Workplace

As part of Second Chance Month, Google is announcing the Grow with Google Career Readiness for Reentry Program, a new initiative to bring digital skills and job readiness training to formerly incarcerated individuals in California. In California, Grow with Google is partnering with five nonprofits — The Last Mile, Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO), Defy Ventures — that have proven track records for developing and delivering high-quality job reentry training. The program will train 10,000 across...

Facebook, Uber, and Microsoft already reopened their offices for their employees. The shift from home to office will take effect in May.  Facebook started a work-from-home set up last May 2020. It was during this time when the pandemic was still in its early stages. Tech Companies Going Back to Office Facebook's VP for HR Brynn Harrington said staff can work from home permanently. All the employees need to do...

One of the most important aspects of a business is hiring the right people to work for you or with you. Making sure you hire effective and dedicated people means you have to possess a good understanding of how people function in a business. HR managers have the necessary skills to identify performers from slackers. But this is only during the recruitment process. From hiring to working, workers should have...

Setting up a virtual party needs a lot of preparation. Here are some tips on how to make a virtual party an event for anyone to enjoy. How to Create A Virtual Party That's Fun & Entertaining Virtual Party - Set Up The Party Mood In the same way, you get club vibes from putting strobe lights inside your room, virtual parties can give the desired mood given time and...

Social distancing was a term created in connection with the COVID-19 outbreak as a means of encouraging people to avoid group gatherings and stay at home. Such encouragement was necessary as the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, known as SARS-CoV-2, can be transmitted via close contact with infected persons. But many people are starting to realize that human connections and a sense of community are more necessary than ever! The sense...

Flexibility is one of the things you can enjoy as a business owner. However, with this freedom also comes quite a number of responsibilities as the balance is essential if you want to make sure that things will get accomplished. This is why planning a parental leave when you own a business can be a bit more nerve-racking than as an employee. As a business owner, you’re in charge so...

Operating in a tech hub is one of the things that startups believe they need to do in order to succeed. It has always felt like the right thing to do for budding entrepreneurs as such locations promise the most suitable atmosphere and culture for their employees. Tech hubs also draw in the right people that firms want to get on board so it just makes sense that they base...

Product Managers must possess core competencies that can be applied in all settings, whether in large corporations or in small startups. But their roles and responsibilities will obviously different because of the differences in assets, market, and capitalization, among other factors, between these companies. In a startup, a product manager has to be quick on his feet, so to speak, because the startup’s path is unpredictable – one day, it’s...

The email inbox is either your friend or your foe, but most of the time, if managed poorly, it becomes Pandora’s box, it gobsmacks you with a ton of headache and frustration, and it’s the perfect way to cripple or even hinder your productivity. But, if it’s properly managed, the email can be a very good friend of yours that leads you to productivity and efficient collaboration. This quick guide...

Investing in your future often means learning how to code. Everywhere you look, you’ll see the importance of computer science education. Regardless of the industry, you’ll see practical applications for this. Despite its importance, the world still suffers from a vast shortage of developers. The average American will spend more than three hours of their day in the digital world. It’s possible due to the 4 million software engineers in...

The current health crisis has devastated not just the lives of the people but the economy as well. Lots of businesses folded within the first half of the year, unable to survive the new ways of life folks were forced into in order to curb the spread of the virus. However, as the saying goes, “when one door closes, another opens.” Some businesses may have had to close up shop...

You’ve graduated from a reputable college with a tech degree and top grades, so you think to get a tech job at a startup is a cinch, right? You couldn’t be more wrong, especially if you have to first go through an interview. Regardless of your tech skills, your interview may be the hurdle that keeps you from getting your dream job. Plenty of otherwise capable tech graduates fails at...

Hiring is complicated and a time-consuming process, which poses various challenges for recruiters at every stage –right from sourcing to onboarding. The recruitment process gets further complicated with a humongous amount of paperwork, spreadsheets, phone calls, and emails. HR tech has helped solve many of these challenges. One such HR tech is Jobsoid, an ATS. Jobsoid is not just any ATS. It is a one-stop recruiting solution to not only...

Looking for a job? We got you covered. We have curated a list of great companies in Southern California who are still hiring amid the Coronavirus economic slowdown. Companies Hiring in Southern California (SoCal) Technology Jobs in Los Angeles The RAND Corporation's reputation is built on quality and objectivity. RAND provides an exciting intellectual environment and opportunities for career growth. We hire highly qualified applicants and provide challenging assignments. Job openings...

Smart entrepreneurs are learning to live with the new-new normal—and many are even thriving amid pandemic. We asked BAM portfolio company founders how they’ve pivoted successfully. When COVID-19 first hit, many referred to the "new normal" we would all soon face. By that standard, we now find ourselves in the 3.0 or even 4.0 version of life amid pandemic. We closed down, opened up, dialed it back again, and continue...

The email inbox is either your friend or your foe, but most of the time, if managed poorly, it becomes Pandora’s box, it gobsmacks you with a ton of headache and frustration, and it’s the perfect way to cripple or even hinder your productivity. But, if it’s properly managed, the email can be a very good friend of yours that leads you to productivity and efficient collaboration. This quick guide...

Los Angeles is a city built on the intersection of dreams and determination. For over a century, millions of people have proven that the judicious application of creativity and hard work can literally make imagination into reality. The media born in this capital of worldwide innovation has enthralled billions and started a process by which art forms have given rise to new art forms on a regular basis. Podcasting is...

The current COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many businesses to a lot of uncertainties ranging from a decline in sales to a ‘work-from-home environment. This pandemic, like other turbulences, causes a lot of anxiety and loss of focus in any environment typically. This turmoil and dynamic have changed the internal communication perspective for most of the brands across the world. It is at turbulent times like this that a leader needs to stand...

Millions of Americans have become unemployed due to the limited operations and closures of companies in several industries. You may be one of them or you may have been job hunting when the pandemic hit. Whatever your current situation, you should have hope that a job is just around the corner! Of course, it will be more challenging to find a job considering the economic downturn. But keep in mind...

The coronavirus lockdown is affecting most industries including the manufacturing field, hotel and travel companies, and so many others. It is a well-known fact that companies won’t go back to the ‘old normal’ after the coronavirus outbreak subsides. The trend for remote working is continuously increasing, and so is the delivery and logistics industry. This trend will inevitably cause some changes to the work field as we know it today,...