Monthly Archives: June 2008
Easing commuter shock: the new priority
As a new poll suggests that rising gas costs are a hardship for 9 in 10 adults, many workers are struggling with commuting issues. “We’re making job offers that are being declined because of gas prices,” said Kerry Kiley, Bay … Continue reading
Posted in benefits, economy/job market, polls
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Happy Pride weekend!
This weekend is Pride weekend, with big parades in San Francisco and New York. I want to give another shout out to my employer, Yahoo!, for its support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees. The company has created … Continue reading
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Where the jobs are: technology
“Here’s a hint for high school graduates or college students still majoring in indecision: Put down that guitar or book of poetry and pick up a laptop. Study computer science or engineering, and plan to move to a big city.” … Continue reading
Posted in economy/job market, hi-tech
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Survey says: Cover letters matter
“Submitting a resume without a cover letter is like not shaking hands when meeting someone for the first time.” So says David Willmer, executive director of OfficeTeam, which just released a survey on cover letters. Of the executives polled, 86% … Continue reading
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Job satisfaction up; consumer confidence down
More than 4 in 10 workers (41%) say they are “very satisfied” with their jobs, according to a survey this week by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The good feelings aren’t translating to confidence about the U.S. economy, … Continue reading
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Think twice before wearing flip-flops to work
Very interesting poll results on Yahoo! HotJobs this week… Q Do you think flip-flops are appropriate summer casual footwear for the office? Yes 23% No 77% 16558 Votes to date
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Waistlines as a workplace issue
Employers are paying a hefty share of the health-case costs associated with obesity in the United States. As I mentioned in the post below, being overweight could become a job-threatening issue in some cases, as obese employees tend to miss … Continue reading
Posted in etiquette/habits, workplace issues
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Surprising behaviors that can put your job at risk
Think you can’t be fired for being a smoker or a frequent bungee jumper? Don’t be too sure. One company chief in Michigan ordered employees to quit smoking in 15 months or lose their jobs, according to a recent article … Continue reading
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Gotta give props
I’m delighted to see my employer get into the spirit of this month…
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Working dads say parenting is toughest job
I’m a little late for Father’s Day, but I still think this survey is worth highlighting. The majority of working dads (64%) — along with 71% of working moms — say that managing their family lives is more challenging than … Continue reading
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