LJNRadio: Points of Interest

According to the nonprofit Employee Benefit Research Institute, about 1 in 4 workers describe themselves as "not at all confident" about retirement. In fact, most Americans realize they aren't saving enough for retirement. This interview will provide listeners with a basic tutorial of retirement savings options so that they can plan accordingly for their futures starting now. Social security and pension plans will be discussed in part one of this two-part discussion. Topical subjects are discussed as well. Anything goes on this show! Points of Interest in the World of Employment explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

According to the nonprofit Employee Benefit Research Institute, about 1 in 4 workers describe themselves as "not at all confident" about retirement. In fact, most Americans realize they aren't saving enough for retirement. This interview will provide listeners with a basic tutorial of retirement savings options so that they can plan accordingly for their futures starting now. Some 401(k) plans and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) will be discussed in part two of this two-part discussion. Topical subjects are discussed as well. Anything goes on this show! Points of Interest in the World of Employment explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

There are more pronounced differences between the generations now than ever before. With a workforce comprised of several generations with different communication styles, miscommunication can occur in the workplace. This episode will explore the characteristics of each generation and how people with different backgrounds can work together to create a positive work environment of respect. Topical subjects are discussed as well. Anything goes on this show! Points of Interest in the World of Employment explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

Many people and businesses rely on email for the majority of business communications, but is anyone really trained on good email practices? This episode will review good email etiquette. Listeners will learn why some email behaviors are preferred, and be surprised why some seemingly innocent behaviors can hit a nerve with others. Topical subjects are discussed as well. Anything goes on this show! Points of Interest in the World of Employment explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

Effective communication in a workplace setting is critical. We don't really learn assertive communication from our families though. As a result, we may not be prepared for the challenges encountered in the workplace where people need to effectively work together to achieve results. This episode will help put common workplace situations into perspective and offer listeners some tips on how to develop a more assertive communication style. Topical subjects are discussed as well. Anything goes on this show! Points of Interest in the World of Employment explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

In a study by the American Council on Education in the mid 2000's, 70-80% of students work while they are enrolled. Furthermore, about 25% of full-time students work full time. This episode will discuss the benefits and challenges that 25% of full-time students face while also working full time. Topical subjects are discussed as well. Anything goes on this show! Points of Interest in the World of Employment explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

Many of us struggle with how to better manage our priorities and meet deadlines. This can be a challenge both professionally and personally. This episode will give listeners practical suggestions to be more effective and productive. Guests include a corporate trainer of time management and a recent student who took his time management class. Topical subjects are discussed as well. Anything goes on this show! Points of Interest in the World of Employment explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

This episode explores the different/flexible work options as categorized by the staffing industry. These include temporary, temporary to permanent, and permanent. Learn the pros and cons of each, how easy it is to find employment of each type, and some suggestions on how expanding your job search to consider some of these options may benefit you in the long run. Topical subjects are discussed as well. Anything goes on this show! Points of Interest in the World of Employment explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

Employee health affects more than just medical costs. A healthy workforce is a more productive workforce. Therefore, promoting healthier behaviors can really pay off. This episode will explore the importance of establishing a work wellness program including the benefits to both employees and employers. Topical subjects are discussed as well. Anything goes on this show! Points of Interest in the World of Employment explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

Everyone can use some help navigating the challenges of today's job market while also trying to develop a satisfying career along the way. A career coach can equip you with career management tools and techniques that you need to do just that. This episode will highlight what a career coach is and how you can benefit from a career coach whether you are a recent college grad, a new hire in corporate America, an experienced individual who suddenly finds himself/herself looking for employment, or an accomplished professional who isn't quite satisfied with his/her current career. Topical subjects are discussed as well. Anything goes on this show! Points of Interest in the World of Employment explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.