Monthly Archives: November 2008
Volunteering bonus: career advancement
‘Tis the season for giving. Giving of your time, in addition to your money. Volunteering can actually yield great benefits beyond feeling joy at helping others. You could be chopping carrots next to your future boss! Check out this news … Continue reading
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Getting tempted to shop from work?
The economic climate is frightful, but the urge to shop is getting so delightful. Right now our jobs have many anxieties because of the economic downturn (at least for many of us). Who can blame you for wanting an escape? … Continue reading
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Corporate culture, corporate ‘lattice’
Here is the latest Yahoo! HotJobs weekly poll regarding the importance of corporate culture: Q How important is a new employer’s workplace culture to you when changing jobs? Very important 75% Somewhat important 18% Not important 7% 3109 Votes to … Continue reading
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Focus on the basics, not the gloom
On the eve of another unemployment report from the government, we’re seeing lots of gloomy news about the job market and rising layoffs. The situation lends itself well to depression and cocooning on the coach until the mood passes, but … Continue reading
Posted in economy/job market, layoffs
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Poll: Lunch spending goes down
In the most recent Yahoo! HotJobs poll, site visitors report that they are spending less on lunch each workday. Q Are you now spending less on your daily lunches at work than you did at the beginning of this year? … Continue reading
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