Did you know that approximately 70% of moms with kids younger than 18 are in the labor force? That’s a 47% jump from 1975! If you’re a stay-at-home mom returning to work, know it is possible to handle both.

Now that you’re about to start applying, it’s time to dust off the only resume! Here are five resume tips for moms returning to work. with these tips, you can improve your resume and find a job you love.

Start your job hunt with these five resume tips! [Read more…]

How many of you have been able to keep your New Year’s resolution for improving your finances? Although most of us have good intentions when it comes to things like mastering our saving skills, we often struggle to achieve our goals. In fact, only around one in three American households manage to stick to their spending rules every month. 

The trouble is that most of us are approaching saving with the wrong mindset.

You can use all the envelopes and cash-saving apps in the world, but you don’t approach spending with the right frame of mind, you’re never going to achieve your goals.  [Read more…]

Trying to find the right career when you also have the full-time job of being a mom can be very difficult. Finding a job that will be flexible around your family commitments while also paying the salary that you need to support your children can start to feel impossible. But there are many different career paths out there that are very popular among moms who want to maintain their employment after they have entered motherhood. 

Nursing is an old-age profession that has been around for as long as civilization, so it is safe to say that it is one of the most stable jobs out there today and is well-known for being a job that offers a good work-life balance. Therefore, it is no surprise that the field of nursing is a very popular and sought-after career choice for moms. So, if you are a mom who is considering what career choices are available to you, then this guide explains six reasons why nursing is a great option!  [Read more…]

Many construction workers often have to engage in night work at some point during their career. In addition to safety concerns with motorists on the road, construction workers must contend with the added difficulty of completing their usual tasks with limited visibility. To help ensure safety on site, keep the following tips in mind when it comes to night work.

Lighting and Visibility

It is important for construction sites to attain adequate visibility both in terms of lighting and worker gear. Appropriate lighting will help motorists see construction zones in addition to allowing workers to complete their usual tasks safely. Construction workers should also wear high visibility clothing to help further stand out in the dark. With proper Light Tower placement, the site can stay properly illuminated. High visibility tape should also be placed on equipment to ensure that it can be easily noted regardless of how dark it is outside. As a general rule, look to match the amount of lighting provided to the sort of work that is being completed. Plan beforehand to ensure that lighting is placed in the proper areas to offer as much visibility and coverage as possible. [Read more…]