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(Father)Hoodwinked

A recent study by two sociologists at Cornell University has uncovered an interesting aspect of hiring decisions. Women with children -- mothers -- don't compete for jobs as well as men with children -- fathers -- or childless men ...READ MORE

Ergo, Ergonomics

A colleague of mine recently installed a keyboard tray and removed a hanging cabinet from her workspace so she could better position her computer. The Cornell University Ergonomics Web provides a solid set of steps to design an ...READ MORE

Taking the Temp

Researchers at Cornell University have found that the temperature of your office can affect your productivity. Cooler temperatures can cause employees to make more errors and could increase labor costs by 10%, the study shows. In ...READ MORE

Biomimicry: Color-Changing Cuttlefish Inspire Green TV Screens

Cuttlefish are camouflage experts that can change skin color in under a second to hide from predators, or prey on others. They're inspiring more than just awe from scientists. Now researchers at MIT are working on electronic ...READ MORE

Law School Grants for Single Mothers

A law degree is probably the most amazing form of qualification both in professional and personal level, but at the same time is one of the most expensive forms of education. READ MORE

Politically Proactive

Make things happen by mastering the game of day-to-day politics.READ MORE

You Need to Lighten Up

The less light the better.READ MORE

Mica Eades

"For the last two or three weeks, I've been in the office from 6:30 a.m. until 9 or 10 p.m. running around like crazy. My coworkers have seen me literally running down the halls lately because I don't have time to walk between meetings."READ MORE

Deciding Factor

Learning how to make better decisions.READ MORE

It's About Time

Unit of OneREAD MORE

Life Behind the Silicon Curtain

These soldiers of the new economy offer a snapshot of day-to-day life in the Valley.READ MORE

Matthew Pittinsky and Michael Chasen - Fast 50 2003

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A Different Tipping Point

I have often wondered what the correct amount is to tip someone providing service. I also wonder how the custom of tipping ever came about in the first place. After years of adding a tip to the bottom of a restaurant bill of 7%, one ...READ MORE

iFive: Google Buys Like.com, China Overtakes Japan, Apple Causing iAd Delays, Andreessen to HP, and Obamas' Gulf Swim

Fresh today: Google's mind share, China's rise in global rankings, Obama's Gulf swim, Apple's iAds issues, and sexual harassment update.READ MORE

Top 50 MBA Programs Online Resume Books at Your Fingertips

Top 50 MBA Programs Online Resume Books at Your Fingertips If you want top-tier business talent to fill positions in your office, look here first! MBA student and alumni online resume books are available to order right now! ...READ MORE

No Room for Mediocrity

Do you want to check out the future of hotels? Then check into the Peninsula Beverly Hills, where Ali Kasikci is creating rooms with incomparable service -- built around unconventional ideas.READ MORE

Novomer's Plastic Reduces Greenhouse Gas-But Will it Biodegrade?

Novomer's innovation cuts most of the oil and guilt.READ MORE

Can Positivity Increase Productivity?

Can a positive frame of mind and emotional state improve an individual's performance on the job and in relationshipsour emotions are connected to our outlooks via a cause-and-effect relationship. The answer is yes! As positivity (as defined as love, joy, gratitude, serenity, hope and optimism) flows through our hearts, it simultaneously broadens our minds, allowing us to see the forest and the trees.READ MORE

Matthew Pittinsky

Co-founder, chairman of Blackboard Inc. Washington, D.C.READ MORE

Deciding Factors

The author of "Winning Decisions" offers five strategies for moving forward during a period of unprecedented doubt and danger. Learn how to manage uncertainty by using metaknowledge, dissension, and open communication.READ MORE

A Different Shade of Green

Can a green building be green without LEED certification?READ MORE

Rust Never Sleeps: How Bill Gates Might Save the World

Bill Gates just might save the world.READ MORE

How your unconscious mind can impact reaching your goals

Whether you're a habitual list maker, make detailed written goals or keep your tasks and goals in your head, almost everyone pursues goals in an ever changing and sometimes chaotic environment. We are very aware of the conscious thinking that helps us achieve those goals (or not), but we rarely consider how the unconscious thinking in our mind contributes to the achievement of those same goals.READ MORE

I See How to Work Together

Videoconferencing finally arrives and changes the nature of collaboration.READ MORE