Workplace 101: A Profiles Global Business Blog

Searching for a job in today’s workplace is like being in a battle zone. Although the unemployment rate has dropped from its 2009 high of 10 percent, there are still millions of Americans out of work. This means that you are likely to face an army of competition for every job to which you apply. How do you stand out?

We are proud to announce that for the 6th year running, we have achieved a Silver Web Development Competency, that demonstrates our ability to meet Microsoft Corp. customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment.

Why bother getting fired over Facebook when you can lose your job on Twitter in 140 characters or less? Twitter can streamline your humiliation and cost you your job in record time. Just ask Gene Morphis, former chief financial officer of fashion retailer Francesca's Holdings Corp. He was fired on Monday after he “improperly communicated company information through social media.”

Guest Post By Ashley Furness, Blogger and Market Analyst for softwareadvice.com/crm.

According to recent reports, 78 percent of employers will invest in tablets by the close of next year, 83 percent of which will choose the iPad. Oddly, most haven't created a corresponding implementation strategy.