That’s a picture of Neil Berrett, holding the cake he presented his boss. You probably can’t read it, but it’s his letter of resignation. It says: continue reading...
Let’s face it: The job market sucks right now. Which means it’ll take you a while to find a job. Which means it’s best to start looking for a new job before you’ve lost your current one. Which means it’s best to stay intuitive and take notice of any signs that might indicate your boss is ready to drop the ax. Be careful if any of these apply to you: continue reading...
Research by the University of Iowa found applicants were more likely to get the job when they had a firm handshake compared to a limp grip. This was especially true when it came to women applicants. continue reading...
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If I consider all of the jobs I’ve had, I’ve heard them all”
“That’s not my job.” continue reading...
MENLO PARK, Calif., Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ — For many professionals, company parties are predictable; but for those in the creative industry, these festivities can be full of surprises. The Creative Group, a specialized staffing service providing marketing, advertising, creative and web professionals on a project basis, recently asked 250 U.S. advertising and marketing executives to describe the most off-the-wall employee behavior they’d heard of at a company event.Those surveyed were asked, “What is the wackiest or most outrageous thing you have heard of an employee doing at a company event, such as a picnic or holiday party?” Here are some of their responses:
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-- "The president of our company came dressed up as a chicken."
-- "One guy ate the carnations from our dinner table."
-- "One colleague set another's wig on fire while it was on her head."
“Company events are meant to be fun, but employees must remember their actions are still on display for coworkers and supervisors to see,” said Dave Willmer, executive director of The Creative Group. “Inappropriate behavior can make a lasting negative impression that’s hard to overcome.” continue reading...
MUSCATINE, Iowa, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ — Walk into many offices these days and you’ll likely find three or even four generations working side by side — each having its own outlook and needs. But each group has different expectations for the workplace: what they want from employers, how they want to structure their days and even the kinds of furnishings and amenities they prefer.
For instance, the work styles of many baby boomers (and especially the generation preceding them, born before 1945, but are still working), differ from Gen Y. How people studied in college or even high school tends to stay with them as a worker. Some Boomers prefer quiet areas such as in a private office that convey their rise through the organizational ranks. Younger Gen Y workers prefer collaborative areas that allow them to use their social networking skills and provide flexibility when and where they work. continue reading...
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., July 9 /PRNewswire/ — Would you like to see job dissatisfaction retired? You’re not alone. Research suggest 60% to 87% of people who work in the United States are dissatisfied with their jobs, and the proportion may be higher in France, England and Sweden, with the lowest morale existing in Germany and Japan. The problem is so bad, the American Institute on Stress reports chronic stress adds over $300 billion each year to cover absenteeism, employee turnover, diminished productivity, medical, legal and insurance expenses and Workers’ Compensation payments.
A campaign to retire job dissatisfaction was announced today by 29-year human resources veteran, Jeff Garton, author and president of Career Contentment, Inc., a Chicago-based career coaching firm.
“The campaign issues a wake up call by reminding people not everything is perfect or within your ability to control, and it’s unrealistic to expect employers to satisfy everyone,” said Garton. “However, you can always recognize your own career contentment. I’ve taken my experience and training in HR and applied it to developing this new concept, and I’m sure it’s going to shake up traditional views on employment and career, but in ways that are needed.” continue reading...
CHICAGO, May 17 /PRNewswire/ — If you’ve ever found yourself running around like the proverbial chicken with its head cut off trying to make it to work on time, you’re not alone. According to a recent CareerBuilder.com survey, 16 percent of workers say they arrive late to work at least once a week. One-in-four of all workers (25 percent) admit to making up fake excuses to explain their tardiness. The CareerBuilder.com survey, “Late to Work,” was conducted from February 15 to March 6, 2007 of 6,823 workers and 2,591 hiring managers.
“The most important thing for employees to remember is that they should take the time to learn the company’s culture and its policies,” said Rosemary Haefner, vice president of Human Resources for CareerBuilder.com. “While 44 percent of hiring managers say they don’t care if their employees are late as long as their work is completed on time with good quality, others are much stricter in their policies. In fact, one-in-five hiring managers say they would consider terminating an employee if he/she arrives late two or three times in a given year. The key is to know your individual manager’s expectations.” continue reading...
