Monthly Archives: April 2008
Sharing salary details
One more sign that I’m getting old: I don’t tell my friends what my salary is. According to a New York Times article this morning, younger workers (aged 20-35) are much more likely to share salary details with friends and … Continue reading
The rude side of wireless working
Have you ever been a conference call in which one of your coworkers — on a cell phone — flushes the toilet? I have. Apart from being rude, the experience is uncomfortable and definitely unprofessional. We can thank wireless technology … Continue reading
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Mass layoffs down in March
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 1,571 mass layoffs for the month of March. The agency defines “mass layoff” as 50 or more employees let go by a single employer. The good news is that the number is lower than … Continue reading
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Top companies for diversity
When you’re looking to switch jobs, one thing you should always do is research companies you’d like to work for. And one item to watch for is the company’s commitment to diversity. DiversityInc magazine just released its annual list of … Continue reading
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Surfing the waves at lunch hour
I love the read the New York Times on Sunday. Today’s paper had a few work-related articles worth noting… “Working Life (High and Low)” highlights some of the dangers and risks for people who are independent contractors, as exemplified by … Continue reading
Posted in economy/job market, journalism, politics, work-life balance
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Lots of bad news this week…
… At least in terms of the job market. Layoffs were a common theme in business news this week. The big-name employers getting ready to issue pink slips include Citigroup, Merrill Lynch, AOL, AT&T, and possibly E*Trade. The projected total … Continue reading
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Job-hunt lessons from the campaign trail
Can you imagine going through hundreds, if not thousands, of job interviews for more than a year for a coveted position? We’re all involved in that sort of hiring process right now, and over the past year we’ve whittled down … Continue reading
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Prepare for turbulence!
The news about big airline mergers — Delta and Northwest, and possibly United and Continental — raises many issues for travelers. But what about employees? All the companies mentioned above are very large, with tens of thousands of employees. Mergers … Continue reading
Posted in job security, transitions, Uncategorized
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Managing multiple interviews
There is a pretty good article in this morning’s San Francisco Chronicle about how to handle meeting with multiple interviewers as part of a job interview. This scenario is pretty common, so it’s good to prepare to meet not only … Continue reading
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