Archive for November, 2008
Holiday Office Party Do’s and Don’ts
If your employer hosts a holiday party this year, it may be more modest than in years past, in light of the economic downturn. “The parties aren’t going to be as big this year — but they will be more intimate,” says International etiquette expe
What to Expect At Work Next Year
Any hopes that job cuts would be limited to the financial sector appear to be dashed. Companies in sectors as disparate as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and energy plan to cut year-end bonuses this year and reduce staffing for the next, according t
5 Careers for Creative Thinkers
Are you the go-to friend for party planning, gift giving, or vacation getaway suggestions? Do your coworkers or classmates come find you to help find their way out of sticky situations? If this sounds like you, you’re probably an idea person. Lucky f
Get Paid to Save the Planet
Scared of losing your job? You might need to get up close and personal with nature. As housing and real estate markets tank, positions in earth-friendly fields like wind turbine manufacturing and biofuel research are on the rise, according to the San
Holiday Office Party Do’s and Don’ts
If your employer hosts a holiday party this year, it may be more modest than in years past, in light of the economic downturn. “The parties aren’t going to be as big this year — but they will be more intimate,” says International etiquette expe
What to Expect At Work Next Year
Any hopes that job cuts would be limited to the financial sector appear to be dashed. Companies in sectors as disparate as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and energy plan to cut year-end bonuses this year and reduce staffing for the next, according t
5 Careers for Creative Thinkers
Are you the go-to friend for party planning, gift giving, or vacation getaway suggestions? Do your coworkers or classmates come find you to help find their way out of sticky situations? If this sounds like you, you’re probably an idea person. Lucky f
Get Paid to Save the Planet
Scared of losing your job? You might need to get up close and personal with nature. As housing and real estate markets tank, positions in earth-friendly fields like wind turbine manufacturing and biofuel research are on the rise, according to the San
Online Shopping on the Job
Move over, Black Friday. Cyber Monday is aiming to usurp your position as America’s biggest shopping day of the year! A recent study by BDO Seidman, LLP, predicts that online sales on the Monday after Thanksgiving will increase by 2.4 percent this ye
Working Vacation: Jobs in a Winter Wonderland
Considering the recent economic turbulence, you might have given up on a winter getaway this year. Who can afford the time off work, much less the high price of flights, hotels, and rental cars? Hang on, snow lover! There is a golden path to free lif
