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Administrative Professionals Week

Mimi — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:00:11 +0000

This is Administrative Professionals Week! And tomorrow is the day that every administrative professional should be recognized for all of their time and hard work. Here are some ways to make your administrative professionals happy in honor of their special day: Give them a day off with pay Take them out to lunch Gift card [...]

What Will Disappear From Offices in the Next Five Years? 71% Say Fax Machines

Aaron on Air — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:44:36 +0000

LinkedIn just released the results of a survey on what people think will disappear from offices within the next five years. And if people are right, offices in 2017 are going to have really modern technology, and a lot of people wearing jeans in giant rooms with absolutely no privacy. Here are the top 13 answers. [...]

Revive Your Resume For The Perfect Job

Mimi — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:46:25 +0000

Find out how to stand out from the crowd when applying for a new job. Do not describe yourself as effective, motivated or creative because everyone uses those words. LinkedIn combed its 135 million member profiles to find the most overused buzzwords professionals in all industries use to describe themselves and their work. Here are [...]

Here's A Great Reason To Call In Sick. Working Overtime Can Actually Kill You

Aaron on Air — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 01:00:59 +0000

When you work more than eight hours a day you begin to suffer from frustration and lack of a social life. But did you know overtime can actually kill you? According to a new study, those extra hours at the office can be deadly. Researchers from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health looked at 12 studies, [...]

Tips to Update Your Resume And Get Noticed

Mimi — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:48:16 +0000

September is national update your resume month. To help put your resume ahead of the pack, check the links below for advice on building your resume as well as brushing up on your interviewing skills. Writing a job-winning resume is the goal but knowing how to do it can be a bit tricky. Your best [...]

New Research Reveals That Bullying in the Workplace Is On the Rise

Mike Adams — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:44:07 +0000

Almost everyone has encountered that one co-worker who would rather spend every ticking second of an eight-hour workday telling you how to do your job rather that minding their own business and focusing on their own work. That person is called the workplace bully, and according to new research, he is rearing its ugly head [...]

Stressed at Work? You Are Not Alone [SURVEY]

Mimi — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:27:14 +0000

If you feel stressed at work maybe it will give you some comfort to know that you are not alone. According to a new survey, 77 percent of Americans say they are stressed out about something related to their job. According to SunSentinel, here’s a rundown of some of the things that are bothering workers [...]

How to Know What Your Boss Really Thinks About You

Mimi — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 02:00:50 +0000

Would you like to know what your boss really thinks about you? Just look for the signs. Hand motions, eye movement or the tone of their voice can tell a lot about what they are thinking but not saying. Marc Salem is a mentalist who suggests that the subconscious always rats out the conscious. When [...]

Unemployed Job Seekers Being Discriminated Against

Mimi — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:00:00 +0000

If you hate your job and are thinking of getting a new one, better find a new job first. Don’t just quit without a job lined up. It will be much easier to get a new job if you already have a job. According to a new study from researchers at the University of California-Los [...]

Monday Morning Blues — Do You Suffer Too? [POLL]

Mimi — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:06:43 +0000

Monday morning blues is the worst! You are tired and don’t want to be at work. Maybe you didn’t get anything done over the weekend other than play time and now a deadline is looming. Whatever the reason, according to a recent survey, we all dread the Monday morning blues. According to a new survey, [...]

Buying a House Makes You Less Entrepreneurial[SURVEY]

Aaron on Air — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 01:29:58 +0000

According to a new survey, purchasing a home makes people 20 to 25 percent less likely to start their own business. The researchers believe that the reason for this is that homeowners spend so much on housing that they don’t have the money to invest in their own businesses. It could be that. Or it [...]

What Was Your First Summer Job? [SURVEY]

Mimi — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:00:03 +0000

I remember working at Nest Fresh in Blevins packing eggs into boxes for my first summer job. I was WAY too young to be employed but somehow managed to get my foot in the door. What did you do for your first summer job? This photo shows my sister and my dad working on lobster [...]

Smile! May is National Smile Month

Mimi — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:43:58 +0000

Try it. Smile today even when you are feeling like frowning and see if it makes you feel better.

It will definitely make people wonder what you are up to.

10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Boss

Mimi — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:14:13 +0000

There are things you should never say to your boss if you want to keep your job. How many of these have you heard co-workers say? How many of them have you said in the heat of the moment? Here are the 10 things you should never say to your boss: 1. “Impossible. Can’t be [...]

Why Do So Many People Dislike Their Bosses?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:53:00 +0000

Bosses are some of the most hated people on earth — and a new study breaks down exactly why. Talent management expert DDI surveyed 1,200 full-time workers from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, China, Germany, India and southeast Asia in an effort to learn more about what today’s leaders are doing right — [...]

What Type of Work Are Americans More Willing to Try Than They Were Last Year?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:21:53 +0000

Seems Americans are getting a lot more flexible about employment options — according to a new survey, we’re changing the way we look at temp work, in particular.

Wanna Make Money? Write Positive Reviews for Products You Buy Online — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:50:01 +0000

When people are shopping online, many rely on reviews written by previous buyers to help steer them in the right direction. But it seems some of those reviews may not be as honest as we think.

In fact, some product manufacturers are actually paying shoppers to write them — albeit in a roundabout way.

Do Americans Use Cash or Credit More? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:20 +0000

Credit card debt may have jumped during the holiday shopping season, but a new report indicates good old cash is still our first choice when we pay for smaller, everyday items.

Researchers Find That Exercise Can Soothe a Mean Boss

Daryl Nelson — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:51:17 +0000

Having a mean boss is sometimes an occupational hazard. Bosses that are harsh in tone, reprimand you in front of others, or just overall abusive, may be able to improve their attitude simply by exercising. A new study from researchers at Northern Illinois University found regular exercise can soothe the tension of a frustrated boss [...]

Is Your Office Making You Sick?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:01:30 +0000

You may think staying indoors would be better for your lungs, but a new study finds Americans face the bulk of our health risks not from smoggy outside air — but from potentially toxic substances in our office air. Polyfluorinated compounds, or PFCs, are often found in and given off by consumer items such as [...]