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Topic: Worklife

  
EMPLOYEE RETENTION   |  Comment

Jobs for Life

BY Pamela Kruger
Relevancy Score: 100
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:16 AM

Ernst Young is a cautious firm that has embarked on a bold experiment to address deeply personal questions about work. The goal, say the people behind these programs, is to create jobs for life.READ»

CAREERS   |  Comment

The Hidden Costs of Workaholism

BY Ray Williams
Relevancy Score: 100
Thu Jul 9, 2009 at 9:07 PM

Workaholism is the respectable addiction in our society but it's costing organizations in terms of loss of productivity, poor relationships and employee engagement. During this recession, with the increased pressure on workers to perform, the problem is getting worse.READ»

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TELECOMMUTING   |  Comment

SonicWALL's Telecommuting Calculator Reports How Much You Save by Working From Home

BY Ariel Schwartz
Relevancy Score: 100
Thu Apr 30, 2009 at 4:12 PM

Telecommuting: it's good for the environment, great for your employer's checkbook, and even better for your burning desire to work in pajamas. It's not always easy to convince your boss to let  you telecommute, though, which is ...READ»

PERSONAL GROWTH   |  Comment

Merrill Lynch Works - at Home

BY Lisa Chadderdon
Relevancy Score: 100
Tue Dec 18, 2007 at 11:51 PM

The Wall Street giant has created a one-of-a-kind program to teach its telecommuters how to get the job done.READ»

WORK LIFE BALANCE   |  Comment

How HP Solved the Work-Life Conundrum

BY Christine Canabou
Relevancy Score: 100
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:40 AM

Are work-life initiatives doomed to fail in a 24-7 take-no-prisoners economy? An innovative program says that they can work -- if planners balance employee needs with business needs so both win.READ»

TEAMWORK   |  Comment

Making Flextime Work

BY Pamela Krueger
Relevancy Score: 100
Tue Dec 18, 2007 at 5:42 PM

According to Catalyst, getting your company to agree to an alternative schedule is the easy part.READ»

CAREER PLANNING   |  Comment

You Get a New Boss Every Six Months

BY Michael Kaplan
Relevancy Score: 100
Tue Dec 18, 2007 at 11:48 PM

Mike Armstrong of Tektronix is by now so sensitive to the vagaries of human nature that he prefers sizing up new bosses on his own.READ»

WORK LIFE BALANCE   |  Comment

How HP Solved the Work-Life Conundrum

BY Christine Canabou
Relevancy Score: 100
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:43 AM

Are work-life initiatives doomed to fail in a 24-7 take-no-prisoners economy? An innovative program says that they can work -- if planners balance employee needs with business needs so both win.READ»

LEADERSHIP   |  Comment

Leadership: All On Board

BY Grace Andrews
Relevancy Score: 100
Fri Jun 8, 2007 at 2:12 PM

As graduations wind down and a whole flock of new recruits hit the pavement, one of the most important things you should be thinking about is how you're bringing those new recruits into your organization. I am talking about how you ...READ»

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CHANGE MANAGEMENT   |  Comment

Can Your Company Handle the Truth?

BY Paul Glover
Relevancy Score: 100
Tue Sep 30, 2008 at 6:09 PM

“You can’t handle the truth!” Col. Jessep (Jack Nicholson) in “A Few Good Men” Can your company handle the truth? This week I had plenty of time to contemplate stuff. A “simple” day surgery turned into 3 ...READ»

LEADERSHIP   |  Comment

Do You Make the Grade?

BY John A. Byrne
Relevancy Score: 100
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:50 AM

Our own editor got tough grades when he asked Fast Company staffers to evaluate his performance using an online service.READ»

LEADERSHIP   |  Comment

Poor Management Skills and Great Leadership

BY Jacqueline Holloway
Relevancy Score: 100
Mon Apr 14, 2008 at 10:29 PM

Can poor management skills distract from great leadership?READ»

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How to Quit Your Job

BY Elise Waxenberg
Relevancy Score: 100
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 11:07 AM

You spend at least a third of your time -- and maybe much more -- at work, so it's time to learn the difference between a job you ride out and one you need to leave.READ»

CAREER PLANNING   |  Comment

10 Questions to Build a Better Understanding of the Boss

BY Fast Company
Relevancy Score: 100
Tue Dec 18, 2007 at 5:39 PM

Get inside your bosses head.READ»

WORK-LIFE BALANCE   |  1 comment

Family Unfriendly

BY Heath Row
Relevancy Score: 100
Mon Oct 20, 2003 at 11:36 AM

According to USA Today, fewer companies are pursuing family-friendly policies and practices such as flextime and telecommuting. A survey done by the Society for Human Resource Management indicates that a third of companies cut ...READ»

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Give Employees the Space They Need

BY Beverly Kaye
Relevancy Score: 100
Tue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:47 PM

Your best employees want elbow room -- and they’ll leave you if they don’t get it. Here are four ideas for keeping them happy.READ»

PERSONAL GROWTH   |  Comment

Tales from Telecommuters

BY Lisa Chadderdon
Relevancy Score: 100
Tue Dec 18, 2007 at 11:52 PM

Two Merrill Lynch telecommuters share their experiences.READ»

CAREER DEVELOPMENT   |  11 comments

How to Make Love in the Office II

BY Alison Overholt
Relevancy Score: 100
Sun Feb 15, 2004 at 11:11 AM

Last year, just in time for the holiday office party season, I wrote a "One Thing Done Right" column about office romance -- how more and more people are, ahem, embracing their coworkers, and why many employers are deciding that ...READ»

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TELECOMMUTING   |  Comment

Cisco Says Telecommuting Saves Money, and the World

BY Ariel Schwartz
Relevancy Score: 100
Fri Jun 26, 2009 at 1:19 PM

Good news for homebodies: A Cisco survey of 2,000 people worldwide has revealed that employees who telecommute experience higher rates of productivity, work-life flexibility, and overall satisfaction. As if that isn't enough, the ...READ»

CAREER PLANNING   |  1 comment

Fast Start - Your First 60 Days

BY Cheryl Dahle
Relevancy Score: 100
Tue Dec 18, 2007 at 11:53 PM

Congratulations, you've got the job! But you can forget about a honeymoon. If you're lucky, you've got 60 days to prove you can fit in and perform.READ»

STARTUPS   |  Comment

Stop the Insanity!

BY Pamela Kruger
Relevancy Score: 100
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:15 AM

A new generation of dotcom entrepreneurs are creating companies that work -- without expecting people to spend every waking moment at work. Here's how to build a saner startup.READ»

PERSONAL GROWTH   |  Comment

The Corporate Shrink

BY Dr. Kerry J. Sulkowicz
Relevancy Score: 97
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 7:53 AM

If you really liked it, then it wouldn't be called work.READ»

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The Corporate Shrink

BY Dr. Kerry J. Sulkowicz
Relevancy Score: 97
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 8:12 AM

As high and fast as I've made it up the corporate ladder, I dread going to work. I'm two levels below the CEO, and my immediate boss can't stand me. Even though she'd never admit it, I can tell she's envious of my relationships with ...READ»

GUEST HOSTS: KAYE + JORDAN-EVANS   |  2 comments

Stop YELLING

BY Sharon Jordan-Evans
Relevancy Score: 96
Thu Jan 15, 2004 at 9:49 PM

Hi Holly. A long overdue response to your comment about the yelling supervisor. In short, you CAN NOT love your job while being yelled at. In fact, research shows that the relationship you have with your manager not only ...READ»

HUMAN RELATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT   |  2 comments

Betrayed by Work

BY Pamela Kruger
Relevancy Score: 95
Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 12:10 AM

People take their work more personally than ever. But what happens when work becomes too personal? These cautionary tales can help you figure out where your work ends and your life begins.READ»

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