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August 07, 2008 (10:30AM) by Brianna Raymond
Many of us have felt the wrath of a boss's hotheaded decision. Here are some cases where the boss shouldn't have taken it personally but did, and how you can handle it if you face a similar situation. Read More...
August 06, 2008 (10:00AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
The oldest members of the Millennial generation (also called Generation Y, or Echo Boomers), now in their 20s, are flexing their muscles and making their mark in the workplace. Meanwhile, the oldest members of the Baby Boomer generation, now in their early 60s, are entering a career twilight fraught with uncertainty. While there may be a gap between these two groups in the workplace, there's a way to bring them together for the good of the company - and for each generation's benefit. Read More...
July 30, 2008 (10:00AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
Six years ago this month, I was laid off from a job - a great one with a great company - that I had held for six years. Why remember something bad? Because of the good that came out of it in the months that followed. The lesson here: If you're facing - or if you might face - a layoff, you can turn it into something positive that can rejuvenate you and your career. Read More...
July 24, 2008 (10:45AM) by Brianna Raymond
High gas prices, family responsibilities, nightmare commute. Whatever the reason, many people are longing for more convenient work hours. And most employers will at least try to be flexible in hopes of retaining good, happy workers. Here are some ways you can try to negotiate a schedule change to benefit yourself and the company. Read More...
June 25, 2008 (10:00AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
Unless you work within walking distance of your home - or inside your home - the seemingly never-ending rise in the cost of gasoline impacts your work life. And chances are the potential cost of commuting has entered your mind if you're looking for a new job, too. If so, look for ways employers may be helping their employees ease that cost. Read More...
May 22, 2008 (10:00AM) by Brianna Raymond
Unless you live under a rock, you know gas prices are insanely high and they're just continuing to climb. If gas prices have got you down and public transportation isn't an option, your only two choices are to pick up the pump or put down the keys. One of the best solutions for saving is telecommuting, so here's a list of pros and cons to see if you're cut out for it. Read More...
May 13, 2008 (10:00AM) by Julie O'Malley, CPRW
An active job hunt no longer takes all-day-every-day. But finding the right balance of job hunting and non-job-hunting pursuits is still elusive. We tend to do too much of certain things, and not enough of others. So how do you find your ideal work-life balance? Here are a couple resources you might try. Read More...
May 08, 2008 (10:00AM) by Julie O'Malley, CPRW
Not too long ago, a post on the Career Hub blog turned me on to the hilarious web site Not Hired, which gives positive proof that sometimes it's your own damn fault you're not getting hired. All kidding aside, if you're getting interviews but not job offers, maybe it's time to examine your speech patterns. Plenty of words and phrases that we use every day without thinking (and without malice) can be hurtful, hateful, or just plain offensive to others. And dropping an insensitive remark in an interview can cost you the job. Read More...
May 01, 2008 (2:30PM) by Brianna Raymond
In honor of RSS Awareness Day (May 1), here's a quick and easy guide to getting the most out of your Pongo (and other) blog subscriptions. Read More...
April 24, 2008 (10:00AM) by Rick Saia, CPRW
Picture this: On one side of the table, you have a well qualified, personable, impeccably dressed and thoroughly prepared candidate who has come in for an interview. The only apparent flaws? He's quite overweight and, tucked inside the pocket of his shirt is a pack of cigarettes. If you're the hiring manager at a company that expects a high level of productivity from everyone, do you see this guy as a risk? The bigger question: Should employers play Big Brother with your health? Read More...
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