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The 5 Best Ways to Get Noticed at Work

Kathy Landin — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:29:34 +0000

Getting noticed at work can be difficult, but we’ve got a few tips to help make that happen—and to make sure it’s for the right reasons. No matter the size of the staff at your workplace, just being good at your job may not be enough to help you move up the ladder. If you [...]

Office Life Is Loaded With Distractions That Can Hinder Your Job Performance

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:33:07 +0000

There may be work needed to be done at your job, but there are plenty of other things to do, as well. A new survey of more than 3,900 workers around the country offers some insight into what we do each day on the clock. While we all have assignments and projects we need to [...]

What States Have the Highest Unemployment Rates?

Kathy Landin — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:50:32 +0000

It’s not easy being unemployed or under-employed, but you are definitely not alone. Even with a highly positive new jobs report just out and the country apparently on an upswing, an unemployment rate of 7.7 percent means a lot of people still need jobs.

But that doesn’t mean the situation is hopeless for anyone. If you’re spent on looking for available jobs in your current locale because it seems like the well has dried, you could be right. Some states have higher unemployment rates than others, and you could be stuck living somewhere that’s not helping you. It might be time to relocate.

Economy Adds 236,000 Jobs; Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.7%

Chris Chaberski — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:22:32 +0000

The labor market—and the economy overall—is improving, albeit gradually, with employers adding 236,000 jobs in February. That gain brought the unemployment rate down a few ticks from 7.9 percent to 7.7, its lowest point in four years.

Best Company Perk Ever — 'Beer Cart Fridays'

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:06:05 +0000

Okay, we’re just going to say it: Advance Medical is the coolest company in the world. The Port Orange, FL-based healthcare company has instituted a gimmick in its office called ‘Beer Cart Fridays.’ and it’s every bit as awesome as it sounds. In order to thank everyone for their hard work, CEO Jennifer Fuicelli (from [...]

Surprising Survey Reveals March Madness is Actually Good for Your Office

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:21:33 +0000

Afraid your boss is going to catch you checking out NCAA Tournament scores while you’re supposed to be working? Well, like a bubble team who gets an invite to the Big Dance, you can breathe a huge sigh of relief. A new OfficeTeam survey of 1,000 managers has found that bosses don’t look down on [...]

Study Reveals Commuting to Work May Take Up Way Too Much of Your Day

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:08:26 +0000

Getting a job is tough. Getting to it can be even tougher. A new report by the US Census Bureau has found that 8% of full-time employees – that’s 11 million people — endure commutes of at least 60 minutes and that 600,000 folks with full-time jobs suffer through what is termed a megacommute” that [...]

Enter This Crazy Australian Contest To Win One of 6 Ridiculously Awesome Jobs

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:00:24 +0000

Unless your business card says “Professional Hot Fudge Sundae Tester” or “Member of LeBron James’ Entourage,” odds are you don’t have one of the best jobs in the world. The good people of Australia want to change that, though. The country has announced a new contest called “Best Jobs in the World,” in which six [...]

5 Common and Very Avoidable 'Business Casual' Mistakes

Kathy Landin — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:35:46 +0000

Business casual: the dress code that makes you happy you don’t have to wear a tie or pantyhose, but otherwise confuses the khaki out of you. Whether it’s your first job, a new company, or you just aren’t sure what’s best at the office you’ve worked for years, “business casual” is a phrase that means [...]

Turn Your Hobby Into a Job

Kathy Landin — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:51:15 +0000

The job market is tough these days. Many people are coping with sudden layoffs, and others are struggling to find work after completing college or earning a new degree. Skilled professionals could wait months or years to find a job in the field of their expertise.

But if one of these descriptions matches you, that doesn't mean you can’t find exciting ways to earn money.