Archive for 'Jobs & Work'
Homeless Success Stories Didn’t Start With Ted Williams
Jan 07, 2011 - An Ohio man with the gift of a golden voice isn't the only homeless success story. There are many organizations that work year-round to give people a second chance. Here's the story of one we found...
2011: A Good Year to Get a Job?
Jan 06, 2011 - The experts seem to agree: This year will be better for employment than last year. But how much better?
25 Toughest Interview Questions of 2010
Jan 03, 2011 - Think you're fast on your feet? See how you do with the toughest interview questions asked in 2010.
10 Tips for the Sleep-Deprived
Dec 20, 2010 - Bosses should be losing sleep over a new study that shows 85 percent of office workers said they'd be more productive if only they could get more sleep. Here's 10 ways they could.
Take a Memo: More Secretaries to be Hired in 2011?
Dec 15, 2010 - While the experts are generally skeptical about the employment picture for next year, at least one new report says secretaries should find more work in 2011.
Ask Stacy: How Do I Work from Home without Getting Worked Over?
Dec 10, 2010 - Can you really make money working from home? Sure, but it'll take some work to separate the scams from the scores.
11 Promising Jobs for 2011
Dec 07, 2010 - Some of the best-paying jobs, and the ones most in demand for next year, are in careers you've probably never heard of.
Do You Work Like a Dog? What Your Pet Says about Your Career
Nov 30, 2010 - If you're a cat person or a dog person, that could help determine your career success. Or so claims a new survey of pet owners.
The 10 Commandments of Wealth and Happiness
Nov 24, 2010 - One of the stupidest expressions ever coined was "The one who dies with the most toys wins." When you're on your death bed, you won't be thinking about the things you had - you'll be thinking about the times you had.
Economists’ Prediction for 2011? Not Great, But Not Bad
Nov 18, 2010 - If you're worried about a double-dip recession next year, don't. But if you're expecting a big recovery, you might be disappointed.
Think Your Job Has Perks? Not Compared to These
Nov 10, 2010 - Part of Occidental Petroleum CEO Ray Irani's $31.4 million dollar compensation package includes $391,000 for personal tax preparation and financial planning. I don't remember what I spent on those things last year, but I think it was less than that.
Feds: Trashing an Employer on Facebook is Protected Speech
Nov 10, 2010 - A woman working for a Connecticut ambulance company was fired after trashing her boss on Facebook. Not so fast, says the National Labor Relations Board.
How the Elections Will Impact Your Savings
Nov 03, 2010 - If you have 401(k) or other savings in the stock market, you've gotten a little richer over the last several months as a Republican victory became more likely. Now that it's happened, will the party continue?
How to Land a Seasonal Job – and Make It Permanent
Oct 27, 2010 - It's the holiday season, and employers have too many customers and orders to handle. That's where you come in, and — if you prove yourself — where you just might stay.
5 REAL Tips for Working from Home
Oct 26, 2010 - During this stubborn recession, more and more folks are being forced to work at home, and more and more websites are doling out ridiculous advice about how to do it. I've been working from home for 13 years - here are 5 important things I've never seen online.
