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Category: UncategorizedBy anthony balderrama on Jan 20, 2009 in Current Affairs, Office Etiquette, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
If you’re anything like me and my friends, the first half of the day was monopolized by the inauguration. (This morning’s low productivity was probably not the change President Obama is asking us to believe in.) If you watched the coverage via CNN.com, you could also see a list on the right side of your [...]
By CareerBuilder blogger on Oct 17, 2008 in Uncategorized | 0 Comments
We often feature non-fiction books in The Work Buzz blog that discuss career trends and offer job seekers advice on everything from resumes to retirement.
Here are some fictional books that focused at least partly on the workplace.
By CareerBuilder blogger on Sep 11, 2008 in Uncategorized | 0 Comments
I guess you could call the 11 remaining contestants on ATJ “gold diggers.” That was their tough job assignment this week.
The contestants are still in Alaska, and they’re facing rough river currents and the occasional bear. It’s hard, back-breaking work. It’s also filled with danger. The contestants worked in teams over two days. Michaela and [...]
By CareerBuilder blogger on Aug 8, 2008 in Uncategorized, Work, Work/Life | 0 Comments
A while back we talked about extreme commutes, with long travel times covering long distances.
But what about the average commute? Forbes.com assembled a list of the 10 cities with the best commute times and the cities with the 10 worst commutes.
By CareerBuilder blogger on Aug 5, 2008 in Uncategorized | 0 Comments
TVGuide is releasing its annual summary of what actors and public figures on television make.
We use CBSalary.com as a salary range reference. But I think these salaries are far above and beyond any standard salary range!
Oprah Winfrey was at the top of the list, with an annual salary last year of $385 million. Simon Cowell [...]
By CareerBuilder blogger on Jul 25, 2008 in Uncategorized | 2 Comments
We were sad to learn that Randy Pausch died this morning. We just profiled his inspirational book, “The Last Lecture”, and its lessons on time management in our blog Wednesday.
Professor Pausch and his family and friends are in our thoughts.
By CareerBuilder blogger on Jul 2, 2008 in Employment Trends, Job Search, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Here at CareerBuilder.com, we have just released our latest job forecast, and it has a wealth of useful information for companies and job seekers alike.
The survey showed a continued trend of cautious hiring, and a gradual slowdown in the creation of new jobs. Matt Ferguson, the CEO of CareerBuilder.com, notes that “it’s a slower job [...]
By CareerBuilder blogger on Jun 26, 2008 in Fun stuff, Office Etiquette, Uncategorized, Work/Life | 2 Comments
To many workers, there are few phrases that bring more excitement and anticipation to their workday than the phrase “happy hour”.
Here in our job seeker blog, we have talked before about some of the possible pitfalls of mixing alcohol and work-related functions. Whether you are blowing off steam after work or attending the annual holiday party, [...]
By CareerBuilder blogger on Apr 7, 2008 in Current Affairs, Employment Trends, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
A couple week’s worth…
McDonald’s workers get settlement over harassment suit
8 co-workers win $276 million Jackpot…and plan to keep working
Man had friend shoot him in the shoulder to skip work
Egg McMuffin inventor passes away
Barista donates her kidney to save a customer’s life
Teens face tough market for summer jobs
By CareerBuilder blogger on Feb 29, 2008 in Career Advice, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Thank goodness it’s Friday!
Not much seems to be going on in the world of work, but here are a couple of headline’s that caught my eye:
Pilot fired for buzzing Washington airfield
Anchor uses own newscast to unveil run for office
Assistant principal arrested
Mental facility employee investigated for bringing saw to work
