Monthly Archives: July 2008

Drinkers get paid more than nondrinkers?

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Tom Musbach

What a perfect topic to discuss right before my vacation. A 2006 survey from the Reason Foundation looks at why drinkers make more money than nondrinkers. The researchers found that self-reported drinkers earn 10-14% more than abstainers. In addition, white … Continue reading →

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Jealousy on the job

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Tom Musbach

The green monster often raises its head in the workplace.  Envy is something you can’t often control or predict, but there are good ways to minimize its potential damage. We all know jealousy can poison romantic relationships, but it can … Continue reading →

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What your inbox says about you

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Tom Musbach

Are you a perfectionist or a procrastinator? Your email inbox could have the answer. At work I just try to keep my inbox as empty as possible.  And that means, according to this article, that I am a perfectionist.  Hmmm.  … Continue reading →

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Meryl Streep: one inspiring risk-taker

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Tom Musbach

It was just a matter of time before I found a way to feature Meryl Streep here. Full disclosure: I am a HUGE fan of this actress — not only because she is unbelievably talented, but also because she is … Continue reading →

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Portrait of an active job seeker

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Tom Musbach

We hear lots these days about job losses and the rising unemployment rate in impersonal reports.  I thought this mini interview with a job seeker, Sean Bartel, might add more depth to the picture. Sean Bartel is a broadcast journalist … Continue reading →

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Boomers do good, avoid retirement

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Tom Musbach

The concept of retirement is losing favor, in part because of economic necessities but also because many older workers want an “encore career” instead. The trend is taking hold among the massive baby boomer generation, many of whom are hitting … Continue reading →

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Coming soon: 4-day workweeks?

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Tom Musbach

How will the average American workplace look different in five years? The experts at outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas (CGC) make seven fascinating predictions in this recent article from Yahoo! HotJobs. My favorite is that four-day workweeks, consisting of … Continue reading →

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‘No long pants’ rule beats heat at work

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Tom Musbach

An advertising-public relations firm in Salt Lake City is enforcing a novel workplace policy as a way to beat the heat: a “no long pants” rule. From July 15 to Aug. 15, all employees in the firm Richter7 must wear … Continue reading →

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Annoying coworkers add to workplace problems

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Tom Musbach

As a follow-up to my last post about rage in the workplace, here’s another interesting poll result from Yahoo! HotJobs about annoying coworkers. Over a quarter of respondents (28%) report dealing with more than three annoying coworkers on a regular … Continue reading →

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Watch out for anger in the workplace

Posted on July 12, 2008 by Tom Musbach

Yesterday a colleague said to me, “I’m just about to lose it!” I figured he was sort of joking, and I pretended to run. And then I read this article about how common “office rage” has become in the U.S. … Continue reading →

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