career development

Silicon Valley Restaurateur

BY Heath RowTue Sep 20, 2005 at 12:16 PM

After six years as the chef at Google, Charlie Ayers -- or, Chef Charlie, as staff called him -- is now planning a project larger than the corporate cafeteria. Next summer, he plans to open his own cafe in Palo Alto. Cooking at ...READ»

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Bounty to Please

BY Heath RowWed Sep 7, 2005 at 2:16 PM

The current edition of the Springwise newsletter turned me on to YorZ, a bounty-driven, job referral service. It's like a job board, but it turns job seekers into bounty hunters. While normal postings cost USD 10, the fee is waived ...READ»

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How I Spent My Summer Vacation

BY Heath RowTue Aug 23, 2005 at 1:23 PM

If you have children, how did they spend their summer vacation? Did they go to summer camp? When I went to camp, I learned how to build towers out of logs -- and rope we made ourselves. Today, it seems like there are a lot more ...READ»

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How Valuable Are Your "Graduates"?

BY Heath RowTue Aug 16, 2005 at 2:25 PM

Workforce Management recently published an article about how people who used to work at PeopleSoft are consistently sought after by companies today. PeopleSoft was much more than just a technology firm with good marketing. It was a ...READ»

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Women in Business

Mon Aug 8, 2005 at 10:29 AM

We've all read countless articles explaining reasons why women do not reach top jobs in companies -- one of them being that they take time off to rear children. The Economist just published a report (premium content, subscription ...READ»

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Women in Business

Mon Aug 8, 2005 at 10:29 AM

We've all read countless articles explaining reasons why women do not reach top jobs in companies -- one of them being that they take time off to rear children. The Economist just published a report (premium content, subscription ...READ»

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Women in Business

BY Valeria MaltoniMon Aug 8, 2005 at 10:29 AM

We've all read countless articles explaining reasons why women do not reach top jobs in companies -- one of them being that they take time off to rear children. The Economist just published a report (premium content, subscription ...READ»

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Lead Here

BY Heath RowMon Jul 11, 2005 at 6:03 PM

Hewitt, the global HR outsourcing and consulting company, has released its 2005 study of the top companies for leaders. What are the top 20 companies for leaders? 3M Company General Electric Company Johnson & Johnson Dell Inc. Liz ...READ»

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Sticking it to the Boss

Mon Jun 27, 2005 at 6:28 PM

It's no fun being the boss when everyone is out to get you. Just ask Phillip Purcell, embattled CEO of Morgan Stanley. A consortium of former executives announce to the world via an ad taken out in The Wall Street Journal and ...READ»

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If Your Job Ended Tomorrow...

BY Danielle SacksSun Jun 26, 2005 at 2:38 PM

For the past 33 days the entire Fast Company staff has been enduring what we call "purgatory." The space of utter limbo in which you don't know if every day at work will be your last. You know your company is up for sale, you know ...READ»

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Cubicle Dweller Humor

Sat Jun 25, 2005 at 12:29 AM

An amusing little book just came across my desk: "Fire me, please! 101 Ways to Get Fired from Your Miserable Job." Written by David Cordell, whose daydreaming during business meetings produced these musings, the book's premise is a ...READ»

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Up the Academy

BY Heath RowMon Mar 21, 2005 at 1:46 PM

In the current issue of CFO magazine, there's a mention of what Lisa Yoon terms "academy companies" -- organizations with a reputation for success. The upshot is that these firms are particularly good breeding ground for future ...READ»

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Take This Job and Love It

BY Heath RowThu Mar 10, 2005 at 11:12 AM

Perhaps presaging next year's list of the most promising jobs, the Guardian reports that biological engineering is a practice and profession increasingly worth preaching about. Writer Alok Jha does a good job distinguishing between ...READ»

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Where the Girls Are

BY Linda TischlerWed Feb 2, 2005 at 4:21 PM

While the gender wage gap gets all the attention, the real news is in the number of fields in which women now earn more than men. Here's a list of 10 areas in which women earn at least 5% more, culled from a more extensive table in ...READ»

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New Advice from Jack

Fri Jan 7, 2005 at 6:03 PM

So the buzz is beginning to build for Jack Welch's new book, which makes its debut in early April. This time, Jack teamed up with his wife, Suzy, for a book called Winning. Amazon.com recently published a letter from Jack with some ...READ»

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The Inmate 55170-054 Show

BY Chuck SalterWed Dec 8, 2004 at 5:38 PM

It might be the fastest corporate comeback ever. Domestic diva turned Big House felon Martha Stewart is still serving a five-month sentence for obstructing justice, but she has already lined up her next job. Earlier today, Susan ...READ»

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Death by a Thousand Cuts

BY Linda TischlerWed Dec 8, 2004 at 3:36 PM

Yesterday Sherry Lansing, Paramount's CEO and the most powerful woman in Hollywood, was honored at a breakfast hosted by the Hollywood Reporter and Lifetime Television at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Lansing, who plans soon to leave ...READ»

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Can You Go Home Again?

BY David LidskyFri Nov 5, 2004 at 11:53 AM

Hey, here's an idea: This isn't kausfiles or Andrew Sullivan's site, so I'm going to venture into the humble, peaceful world that I like to call work. Specifically, the question today is whether you should accept an offer to return ...READ»

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Not So Radical Sabbatical

BY Heath RowFri Oct 22, 2004 at 11:46 AM

In the past, Fast Company has espoused the notion of radical sabbaticals -- time taken away from the office to explore other opportunities and develop new skills. Like anything, there's a right way and a wrong way to take time off to ...READ»

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Reality TV's Newest Frustration: Life Coaches

BY Heath RowTue Oct 19, 2004 at 1:47 PM

Ryan's entry yesterday about bad experiences working with coaches has catalyzed some interesting discussion in the comments. Many of the comments make me wonder: Why are people so defensive about the coaching practice? Yes, people ...READ»

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Reality TV's Newest Sensation: Life Coaches

Mon Oct 18, 2004 at 4:23 PM

Staying up late to watch the end of the Red Sox-Yankees match-up last night I was bombarded in the wee hours by Fox ads touting their latest reality shows: My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss and Richard Branson's, The Rebel Billionaire. ...READ»

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Corporate Shrink: Question of the Week

BY Heath RowMon Oct 4, 2004 at 6:24 PM

From the files of the Corporate Shrink: "I'm about to enter business school from management consulting and know I'll have some career choices ahead. With so many possibilities, what's the best way to know which path to take?" Let ...READ»

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Corporate Shrink: Question of the Week

BY Heath RowFri Sep 17, 2004 at 1:53 PM

What do you think about the use of personality tests, such as the Myers-Briggs, in business situations, including hiring and promotion decisions, career choices, and team building? Let us know what you think!READ»

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Update Your Resume

Tue Sep 7, 2004 at 4:53 PM

Does your resume still shows your latest job as the one you had in 2001 -- even if you've since moved on? Have you relocated but neglected to update your address and phone number? When was the last time you updated your resume ...READ»

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Summer of My Career Development

BY Heath RowMon Aug 30, 2004 at 3:34 PM

Earlier this summer, Shasha Dai offered some advice for recent MBA grads who didn't score an internship or job right after claiming their sheepskin. This weekend in Parade magazine, several teenagers share stories about their summer ...READ»

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