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January, 2010

'The Office' — A Comedy Suitable For HR Training?

The Office, the TV comedy about a jumble of oddball workers trying to get along in a claustrophobic environment, is a phenomenon of our times, a period when the American workforce is more ... Continue Reading »

Employers Take Extra Steps to Make Staff Feel Valued

As the recession lingers, business owners are taking extra steps -- regular gripe sessions, creative new titles for exceptional employees, even weekly breakfasts -- to make their staffs feel valued. With all the ... Continue Reading »

Companies Find Benefits in Managing Moms To Be

With the proportion of pregnant women in the labor market edging higher for most of the past three decades, companies are finding benefits from managing expectant employees. Sue Shellenbarger reports in The Wall ... Continue Reading »

In Recovery Some Jobs Just Won't Return

As the recession eases, hiring is expected to rise, but certain jobs may have vanished forever, The Wall Street Journal reports. Many jobs created by the housing and credit market boom have likely ... Continue Reading »

Job Search Burn-Out? Maybe You Need A ‘Breakthrough Moment'

With so many people looking for work and job searches taking longer than ever before, it's easy for the process to get boring and job seekers of all ages and professions to burn ... Continue Reading »

Lose the fear that cripples the job search

For so many people, fear cripples their job search. Employers sense it, and friends and contacts do too. It will kill your job prospects. Acknowledge it, honor it by putting ... Continue Reading »

Economy Takes Toll on Working Boomers

A new study finds that despite an uptick in the economic outlook, middle-aged Americans continue to sense a growing threat to their job security. Raleigh, N.C.-based Workplace Options says that more than one ... Continue Reading »

Jobs Recovery: 'A Long Slog'

As the recession eases, many jobs will still move overseas or be replaced with technology, Paul Wiseman reports."It's going to be a long slog," says Moody's Steven Cochrane. Fastest growing high-paying ($70,000 ... Continue Reading »

Is Job Market on Upswing? Some Say Yes

Some economists are skeptical, but a batch of reports Wednesday showed an improved job market, USA TODAY reports. Experts predict a government survey will show that that two years of job losses ended ... Continue Reading »

Your Conversational Pathway to Success

By Jeffrey Ford and Laurie Ford Realizing your goals takes more than passion, vision, and commitment: you need practical and productive communication to get what you want. When you are clear about your objectives, ... Continue Reading »