2017

Building A Subway System Where There Is None: How Wisconsin Didn't Do It And Avoiding Their Mistakes

Nothing beats public transportation like a subway system. It is fast, efficient, and never has the kind of traffic problems that streets have above. It is very common on the East Coast, but not so much everywhere else. Even the state of Wisconsin looked into a subway or state-wide train system at one point, but it failed miserably. Here is why. Publicized and Planned, Not Estimated Everyone in Wisconsin got excited over the whole train/subway system idea.

Things To Do When You Are Working On An Invention

If you have an invention that you are working on, you will want to make sure that you are doing everything in your power to protect it. This way, no one will be able to steal your idea and make money from it. If you are not yet sure about what steps you need to be taking, you will want to take a few moments to review the following suggestions.

Need Some Extra Money? Why You Should Become A Mystery Shopper

At some point, a good number of people are going to find that they need some extra money. Even if you happen to be working a full-time job it's possible that your salary doesn't seem to be sufficient enough to cover all of your expenses. You might be thinking that you're going to have to get another shift-based type of job in order to support yourself, but there's another option that might be even better:  Becoming a mystery shopper.

Be Prepared For A House Fire

It is a scary to think that there is an estimated $7.2 billion in damage that is caused by house fires each year. It is even scarier to think that there are approximately  2,500 deaths and another 13,0000 injuries each year due to house fires. There is no getting around the fact that house fires occur and that they are very scary. A house fire can consume an entire room in a matter of minutes.

Should You Offer A Relocation Package To Prospective Employees?

If you've recently posted a job opening at your organization and are surprised (or disappointed) by how few "bites" you're receiving in response, you may be considering expanding your geographical range to include more candidates from farther-flung areas. However, many qualified candidates may be less willing to consider a permanent relocation without the prospect of being reimbursed through an employer's relocation package. Read on to learn more about adding to your compensation packages for prospective employees, as well as some situations in which you may benefit from a second opinion.