When mom is the CEO at home, workplace ambitions take a back seat
It's often said that women can have it all – motherhood and a successful career. But a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests that women who rule the household have less...
View ArticleWhat is a hangover specialist?
You've gone to Sin City, indulged in all the debauchery it has to offer, and now you're suffering for it. They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but if your trip gets ruined because...
View ArticleCrime shows shape our views on the legal workplace
Are you a crime buff? Do you enjoy fictional crime stories like "Law & Order" or "CSI"? Or do you prefer television programs that offer a real-life glimpse into crime—such as "Forensic...
View ArticleHow professional fiction writers create a community of readers
Many of us love to read fiction to escape from the real world—and in so doing, we form a connection with the communities that we read about in our favorite novels. But just how strong are these...
View ArticleThe role gender plays in Christmas shopping for your coworkers
How gender influences last-minute Christmas shopping, Christmas shopping, Christmas Eve, Christmas present, Christmas presents, University of Florida, Erik Gordon, Christmas, Romantic Relationships,...
View ArticleWorkplace romance is okay, study finds
Are you in an office romance and afraid of what your coworkers will think about it? Are you sneaking with your sweetie into the copy room to avoid the whispers of gossip? According to a study...
View ArticleMarch Madness brings workers together
Has March Madness infected your workplace? According to a survey conducted by OfficeTeam, the craziness that people feel each year about their favorite NCAA basketball teams is actually a good thing...
View ArticleQuotes for Administrative Professionals Day 2014
“The first thing the secretary types is the boss.”-Donald Trump“Always be nice to secretaries. They are the real gatekeepers in the world.”-Anthony J. D'Angelo“Just the other day, my assistant...
View ArticlePsychological tests and job hunting
Have you ever been hired for a job that you thought was going to be a great opportunity, but when you started working for the organization, that dream job turned into an unrecognizable nightmare...
View ArticleDon't use these lateness excuses at work
According to a CareerBuilder.com survey, employees are showing up late to work less and less—presumably because they want to mind their P's and Q's in this down economy. Of the workers asked about...
View ArticleLabor Day 2014 Quotes
“The closest to perfection a person ever comes is when he fills out a job application form.”-Stanley J. Randall“Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.”-Aristotle“Accomplishing the impossible...
View ArticleHow to cast a workplace spell
Are you having a problem at work? Have you ever thought about casting a workplace spell?According to Marla Brooks, author of Workplace Spells: Everyday Magick on the Job, there are several spells that...
View ArticleWorkplace lessons from 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving'
Everyone in the workplace is scrambling to get as much work done as they can in the next week, so that they can enjoy Thanksgiving with a clear head. During the holiday, you may watch football, stuff...
View ArticleMake every day Thanksgiving in the workplace
‘Tis the season to start feeling sentimental. As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s easy to reflect on what we’re grateful for—including things we like about our jobs. But according to consultant Liz...
View ArticleWorkplace lessons from 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
1. The boss thinks you’re invisible. When Charlie Brown is upset about not receiving any Christmas cards—and the pure commercialism of the holiday—he tries to get consolation from Snoopy. But this...
View ArticleHow temperature affects workplace productivity
The weather outside may be frightful, but trying to work inside of an inferno is not so delightful. And according to a survey conducted by CareerBuilder.com, that is exactly how 27 percent of...
View ArticleThe link between March Madness and productivity
Has March Madness infected your workplace? According to a survey conducted by OfficeTeam, the craziness that people feel each year about their favorite NCAA basketball teams is actually a good thing...
View ArticleThe link between workplace gossip and office politics
Gossip at the watercooler can certainly be a fun way to get through a boring day and vent your frustrations about the workplace. But recent research shows that gossip is also a tool that is used in...
View ArticleCoworker idiosyncrasies make workers uncomfortable in the office
Are your coworkers crazy? Do you sometimes feel like your office is something out of “The Twilight Zone”? If so, you are hardly alone according to a survey conducted by CareerBuilder.com. Of the 4,900...
View ArticleBosses afraid to communicate
Communication apprehension (CA), or fear of communication with others, is extremely common—and can have detrimental effects on those who experience it. Whether the cause of CA stems from a fear of...
View Article