As a result of the current global economic climate, the rise of casual or temporary employment in business is evident all over the world. It is basically defined to include all worker’s whose hours are not specifically guaranteed. Hours for these employee’s are usually distributed on an ‘as needed’ basis and can vary from week to week and month the month. This is done to provide flexibility to the employer and enable the company to cut back hours during harder financial times. (more…)

Have you ever looked for this advertisement: “3-bdrm hse., a/c, w/w carpet, pvt back ent, $800 + utils, ref reqd”? Well, This is not a secret code. This is one of ads classified, the sort way in describe an apartment for rent. Translated and decoded, the message reads: “3 bedroom house to rent. The house has air conditioning, carpet covering wall-to-wall , and an entrance at private back entrance. The rent cost is $800, the renter must pay for utilities bills. At the end of ads, it is mentioned that the renter must provide references.” The ability to read and understand such ads like “3 bedroom house to rent” above is one of the skills you will need if you are going to look for some type of rental housing. (more…)