an increase in June. The number of unemployed persons declined by 284,000 to 6.3 million in July. Both measures were down over the year, by 0.4 percentage point and 676,000, respectively.

Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rates for adult men (3.4%) and Whites (3.4%) declined in July. The jobless rates for adult women (3.7%), teenagers (13.1%), Blacks (6.6%), Asians (3.1%), and Hispanics (4.5%) showed little or no change over the month. READ MORE AT HOTEL BUSINESS

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5 Tips For Staying Interested In Your Career

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Do you wake up feeling pumped about work, or wanting to stay in bed? So much of our lives is spent working. Don’t waste those precious hours doing something you don’t care about. At the very least, you should be interested in what you do.

Only 13% of employees worldwide say they are engaged in their jobs. What about the other 87%? READ MORE AT FORBES

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Net Generation. Centennials. The iGeneration. Whatever label you choose, Generation Z is here, and its oldest members are beginning to enter the workforce.

Born after 1995, this generation has never known a world without the internet, and most can’t recall a time before smartphones. The oldest members of this new generation have been shaped by events like 9/11 and the Great Recession, and now they’re beginning to look for work. READ MORE AT THE BUSINESS JOURNALS

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How to explain gaps on your resume

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One of the most important things about acing an interview aside from authenticity? Transparency.

So, if there's a gap in your resume, rest assured it will come up during an interview. Assume recruiters will spot it on your resume and inquire about why there's a gap or what you were doing with your time.

There are several ways to address it in a thoughtful, straightforward manner depending on the actual reason. READ MORE AT U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

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Wall Street is looking at lot more diverse – at least for the summer.

This year’s crop of interns is Bank of America’s “most diverse group ever,” the lender told investors on its second-quarter earnings call. Women comprise 45 percent of the current class – up from 42 percent in 2017 – while non-white interns make up 55 percent. Goldman Sachs . and Wells Fargo report similar numbers. READ MORE AT THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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As social movements across the country continue to shape global conversations around equity, the spotlight and opportunity have been thrust onto the business sector to reflect the values society cares about most.

For the first time ever, this generation of the U.S. workforce is demanding a more genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, one that represents the spectrum of our population and the various social movements happening in and across the communities they serve. READ MORE AT TRIPLE PUNDIT

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The best career advice no one takes

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NEXT time you're going for a job interview, a "selfie" could make all the difference.

That's according to HR expert Gary Burnison, chief executive of management consulting firm Korn Ferry and author of Lose the Resume, Land the Job.

He argues that if you're landing interviews but not getting any further, like most people you'll probably go back to polishing your resume when you should be doing "one thing that could really make a difference". READ MORE AT THE IPSWICH ADVERTISER

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The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC) will host its Annual Closing the Gap Conference on June 12 at the Community College of Philadelphia, welcoming entrepreneurs, leaders and human resource professionals to a series of sessions on successfully marketing to and engaging Latinos in the food and hospitality industries.

“The conference provides business owners, corporations, and industry professionals the opportunity to learn how to overcome the outcome gaps Latinos face in the food and hospitality industry,” READ MORE AT AL DIA

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Millennial’s guide to holiday office parties

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Your first holiday office party is approaching and you’re looking forward to schmoozing with your colleagues. But don’t mistake this get-together for “thirsty Thursday” or other favourite get-togethers with your new-found work buddies. Especially if you’re just launching your career, you want to protect your untarnished reputation.

In other words: Do the exact opposite of what you’ve seen in the trailers for Office Christmas Party... READ MORE AT TORONTO SUN

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