Work/Life Balance

job hunting

Can You Annoy Your Way to The Top?

4:47 pm, October 07, 2009

Does it pay to annoy someone until they give you a job, buy your product or give you what you want? The answer, it turns out, is not so clear-cut.

cool stuff

Ghosts, Jobs, Sex & Glenn Beck: MainStreet's Weekly Roundup

2:53 pm, September 26, 2009

This week's must-read MainStreet headlines. Skip these at your own risk.

cool stuff

Conduct Business Like A Pickup Artist

3:31 pm, September 23, 2009

Pickup artists have developed lots of strategies, some of which might actually be applied in the workplace. Others... not so much.

real estate

Devastation Destinations: 5 Towns Walloped By The Recession

2:53 pm, September 22, 2009

Here are five of the most depressing towns and cities in America. Enjoy.

small business

When a Family Business is a Lifeline

6:53 am, September 19, 2009

Mixing family and business can be risky (just look at the Corleones). Here's how to avoid a family feud.

social media

YOU Spent Way Too Much Time On Facebook In August

10:32 am, September 18, 2009

The numbers for Internet usage last month are out, and it’s seems you people love your social networking.

vacation

How to Get on the Road to More Vacation Time

9:20 am, September 01, 2009

With the right strategy, employees can eke out some additional time for a weekend getaway or just a day away from the cubicle.

careers

Proof that 4-Day Work Weeks Really Work!

4:47 pm, August 25, 2009

Utah, it's not just for Jell-O lovers anymore.

careers

Fired on Facebook

3:22 pm, August 18, 2009

If you’re going to bad-mouth your boss, then you probably shouldn’t do it on Facebook… particularly if he’s one of your connections.

careers

Chronically Ill and Working? Know Your Rights

3:11 pm, August 11, 2009

It's a common worry for workers coping with a chronic illness — the fear that frequent absences or poor performance could lead to being fired.

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