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Cardboard Sign Secures Job For Determined Unemployed Man
Nathan Campbell was tired of waiting for an email back from prospective employers. Instead, he took to the streets with a cardboard sign.
Renewable Energy Now Employs Almost 10M People Worldwide
According to this exciting new international report, the renewable energy sector has employed almost 10 million people around the world.
Janitors Are Becoming Millionaires Thanks to This Stock's 9,500% Rally
Three decades ago, a man offered up company shares to all of his employees, regardless of rank – and now, his compassion has made them millionaires.
Café Chain Celebrates Its Buyout By Giving Massive Cash Bonus to Every Single Employee
The gesture is being hailed as an exemplary act of corporate responsibility for over 12,000 workers worldwide.
Walmart is Offering Workers and Their Family Members the Chance to Get College Degrees Debt-Free
Even though Walmart still has a long way to go before it's considered an ideal place to work, it's certainly a step in the right direction.
Why You Shouldn't Accept the First Job: 3 Tips on Spotting Toxic Workplaces for New Grads
While it might seem counterintuitive, you may want to take some advice from Van Halen and check the bathroom stalls of your future workplace.
Aging Chefs Find a Way to Serve, Instead of Slaving on Their Feet for Long Hours
Instead of enduring the back-breaking pains of working in a stressful restaurant environment, professional chefs can now cook with you thanks to Cozymeal.
Japanese Bus Drivers Strike by Continuing to Run and Refusing to Take Anyone's Money
Bus drivers hope that the experimental strike tactics will show community members that they care, while still continuing to get their demands across.
Michigan CEO Splits $128Mil Among Employees
Bob Thompson recently sold his asphalt and paving business for $422 million. He then took $128 million of it, after taxes, and he distributed it among the 550 employees at the plant.
Homeless Are Getting Six-Figure Jobs in Poor Neighborhood Overrun by Tech Companies
With tech companies cropping up every day in San Francisco, the city's at-risk citizens are being squeezed – which is why this organization is giving them a HUGE leg up.
More Than 70 Volunteers Fix Up Childhood Home So Homeless Veteran Can Move Back in
"This just blows me away that there are people that are really truly that kind. It absolutely restores my view of humanity," says the 60-year-old veteran.
Disabled Man is Inundated With Job Offers After Holding Sign on the Road Asking For Work
A 33-year-old man in a wheelchair was determined to find himself a job so he didn't have to "go on the dole" – and his perseverance has finally paid off.
Home Depot is Donating $50 Million to Job Training for Veterans and Disadvantaged Youth
The donation will be used to help train over 20,000 veterans, high schoolers, disadvantaged youth, and soldiers returning home to civilian life.
When Teen Despairs Over Finding Prom Date, Manager Gets Creative With Their Restaurant Sign
This senior student has been desperately searching for a prom date – and thanks to his good-natured manager, he might still be able to find one in time for the big day.
Taco Bell is Committing to Making Sure That All of Their Employees Can Go Through College
Employees don't even have to put in a specific amount of time to claim the benefits, either – they can claim the educational perks on day one.
When Girl Asks For a Day Off For Dad, Google Gives Her Something Better #TBT
"Can you please make sure when daddy goes to work, he gets one day off?" wrote little Katie. "It is summer, you know."
Men on Norway's Soccer Team Take Wage Cut So Women Players Earn Equal Pay (They Already Win More)
Despite consistently performing better than the men's team, the Norwegian women's soccer team has been paid far less than their counterparts - until now.
Octavia Spencer Says Jessica Chastain Helped Her Make Five Times Her Asking Salary
Jessica Chastain was not going to stand for her co-star and friend making less money than she deserved – so they took a stand together.
Instead of Firing Illiterate Employees, Company Teaches Them How to Read
The company even hosted a little graduation party for all of their custodial students.
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