The "Employee of the Month" Award Goes to . . .
You can't say he didn't get the job done. (Got your own funny photos of signs? Enter our Sign Language contest to win cash!) Source Read more
Employee Recognition Program Gets Realistic
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Jessica and Dane Cook Back On?
So much Jessica news this week, we can barely keep up! Jessica and her Employee of the Month co-star, Dane Cook, were spotted "Canoodling" in a booth Wednesday night at a cast party at Tenjune in NYC. There have been plenty of rumors flying around all summer about the two making out in various places, so it's not completely surprising. Last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live, however, she claimed that Read more
Jessica's Second Public Affair
Rumors are back regarding Jessica Simpson and her Employee of the Month co-star, Dane Cook. Apparently the two were getting hot and heavy at Hyde the other night. Since it's well known he has a longtime girlfriend, Racquel Houghton, Jessica now begins her Public Affair #2. The Scoop reports: Last week, Cook and Simpson “couldn’t hide their feelings” for each other at the Hollywood Read more
Don't Forget Uncle Sam When You're Counting Your Tips
If you're in the service industry, a big chunk of your income may come from tips. But don't think you can get away with not filing taxes for them. Here are a couple of tips from the IRS: Tips are taxed. Your tips will face federal income, Social Security, and Medicare taxes. You will also be taxed on nonmonetary tips like tickets, and gifts will be counted as income. Include them on your tax Read more
What to TiVo: Saturday
8:00 Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown: A Charlie Brown Valentine 8:00 Rules of Engagement (repeat) 8:30 Mike & Molly (repeat) 9:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (repeat) 10:00 48 Hours Mystery (new) 8:00 America's Most Wanted (new) 11:00 Alcatraz (repeat) 8:00 The Voice (repeat) 10:00 Smash (repeat) 11:30 Saturday Night Live (new, with guests Zooey Deschanel and Karmin) More shows to Read more
Savvy Confessions: Will My Job Be Affected If I Take Maternity Leave?
This reader posted in our anonymous Savvy Confessions group, asking how her job will be affected if she takes maternity leave. Do you have any advice for her? I work in a very small office which includes myself, a nurse, an office assistant, and our program director. Before the holidays, the program director took on an additional position within the company, but at another clinic, which now has Read more
6 Tips to Start Your New Job Right
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! I learned some valuable lessons about how to succeed in the "real world" while starting out at my first full-time job, and you can, too. I never expected my social circle, at age 22, to use the phrase "I feel so old" so much. We know we still have our whole lives ahead of us, but making the transition from college to career can Read more
The 10 Most Ridiculous Excuses For Being Late to Work
Ever been late to the office because you were busy watching The Today Show — and admitted it? In CareerBuilder's annual survey, employers shared some of the most outrageous excuses their employees have given for being late to work. According to the results, 16 percent of workers report that they arrive late to work once a week or more, and 27 percent of workers arrive late to work at least Read more
Savvy Confessions: How Do I Deal With a Gossipy Office?
This reader posted in our anonymous Savvy Confessions group, venting how much people gossip at her office. Do you have any advice for her? I began a new job about 6 months ago and while I love what I do, I am having questions about whether or not the office that I am in is the right place for me. My co-workers are always gossiping & involved in drama, while I prefer to have as little drama Read more
