Archive for the ‘Employment’ Category

The Tech of Unintended Consequences

Friday, November 18th, 2011

Technology can be used for good or for evil. In one recent email efficiency problem we heard about, however, a business system had some fairly negative unintended consequences.

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Conference Calls Almost Always Stink

Monday, November 14th, 2011

Perhaps the most unproductive part of modern business is the conference call. They are almost always a complete waste of time.
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The Empowered Coffee Shop Barista

Friday, November 11th, 2011

Working at a coffee shop might sound like a mindless job that has nothing to do with professional organizations that want to engage employees and foster productive, collaborative work environments. However, one author notes the surprising humanity in this job.

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Misery Index Rises

Friday, November 4th, 2011

When we hear about unhappiness at work, it’s easy to make assumptions as to why a person is dissatisfied in their job. It could be low pay, bad benefits, stress overload, rift between co-workers or trouble with the boss. But in a recent survey, two factors rose above the rest.

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How to Waste $63 Billion Dollars

Saturday, October 8th, 2011

A new study from Harvard Medical School reports that US employers are losing $63 billion a year. The culprit is the familiar diagnosis of insomnia.
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Why You Can’t Find a Job

Saturday, September 24th, 2011

Securing a job is not always an easy task. And though the ever-growing competition can be a thorn in our side, perhaps all we need is a new perspective to set ourselves a part.

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At Software Startup, Hours Are [Expletive]

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

Productive, efficient, highly-effective people are often very direct in stating their point of view. One software developer in particular doesn’t hesitate to use a dirty word in his argument about measuring hours at work.
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Remote Work Confession

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Under the condition of anonymity, a friend recently admitted to me that he loved his new job but one factor frustrated him to no end. He explained that “99% of what I do at work could be done remotely, but I have to be in the office 100% of the time.”
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How Not To View Job Security: Part 3

Monday, August 1st, 2011

Today we wrap up our three part series on job security by highlighting five tips we feel “hit the mark” when maintaining your position at work.

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Sharing Tips Is Money

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

Jacqueline Mueller is a waitress at a top-rated LA restaurant. She’s been named highest in sales revenue among dozens of servers for three years running. Despite popular opinion, Ms. Mueller believes that the most lucrative payout is not pocketing tips, but sharing them with colleagues.

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