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6 Unusual labour laws across the world

Metabo Law (Fat Tax) Japan In 2008 Japan introduced the Metabo Law in an attempt to reduce the number of overweight citizens. The law requires the local government and companies to measure employees aged between 40 and 75 to make sure that their waistlines don’t fall outside of predetermined limits. These limits are 33.5 inches for men and 35.4 inches…

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How to avoid scam job postings

You’re browsing for jobs online and you land on a job description that sounds like the perfect role for you. But something about it sounds too good to be true... Job scams are unfortunately on the rise in today’s market and if you’re looking for a job you need to be on high alert to avoid job hoaxes. We have…

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5 signs you’re working with a great recruiter

Recruiters tend to have a bad rep amongst a lot of people but we would like to believe that we’re different. General stereotypes of a recruiter are that they are greedy, liars and only care about a sale. But there are plenty of good, ethical and helpful recruiters in the industry. Check out this list of 5 things you will…

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5 signs you’re dealing with a bad recruiter

There are a ton of great recruiters out there, but like any other industry, there are some bad apples as well. Here are a few signs that you’re working with a bad recruiter Push you to accept any offer People who have your best interest in mind, wouldn’t place you in a position where they know you won’t be a…

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Is contracting the right move for your career?

Contractors are usually employed on a fixed term basis and are paid daily or weekly. IT contracting is popular and has allowed people with specific tech skills to assist companies with delivering projects. The trend toward employing contract staff is growing as companies are recognising that the benefits of a more flexible workforce so there are always jobs available. If…

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6 Awesome TED talks that will get you super motivated

We have compiled a list of 6 TED Talks to help you start your day informed, motivated and ready to do great things. Scott Geller- The Art of Psychology Do you believe you can do it? Will it work? Is it worth it? Scott Geller examines the logic behind boundaries and how to break them and how we can become…

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