How To Be a Winner in the Workplace

July 28, 2010 by admin  
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Getting a job is one feat, but keeping it is an entirely different story. Being a winner in your workplace does not only end in getting your work done. It is also about keeping relationships with your workmates in a positive light. Can’t wait to get to your next promotion? ... Continue Reading

How To Interview for a Wholesale Job

July 7, 2010 by admin  
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Companies and manufacturers dealing in the wholesale economy of things will have employees coming in and going out frequently.  Even if there are a lot of jobs, many people will still be vying for the position. # Dress appropriately It is important to always go to an interview wearing appropriate clothes. ... Continue Reading

9 tech timesavers for office managers

July 5, 2010 by admin  
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Here are 9 timesaving tech tips recommended by office managers: 1. Use the “standby” or “hibernate” feature on your PC instead of shutting it down when you step away for a short time. You’ll be able to resume your work much faster than from a cold start. 2. Find urgent computer files ... Continue Reading

Corner Office: The Limited’s Chief: Re-Recruit Your Team Every Day

July 3, 2010 by admin  
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This interview with Linda Heasley, president and chief executive of The Limited, was conducted and condensed by Adam Bryant. Marilynn K. Yee/The New York Times Linda Heasley is president and chief executive of The Limited, based near Columbus, Ohio. She says that it’s her job to always give her associates “a reason ... Continue Reading

Hot Job: Deputy Archivist for the Senate

July 1, 2010 by admin  
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Looking for a job? Here’s a cool opportunity that just might be a great new start for the right person. The position: Deputy Archivist for the U.S. Senate Location: Washington, D.C. Job duties: Will evaluate, describe and retrieve official records of the Senate. Duties include advising and assisting in the proper archiving of ... Continue Reading

Corner Office: To MasterCard’s Retiring Chief, the X Factor is Presence

June 27, 2010 by admin  
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This interview with Robert W. Selander, chief executive of MasterCard, was conducted and condensed by Adam Bryant. Mr. Selander will retire from the C.E.O. position on July 1, after 14 years in the job. Todd Heisler/The New York Times Robert W. Selander, who is retiring this week as C.E.O. of MasterCard, a ... Continue Reading

Survey: U.S. Workers Feel More Job Stability

June 24, 2010 by admin  
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U.S. workers are feeling more stability in the workplace, according to a survey conducted by Adecco Group North America, a ision of global staffing and recruitment agency The Adecco Group. Of all workers surveyed, 78% said that they are unconcerned about their job security if they vacation this summer. Only 37% ... Continue Reading

Supreme Court: Bosses Can Read Your Texts

June 19, 2010 by admin  
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In a potentially unsettling decision, the Supreme Court ruled yesterday that employers are legally permitted to read messages sent through a work cell phone or computer as long as there is a “legitimate work-related purpose.” The case in question had to do with a police chief in California who discovered that ... Continue Reading

5 Companies With the Best Benefits

June 16, 2010 by admin  
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CHICAGO (TheStreet) — As some companies have been forced to shrink benefits to save money, the ones that continue to reward employees stand out even more. To attract the best and brightest, they offer not only company-matched retirement plans and flexible work schedules, but a variety of creative perks. Here are ... Continue Reading

How To Get the Next Big Promotion at Work

June 13, 2010 by admin  
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Getting a promotion at work in this cutthroat world can be quite difficult without certain strategies at your disposal. With so many people vying for the position, you would think that you would most likely fail in getting the promotion you want. This is actually where you are dead wrong. ... Continue Reading