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Is there a reason you’re late … or is it just an excuse? »

Who invented the standard nine-to-five workday? He or she must have been a morning person because if I were setting the workday hours, I’d push it to start at 10 a.m. at the earliest. Why? While I’d love to be the type of person who just jumps out of bed alert and perky every day, [...]

Workers tethered by the e-leash in some strange places »

They do it while walking — oh so slowly — down the sidewalk. They do it at the gym. They do it at the movies. They even do it in the bathroom. They are using their smart phones. While some people are checking out Facebook, getting directions, reading the news or just plain addicted, many [...]

Workers consider their jobs ideal. No, seriously. »

Try to have a conversation about your job without complaining about your boss or griping about the little things just eat at your nerves. Like peanut butter and jelly or Ricky and Lucy, work and complaints belong together. Due to the nature of my job, I see a lot of data about workers and job [...]

Regardless of economy, some workers won’t stay put in 2010 »

Some things never change, and even in these tough times, the American mentality of always looking for something new and better is alive. According to a new CareerBuilder survey released today, 19 percent of workers plan to find a new job in 2010. Another 9 percent plan to make their move in 2011. So expect [...]

Employers See a Brighter 2010 »

Yesterday I mentioned that CareerBuilder released its 2010 Job Forecast and that we’d have more info today. And we do!

What to expect in 2010 »

CareerBuilder.com just released its 2010 Job Forecast, and tomorrow we’ll have all the details. To give you a taste of the good news to come, here’s a clip of spokesperson Michael Erwin on MSNBC. Click here to play the video. (You might receive a pop-up message asking you to open or download the video–you can click Open to [...]

Another holiday party poll »

Last week, two of our posts were dedicated to holiday parties and year-end raises and bonuses … or the lack thereof this year. This morning on my daily bus ride, I found the results of yet another poll. This one came from a joint venture with 60 Minutes and Vanity Fair magazine. This monthly poll [...]

How to use the office holiday party … if you have one this year »

Over the years I’ve attended all kinds of work holiday parties. From the afternoon punch and cookies where you just have to show your face for five minutes, to the intimate and extravagant fine dining meal, to the huge blowout with endless food, open bar, chocolate fountains  and partying until the wee hours of the morning. This [...]

You can buy all your gifts with a few clicks of the mouse … but should you? »

Here at The Work Buzz, we don’t judge. Nor do we lie. Therefore, when CareerBuilder’s new survey reports that 32 percent of workers plan to holiday shop online while on the job, we’re not shocked. That figure is up from last year’s 29 percent, by the way. Believe it or not, you boss knows you’re [...]

Holiday season hiring outlook »

If you are hoping to snag a seasonal job during this year’s holidays, it’s time to start looking now. Like the rest of the job market, competition will be fierce.  What you might not think about, though, is that a seasonal job can be your ticket to full-time employment. “Competition for seasonal positions will be [...]