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Love in the workplace
Lots of people meet their soulmates at work -- a Vault.com survey reported that more than 50 percent of couples met that way. But there are some important rules to keep in mind, if you're thinking about dating the person in the next cubicle or down...
The give-a-dang factor
All hiring managers say the same thing to me: "How can I find employees who care a little bit about my business?" They don't need people to toss and turn at night over problems in the business. They just need their employees to care enough...
We only insult you because we want to hire you
A friend of mine called me from Nebraska. She had just received a great job offer, for a vice president of marketing position. The salary and the bonus package looked great. The company also planned to relocate my friend and her family out of state...
10 things managers can't do
I get a lot of workplace-advice requests in my inbox. I am always happy to answer human resources and leadership questions when I can. One topic that comes up often is this: Can my manager do this or that (cut my pay, change my title, change my hours,...
Retiring boomers face crucial financial decisions
We have met the enemy and he is us. Walt Kelly - he drew the comic strip Pogo - first used that phrase on a 1970 Earth Day poster. This may be the year to resurrect that illustration. This, in fact, may be the year millions of Americans - particularly...
Increase odds in your favor on job search
A friend of mine called, depressed about her slow-moving job search. "The holidays took my mind off things for a while," she said, "but now I'm back to the grind, and I'll tell you, I'm not very motivated. Sometimes I think that sending...
Tips on conducting a stealth job hunt
Dear Liz: I am job-hunting, and I don’t want to give my current supervisor’s name as a reference. When I apply for positions, the application form asks for my current job details and my supervisor’s name. But, of course, I don’t want my supervisor...
How is your new year's resume?
Not long ago I was speaking with a group of human resources leaders, and the topic turned to annual performance reviews. Believe it or not, HR people hate annual performance reviews even more than the rest of us do. They're tedious, they take forever...
Find your best job in 2008
By LIZ RYAN Freedom News Service If you are contemplating a few days off from work, a holiday rest and a happy return to a wonderful job afterward, I am thrilled for you! For lots of people, the new year brings with it an annual resolution to...
Are holiday gifts at work a good idea?
Right now my inbox is running over with e-mail about holiday workplace etiquette. Holiday office party advice is easy: Don’t drink too much. Don’t hit up your boss for a raise. And don’t take the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tell the CEO what you...
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