Feb 07, 2010 -
Spinning your wheels at the office might earn you a paycheck, but it's unlikely to put you in line for a raise or give you much satisfaction. Fulfilling your responsibilities is good; trying harder can make you great. Step up your work game by putting in more effort in subtle ways that may just get you noticed.
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Jan 26, 2010 -
Showing appreciation for co-workers should be as easy as saying, "Thanks, buddy!" But somehow, those two words can sneak through the cracks or come off as disingenuous if they are uttered too often. Office politics, nonstop schedules and confusing etiquette can make thanking your co-workers and boss nerve-racking.
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Jan 21, 2010 -
With the economy still struggling to make a recovery, many people are experiencing more pressure than ever at work. Working overtime to keep your current job or find a new one can make you feel completely burned out — but are you really?
According to stress management expert Debbie Mandel, feeling stressed and experiencing actual burnout are two different things.
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Jan 20, 2010 -
I don’t know about you, but this is the time of year when I really start to fizzle out at work. The holidays are over, we still have two more chilly, wet months of Winter, and the days are still feeling much shorter than I’d like. But, when the post-holiday blahs set in, I know it’s time to switch up my routine.
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Jan 20, 2010 -
An increasingly large pool of unemployed workers, many of whom are highly qualified and have killer resumes, means that getting an interview and landing a new job is a longer and more challenging process these days. After sorting through piles of resumes, hiring managers are now holding more rounds of interviews than before. Get through the first round of interviews with these tips.
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Jan 18, 2010 -
Finding time to take a vacation can be a challenge when you're caught up in the grind of the nine to five. In fact, 34 percent of SavvySugar readers only took five to 10 vacation days in 2009, followed by 29 percent who jetted out of the workplace for 10 days and another 29 percent of you who used up 10 to 20 days. Not taking time out can lead to burn out — and sickness — quick.
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Jan 07, 2010 -
Raises may have been smaller than usual the past couple years, but that doesn’t mean no one is getting them. CareerBuilder has compiled a list of 20 jobs that saw serious salary growth over the past year and are expected to see even more in the year to come. To see the top five, read on.
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Jan 03, 2010 -
Your foremost goal in this economic climate might simply be to keep your job, but a stagnant economy doesn't mean we have to stop thinking of where we're going with our careers.
It's important for your professional growth and your personal satisfaction to constantly be thinking about your goals and how you're going to achieve them. So tell me, what are your career goals for the new year and beyond?
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Dec 28, 2009 -
Same-sex marriage supporters say it's unjust that gay citizens cannot access spousal benefits like tax breaks and health insurance coverage from a spouse's employer. Their activism has resulted in domestic partnership policies and full marriage rights in a few states. While many gay-marriage activists view domestic partnership as separate and not equal, some opposite-sex couples now want to be treated as less than married.
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