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Who’s the boss? One third of U.S. workers have a younger manager, CareerBuilder survey finds

The corner office may now belong to somebody younger than you, according to a new CareerBuilder survey. One third (34 percent) of U.S. workers say their boss is younger than they are and 15 percent say they work for someone who is at least ten years younger, noting a shift in the correlation between seniority and leadership. Continue reading

By in Bosses, Co-workers, News and trends, On the job, Surveys, Work from home, Work/Life

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The new grad’s guide to understanding what the boss wants

Graduation was only a few months ago and yet your alma mater is already sending you alumni donation requests, it’s been less than ideal moving back in with your parents and any graduation money you got was burned through a long time ago (why did that new collector’s pack of DVDs seem so cool at the time?). Continue reading

By in Bosses, Co-workers, On the job

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Tales of a summer intern: Finding a mentor

 Ed. Note: We continue our multi-part series highlighting the experience of Meghan Delaney, CareerBuilder’s social media intern. She’s sharing her experiences as a job seeker and intern.

I hear the word “mentor” being thrown around in the workplace, and it can mean a lot of different things to different people. Continue reading

By in Co-workers, On the job

Workplace bullying study

Workplace bullying on the rise, according to new study

Most workers, even those who love their jobs, would probably say their job has caused them stress at some point. Throw in job insecurity, an increased workload and intensified pressure to perform, and stress levels can hit the roof. While some workers release stress in positive, healthy ways, others may take their frustrations out on their teammates, to the point where it becomes bullying. Continue reading

By in Bosses, Co-workers, News and trends, On the job, Surveys

INFOGRAPHIC: Living paycheck to paycheck

INFOGRAPHIC: Living paycheck to paycheck

It’s pretty likely that you’ve kept an eye on how close payday is before, but have you ever had to create a game plan for how to make it through until your next paycheck hits your account? If it feels like your money gets spent before you even see it, you’re not alone: 40 percent of Americans say they rely on their next payday to make ends meet. Continue reading

By in Benefits, Bosses, Co-workers, Getting a raise, News and trends, On the job, Surveys, Work/Life

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Work elevator behaviors show ups and downs

Every job has its downsides, but riding an elevator seems like an unlikely source for stress. However, it may be that a 15 second ride can really push some people’s buttons: CareerBuilder’s latest study identifies the most unusual and annoying behaviors workers have witnessed in their office elevators. Continue reading

By in Bosses, Co-workers, News and trends, On the job, Surveys, Work/Life

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