Monthly Archives: November 2009
Risky business: online shopping at work
The temptation to shop online while at work gets much stronger at this time of year. Despite the known risks, many of us do it on the sly anyway — like using a cell phone while driving. In fact, 1 … Continue reading
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Workers behave better during recessions. Surprised?
Yes, U.S. employees have been behaving better during the Great Recession, according to the annual National Business Ethics Survey. The survey found that measures of ethical behavior — the amount of misconduct observed, the willingness to report misdeeds, the strength … Continue reading
The big pileup: social networking sites
Metaphors abound in descriptions of social media sites today. They are “exploding,” the “next big thing,” the “new media revolution.” Here’s another that will be familiar to anybody who watches football: They’re the center of a big pileup. Everybody — … Continue reading
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Rocker opens up about unemployment-themed video
Last week I wrote an article for Yahoo! HotJobs about a compelling new music video that features real unemployed people while trying to help them get hired. The video dramatizes the new single “Breathe” by Ryan Star, an emerging rock … Continue reading
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Using gossip to your advantage
Last week I was on “View from the Bay” to talk about how gossip can sometimes be beneficial for your career. It’s definitely a gray area, but knowing how to filter out the harmful stuff can lead to useful information.
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Holiday help: landing a seasonal job
Staffing experts say the outlook for seasonal hiring during the holidays this year is slightly better than last year, but it still means that job seekers will face stiff competition. Unlike past years, the pool of candidates for these jobs … Continue reading
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