If you’ve read our posts before, you know we encourage workers to make tactful departures. We also encourage workers to be direct with their bosses and be confident in their abilities. Now, what happens when these two situations converge? You get a memo dripping in red ink. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2009
The flu season and you
- November 9th, 2009
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H1N1 is to 2009 what El Niño was to 1998. Granted, H1N1 is more serious and seems to be an actual issue to care about, but because we’ve been hearing about it since early spring, we’re almost numb to the issue. Continue reading
U.S. loses 190,000 jobs in October
- November 6th, 2009
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Today the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released new data and reported 190,000 jobs were lost in October. Although that figure means 190,000 people lost their jobs–a reality no one can be pleased about–it is a better figure than the 219,000 jobs lost in September. Continue reading
Should CEOs Post Photos on Facebook?
- November 5th, 2009
- 9 Comments
My co-worker over at The Hiring Site sent me an interesting article this morning about a CEO named Chip Conley posting some questionable photos on his Facebook site. I think it’s going to spark an interesting discussion…
Background: Conley is the CEO and founder of Joie de Vivre, a company that operates a collection of boutique hotels in California. Continue reading
Would you take a pay cut for job security?
- November 3rd, 2009
- 7 Comments
While catching up on the news yesterday, I read this interesting article on CNN.com. The author, Jessica Dickler, interviews Stephanie Jenkins, who had a background in hotel sales and marketing but now works for a senior living Alzheimer’s community. When she saw jobs in health care were growing while hospitality opportunities were dwindling, she saw the potential for a future career. Continue reading
Video: Best jobs for your personality
- November 2nd, 2009
- 5 Comments
Thinking of a career change? Watch our newest video to learn what types of jobs best match your personality.
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