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Have A Sense Of Humor Have More Fun At Work

Have A Sense Of Humor Have More Fun At Work

Fun and work don’t have to be non sequiturs. And fun doesn’t have to start only when you leave the office. Adding some on-the-job levity can help you build rapport with those around you, relieve workplace tension and contribute to a positive work environment.  In a recent survey, nearly eight in 10 (79%) chief financial officers […]

Advice For Starting A New Job – FOT-Style

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Advice For Starting A New Job – FOT-Style

By STEVE BOESE from Fistful of Talent— For me as well as for I am sure many other folks in FOT Nation these first days of 2013 are not just the start of a New Year, but also are the start of a new job.  In a bit of shameless self-promotion, and for anyone that cares, the […]

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The Working Mom Survival Guide – 11 Steps To Better Work-Life Balance

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The Working Mom Survival Guide – 11 Steps To Better Work-Life Balance

By SANDRA GORDON– In an ideal world, you’ve got a satisfying career with plenty of time and energy to play with your baby, help with homework, relax with your spouse, get to the gym and catch up with your friends. “Working moms handle work and childcare, life trips to the doctor.” src=”https://www.wideworldofwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/medical_07_22-300×200.jpg” alt=”Working moms handle […]

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Overqualified? 5 Ways To Get The Job

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Overqualified? 5 Ways To Get The Job

From Vickie Elmer’s Glassdoor blog– Sometime yet this year, you or someone you know is likely to be told they are overqualified for a job. The speaker may be a recruiter or a friend, a decision-maker or a drainer of hopefulness. And when they say or hint at the overqualified label, they may mean something […]

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Career Lessons From Interviews With Idiots

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Career Lessons From Interviews With Idiots

By PENELOPE TRUNK — In case you’ve never noticed, I rarely interview anyone for this column. Most of my sources are family and unsuspecting friends who complain that I make everyone look bad. But it is not true. It is true that they THINK I make them look bad, but in fact, I could rip […]

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Why Senior Management Loves Your Incompetent Boss

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Why Senior Management Loves Your Incompetent Boss

Why Senior Management Loves Your Incompetent Boss From the Evil HR Lady blog— Dear Evil HR Lady, My boss is a mess. I don’t even know where to begin. Among other things, her most serious problem is her incompetence. It is troublesome that nobody above her notices her incompetence because she has a competent team […]

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My Office Is Full Of Squirrels And Other Advice For Aspiring HR Professionals

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My Office Is Full Of Squirrels And Other Advice For Aspiring HR Professionals

From Paul Smith’s Welcome to the Occupation blog-– I’m easily distracted by squirrels. Sometimes I pull my attention back to the matter at hand. Sometimes I chase after them. Sometimes, there are too many to chase so I ignore them. Sometimes, there are so many in my office at one time, they look like one giant squirrel. My advice […]

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