Diversity is no longer simply a matter of creating a heterogeneous workforce, but using that workforce to innovate and give it a competitive advantage in the marketplace, according to a 2011 study from Forbes Insights. It’s a lesson that some companies have made a concerted effort to put into practice, namely those who made DiversityInc’s list […]
“Look for a new job” was one of the top new year’s resolutions of 2013, with one in three employees (33 percent) telling Glassdoor.com they were looking to jump ship this year. But before dashing off resumes, consider the jobs landscape. CareerCast has produced updated lists for the 10 Best and 10 Worst Jobs. They examined 200 jobs and ranked them […]
Working from home sounds like a dream. No rules, no dress code, no boss (at least in the building), and the freedom to create your own schedule. But it can also be lonely, unstructured, and unproductive if you don’t know how to do it right. To avoid lounging around in your pj’s all day and […]
Monday, the least loved day of the week, is quickly approaching. This day is often met with trepidation and anxiousness, along with fatigue and an overall…
About 4 million workers in the United States fell under the category of “secretaries and administrative assistants” between 2006 and 2010, and 96% of them were women, according to the U.S. Census. How secretary became women’s work The rise of the secretary began with the Industrial Revolution, which created an enormous amount of paperwork. In […]
Even a rock-star employee (ahem, that’s you) can use a little assist sometimes. These savvy tactics make it easy to send out an SOS without feeling like a total loser. Your worry: People will think I have no clue about what I’m doing. Why you shouldn’t sweat it: You’ll come off as more flaky if you […]
Mastering appropriate assertiveness is a must for getting your ideas noticed and earning the respect of clients, superiors, and co-workers. However, figuring out exactly how assertive to be can be tricky. Get too confrontational, and women look pushy. Fall back on traditional female communication styles, and we look like doormats. For a little guidance on […]
A lieutenant in the Dallas Police Department who goes by the name “Lucille Baller” when she promotes herself as a recording artist promises to shoot anyone who messes with her in a rap song that was posted on her website. “Don’t push Ms. Lucy because you won’t like the consequences,” Dallas Police Lt. Regina Smith […]
Putting in <strong>extra hours</strong> on the job may be good for your bank account but bad for your heart according to a new study.
