Category Archives: Business

Americans are working past the retirement age

Posted on April 5, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Tom Sadowski, 65, of Sterling, VA works from home as he delays his retirement. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Tom Sadowski, 65, of Sterling, VA works from home as he delays his retirement. Older Americans now shoulder a heavier debt burden, … Continue reading →

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Job Search Expectations

Posted on March 31, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Focus on mini-milestones. Although the job offer itself ends up being the most important result from your job search, it’s helpful to break it down even further to stay the course. Even meaningful networking conversations deserve a celebration, whether it’s … Continue reading →

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Resume Rabbit

Posted on March 29, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

After deciding to make a career change, the last thing you need to have happen is for your employer to accidentally find out that you’re looking for a new job. But there are steps you can take to keep your … Continue reading →

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Find a job you love

Posted on March 17, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

1) Self-assess: Finding a job you love involves knowing yourself and what you want. Do you have specific talents or skills that could be of use? How does your past job experience and education fit in? As you prioritize your … Continue reading →

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The story behind Zenefits

Posted on March 16, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Is what Zenefits did really that different? Porfirio Partida Advisor Developer at Nearsoft I understand that zenefits technically broke the law and has compliance failures. I don’t condone it, but why are people coming down so hard on them when … Continue reading →

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They now want to go after your retirement!

Posted on March 12, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

President Obama with Sen. Elizabeth Warren and DOL Secretary Thomas Perez (photo: AP) As was foreshadowed in President Obama’s last State of the Union Address, retirement policy gets considerable attention in the White House’s fiscal year 2017 budget, released today. … Continue reading →

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Zenefits gets new former Paypal Executive

Posted on March 10, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Major news is coming from Zenefits, the HR automation company based on a disruptive technology that has spawned anxiety and lawsuits from the payroll and benefits industry. On Monday, CEO and co-founder Parker Conrad resigned amidst much speculation as to … Continue reading →

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3 Things to consider before a career change

Posted on March 9, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

1) The salaries aren’t good enough in my industry: Salary is a huge motivator for most people. This is the reason many people consider a change of career. However, if you enjoy the job you do it might be best … Continue reading →

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Do you value your time enough?

Posted on March 2, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Insurance agents and owners never have enough time. Never, in all of my years of speaking with insurance agents have I heard the phrase, “I have way too much extra time right now, what should I do?” There is a good … Continue reading →

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The Exciting World of #Insurance

Posted on February 29, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

The Exciting World of Insurance. Check this out – might be worth reading!

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