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What it’s like to be a temporary worker

Editor’s note: This is the first installment in a three-part series about temporary work. We’ll… Continue reading

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Office romance

Is love in the next cubicle over?

Watch out for Cupid’s arrow at the office this Valentine’s Day. According to CareerBuilder’s annual office romance survey of more than 4,000 workers nationwide, dating a co-worker is a fairly common occurrence, with 39 percent of workers saying they have dated a co-worker at least once during their career and 17 percent report dating co-workers at least twice. But does inter-office dating have to end up as a bad romance in your HR folder? Continue reading

By in News and trends, Surveys, Work/Life

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Tips for adjusting to a new work schedule

Lisa Crafford, office manager at financial planning and investment management firm Fox, Joss & Yankee, recently decided to go back to school. She enrolled in the Executive MBA program at The College of William and Mary, a part-time program that allows her to continue to work full time. Continue reading

By in On the job, Work/Life

Ethical dilemma

How to handle an ethical dilemma at work

Have you ever been faced with a situation at work that’s made you uncomfortable? Perhaps you’re assigned a project with a subject matter that goes against your values or beliefs. Or a client does or says something that seems unethical. Maybe you completely disagree with the viewpoint of your manager. Continue reading

By in Bosses, Co-workers, On the job

Job perks

Title versus salary: What workers want

There are often more perks to a job than a paycheck, as employers make an effort to retain their top talent and entice new prospects. From offices to flexible schedules to company cars, employees are enjoying more job incentives than ever, though they still have wish lists for what their dream workplace looks like. Continue reading

By in Benefits, Dress Code, Getting a raise, News and trends, On the job, Surveys, Work from home, Work/Life

Ready for a career switch

Are you ready for a career switch?

Given the recovering economy, emerging jobs and pure human nature, career switches are common. What may have been a great job 10 years ago can be obsolete now, or you may simply be ready for your own life change. But how can you prepare yourself for a career switch? Continue reading

By in Find the job, Get the job, On the job, The right job, Work/Life

Working when sick

How to handle missing work when you’re sick

Flu season has come early this year, and it doesn’t look like it will be over any time soon. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of Jan. 18, 48 states reported widespread geographic flu activity. So even if you’re not sick, someone around you may be under the weather. Continue reading

By in On the job, Work/Life

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Play Retail Bingo to get you through the day

Everyone knows retail workers are busy during the hectic holiday season, but don’t mistakenly think they get to sit back and relax until next fall comes around. CareerBuilder’s  2013 Job Forecast found that employers intend to hire full-time, permanent employees for sales and customer service, two areas where retail workers are often able to use their skills. Continue reading

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Prepping for your performance review

Do you view your annual review as a meaningless bureaucratic exercise? If so, it’s time to start taking it seriously. Supervisors typically invest a lot in the process and expect that their employees will too. In fact, in a Robert Half survey, 94 percent of managers polled said they believe performance reviews are effective in helping workers improve their performance. Continue reading

By in Benefits, Bosses, Getting a raise, On the job

I Quit Note

The best and worst of hiring, firing and quitting in 2012

This year was all about the election, which meant lots of talking about the economy and jobs. By the time November rolled around, the unemployment rate became a talking point you heard about again and again until it became white noise. Continue reading

By in Bosses, Co-workers, On the job

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14 jobs that earn 6 figures

Six-figure salaries are usually designated for the highest positions in particular fields, and are meant to reward the amount of education and career experience it takes to earn them. From science to health care to finance, nearly every field and industry has opportunities to earn six figures. Continue reading

By in Benefits, On the job, The right job

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