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CONTROL YOUR CAREER DESTINY  |  Comment

How to Get a Job in 2009

BY Tom MusbachTue Jan 6, 2009 at 5:24 PM

During a brief discussion on the Fox Business Network this morning about jobs in 2009, I was reminded again that many leaders and pundits believe we are in for a really gloomy year. When I spoke about job opportunities and hiring ... GO»

Relaxation
GREEN DAY  |  1 comment

Two Cheers For The Four-Day Workweek

BY Anya KamenetzMon Dec 22, 2008 at 12:58 PM

In the downturn, more companies are cutting labor costs without layoffs by scaling back the amount of time their employees work: four-day workweeks, unpaid vacation, and forced furloughs. Unlike the disappearance of 401(k) ... GO»

    Iron Man
    A KICK IN THE CAREER  |  3 comments

    The Headhunter's Guide To The Top 10 Films Of 2008

    BY Tom SternFri Dec 19, 2008 at 2:39 PM

    As an executive recruiter, it's my job to examine trends, gauge the needs of the marketplace and get my clients into jobs that will make the best use of their skill sets. When the process is firing on all cylinders, it is extremely ... GO»

      febeke okafor
      THE WORLDLY INVESTOR, DAVID S. WADDELL  |  Comment

      The 4 Horsemen of Recovery: Investor, Lender, Consumer and Multiplier

      BY David S. WaddellTue Dec 9, 2008 at 12:23 PM

      Monday, December 8, 2008 Motion vs. Movement In a Mid-October Insight we offered the following prediction: I believe we have now entered purgatory. Valuations are low enough, but we have too much uncertainty to expect an immediate ... GO»

      Howard Stringer
      TECHNOMIX  |  Comment

      Sony To Shed 8,000 Jobs As It Feels the Economic Pinch

      BY Kit EatonTue Dec 9, 2008 at 10:56 AM

      The faltering gobal ecomony has affected a pretty big target today--Sony [SNE] has announced a number of measures designed to "strengthen its corporate structure and bolster profitability across the Sony Group." Read: cut costs ... GO»

        BRAND AMBASSADOR  |  5 comments

        Online Dating: A Model for a Mentoring Program

        BY Tom WaldronTue Dec 9, 2008 at 10:13 AM

        So what does online dating have to do with a mentoring program? Well, we adopted some of the concepts of online dating and applied them to our mentoring program, ING Mentoring Advantage. The mentoring program is voluntary—for both ... GO»

        febeke okafor
        LEADING IDEAS  |  6 comments

        Leading Ideas: Show Up and Deliver Your Best Everyday

        BY Doug SundheimTue Dec 9, 2008 at 10:04 AM

        In a recent conversation with a client, she mentioned that she and her team were in a "wait-and-see" mindset as it pertained to budgets and projects for next year. Given the current market, I could understand where she was coming ... GO»

        Freelancers Union
        GREEN DAY  |  Comment

        Freelancing Isn't Free

        BY Anya KamenetzMon Dec 8, 2008 at 1:23 PM

        A groundbreaking nonprofit starts its own health insurance company for freelancers. Is this the new New Deal? GO»

          Christmas Carolers
          A KICK IN THE CAREER  |  Comment

          The Economic Downturn Holiday Songbook!

          BY Tom SternWed Dec 3, 2008 at 3:00 PM

          Does the recession have you down? Then maybe these revisions of classic Christmas songs will bring you cheer! GO»

            Manny Ramirez
            THE BOTTOM LINE  |  3 comments

            The Curious Case of Manny Ramirez

            BY Rip EmpsonTue Dec 2, 2008 at 12:00 PM

            At what point does the cost of a valuable employee, say Manny Ramirez, outweigh the potential profit they represent? If a high-performing employee becomes disruptive because of their attitude, dress, or behavior, when do you draw the line? GO»

              innovation-puzzle
              LEARN AT ALL LEVELS  |  3 comments

              Learn More With Less: Corporate Education in the Current Economy

              BY Marcia ConnerMon Dec 1, 2008 at 5:00 PM

              With less money available for corporate education efforts, how can organizations learn more now? Some suggestions are old school, others post-modern. This is the first in a series of articles focused on learning as the money runs out. GO»

                febeke okafor
                CONTROL YOUR CAREER DESTINY  |  1 comment

                Get Ahead by Giving Thanks

                BY Tom MusbachMon Dec 1, 2008 at 12:00 PM

                If you want to succeed in life and at work (and who doesn't?), make sure you use these two words often: "thank you." They can help you in ways that you may never expect.   Giving thanks is a big theme right now (duh!). But the ... GO»

                febeke okafor
                NEXT GENERATION CAREER ADVICE  |  Comment

                Millennials Working Abroad: The View from Australia

                BY Lindsey PollakMon Dec 1, 2008 at 8:00 AM

                A few weeks ago, I blogged about a young woman from Bangladesh who is launching her career at a U.S. company. For today’s post, I wanted to share the perspective of some American Millennials working abroad.Australia has a special ... GO»

                febeke okafor
                LEADING COMPANIES FOR GOOD  |  1 comment

                Choosing a Nonprofit Board

                BY Alice KorngoldSun Nov 30, 2008 at 7:00 PM

                There are over a million nonprofits in the U.S. alone, most of which would be thrilled to have the talents of business people who bring experience, expertise, and fresh perspectives, as well as a willingness to contribute funds and ... GO»

                cy-wakeman
                FOLLOW THE THOUGHT LEADER  |  1 comment

                Feedback at work: Embracing your reality for growth

                BY Cy WakemanThu Nov 27, 2008 at 12:00 PM

                If you’ve recently received some feedback from your boss, your co-workers or your client in the form of less-than-desired results, welcome the news! It’s the very next thing to work on to propel your self into the next level of ... GO»

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                  THE AD VERSE EFFECT  |  1 comment

                  Is The New MacBook Green? Ask Greenpeace.

                  BY Danielle SacksWed Nov 26, 2008 at 3:03 PM

                  We know the drill by now: every few months Apple rolls out some new iPod model, seducing us to trash our still-shiny-perfectly-brand-new one. We tend to think of this as progressive design. However, these days progressive design must ... GO»

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                    DECODING LEADERSHIP  |  Comment

                    Leadership Induced Stress

                    BY Kate SweetmanWed Nov 26, 2008 at 3:00 PM

                    We all know that stress is a major killer. But did you know that bad leaders are a leading cause of heart attacks and other illnesses? You can change the dynamic. GO»

                      febeke okafor
                      SURVIVING THE WORKQUAKE(C)  |  Comment

                      Stop Trying to Teach the Pig to Dance!

                      BY Paul GloverWed Nov 26, 2008 at 10:00 AM

                            My father was a farmer, a blacksmith, and an electrician who worked the hoot owl shift at a General Motors plant to pay for his farming addiction.  He was also a pragmatist.  After observing me engaged in a passionate ... GO»

                      You Were Fired
                      GREEN DAY  |  1 comment

                      A Bailout for Journalists? Just Say No!

                      BY Anya KamenetzTue Nov 25, 2008 at 5:00 PM

                      TypePad is making news by offering laid-off journalists a free "pro" blogging account. Don't fall for it! GO»

                        New York magazine
                        THE AD VERSE EFFECT  |  2 comments

                        2008 Wasn't the Year of the Woman

                        BY Danielle SacksTue Nov 25, 2008 at 4:00 PM

                        Last week Amanda Fortini articulated what many women felt by the end of the election: "both Clinton and Palin came to represent—and, at times, reinforce—two of the most pernicious stereotypes that are applied to women: the bitch ... GO»

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