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Survey Reveals a Good Chunk of Us Really, Really, Really Dislike Our Bosses

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:44:40 +0000

You think your boss is bad? A new survey has found that one out of five people would rather be given more work than sit next to their boss at work.Think about that: these people would gladly accept more paperwork that keeps them in the office later so they’ll miss ‘Friends’ reruns than sit next [...]

6 Easy-to-Spot Signs You Need to Get a New Job

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:10:22 +0000

Yes, you may have a job at the moment, but maybe you should looking for something new. How do you know if really is a time to move on to another position? Often times, knowing when to take your skills to a new job is simple, but there can be instances when it’s a little [...]

The 5 Worst Ways to Get Noticed at Work

Kathy Landin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:40:26 +0000

We’re trying to help you get promoted and on the right track by finding great ways to get noticed at work, but there’s a flip side to this coin. Even if you think no one is watching, you may be getting noticed at work for all the wrong reasons (or at least these five), and [...]

6 Very Easy Ways to Stop Being a Workaholic

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:56:03 +0000

Did the janitor give you his keys so you can lock up after he goes home? Do you dream in spread sheets? Have you missed your kid scoring the game-winning goal because you were checking email on your phone? Then, congratulations — you may be a workaholic. If you want to stop being one, there’s [...]

The 5 Best Ways to Get Noticed at Work

Kathy Landin — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:10:34 +0000

Getting noticed at work can be difficult, but we’ve got a few tips to help make that happen—and to make sure it’s for the right reasons. No matter the size of the staff at your workplace, just being good at your job may not be enough to help you move up the ladder. If you [...]

What Job Can Help You Find the Love of Your Life?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:30:39 +0000

They say you shouldn’t mix business with pleasure, but there are plenty of businesses where people do just that. The career website Payscale.com polled 42,000 people across a wide array of jobs about their takes on romancing co-workers. Being a food service manager doesn’t mean you always have to please the customer. It can also [...]

Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Taking a Single Sick Day

Donald Deane — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:07:34 +0000

As the famous motto goes, "neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night" stops dedicated postal workers. And as far as Deborah Ford is concerned, who retired from the USPS after more than four decades on the job without taking a single sick day, nothing else does either.

Whiny, Disgruntled Employee's Scathing Email Goes Viral

Kathy Landin — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 18:06:20 +0000

We’ve all dreamed of doing it. That final “in-your-face” speech to the boss as we walk out the door of a thankless job. The verbal middle finger we spend those late nights and working holidays composing but never get to utter out loud. One man decided his time had come and made his final mass [...]

New Research Reveals That Most Employees Want a Do-Over Career

Mike Adams — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:15:28 +0000

If while you were sitting at work a strange man walked up to you and handed you a magic wand that was said to hold magical powers that would allow you to abracadabra yourself from your current career to a new one of your choice would you do it? A recent survey conducted by Parade [...]

Can Music Make You More Productive at Work?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:15:15 +0000

Having trouble getting things done at work or staying focused on the task at hand? Fire up your iPod. A new study indicates a little music can really boost your productivity. In the study, those who listened to music came up with better ideas and accomplished more tasks than those who didn’t. Why? Because the [...]

Is Your Boss Suffering From a Superiority Complex? — Here's a Test to Find Out for Sure

Mike Adams — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:39:26 +0000

Those people who think their boss is the greatest thing since sliced bread are undoubtedly in the minority — it is unnatural to like your boss, and most do not because the majority thinks that these fearless leaders seem to suffer from a high powered superiority complex.

Now, there just might be some scientific evidence to back that up.

Looking for a Lucrative Career? Try Babysitting

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:37:54 +0000

Babysitting is pretty good work if you can get it. Just how much can you make? Online babysitter-booking service UrbanSitter reports the average babysitter makes $12.75 an hour. In New York City, the job is even more lucrative, with the average Big Apple sitter pulling in a healthy $15.50 an hour. After New York, sitters [...]

What Are the Best and Worst Jobs for Your Health?

Mike Adams — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:51:53 +0000

Most of us probably never stop to consider if what we do for a living is healthy for us or not. Maybe we should. L. Casey Chosewood, MD, senior medical officer for the Total Worker Health program, says, “Employees need respect, benefits, wellness incentives, and control over their work. What matters equally is the quality [...]

Which States Have the Highest and Lowest Minimum Wage?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:49:42 +0000

With the unemployment rate being what it is, a lot of people these days are being forced to work for minimum wage. But exactly how much you get could depend largely on what state you’re in.

What Cities Are Best for Creating Jobs?

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:24:19 +0000

The economy has made it practically impossible to get a job in some corners of the country. Some, however, have had an easier time than others at creating opportunities for the unemployed to become employed once again. Forbes examined 398 US metro areas and surveyed employment trends from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for a [...]

It's a Generation Y Takeover! Younger Employees Are Changing the Work Place

Shauna Wright — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:17:04 +0000

The standard 9-5 workday has been customary for decades, but it looks like all that could soon change thanks to the demands of a whole new generation of younger workers. And that’s not all they want. Since this group of so-called Gen Y’ers born between 1982 and 1993 will comprise 75 percent of the global [...]

Forget the Holiday Parties, Employees Just Want the Bonuses — Survey of the Day

Shauna Wright — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:29:31 +0000

While holiday parties are thought to bring on the holiday cheer in employees, a new survey indicates they’d be a lot happier skipping the revelries and pocketing the cash equivalent instead. When Harris Interactive and the business site Glassdoor asked 2,500 American adults to list their favorite holiday gifts from employers, nearly three-quarters of respondents [...]

Is Money Really the Most Important Part of a Job?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:35:33 +0000

The second annual Simply Hired Job Seeker Survey reveals that when it comes to our jobs, some things truly are more important than money.

Top 10 Things You Never Want to Hear at Work

David Drew — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:00:25 +0000

We’ve all been there, hearing something at work that sets off an inner alarm. Here’s to a good Wednesday, heck we can see the weekend from here! Hopefully you will not hear any of these 10 things today: 1. We’ve got a crisis on our hands. Don’t be fooled by the implication of shared responsibility. [...]