On The Job

DECEMBER 2, 2008

Right before the Thanksgiving holiday, Miriam Salpeter tagged me for this meme, but I was rushing out the door for time with family, so I'm just getting around to playing along. Tag seven people at the end of your post by leaving their names and the links to their blogs. • Here goes: 1. I know firsthand the pain of layoffs.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 4, 2010

Should an employer protect you from having to listen to political rhetoric while on the job? But even in a joking manner, bringing up politics at work can have serious repercussions, says Lonnie Giamela , an employment lawyer at Fisher & Phillips LLP. Employers need to be aware of how that impacts the workplace."

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On The Job

OCTOBER 7, 2010

But she decided to pursue a job search method she had heard about — proposing business ideas to a prospective employer. "I I suggested in my cover letter some ideas to pique the employer's interest," she says. Adds Woody: "It's easy to lose momentum when you don't hear back from an employer. But just keep plugging away.

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On The Job

JUNE 27, 2008

We've heard the warnings time and again: What you write in an e-mail is subject to your employer not only reviewing it -- but firing you if it is believed you violated company policy. But how would you feel if you used your private e-mail account at work -- and the employer still nosed around in it? Have a great weekend. del.icio.us.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 28, 2019

In such situations, the prospective employer is often on a fishing expedition. The prospective employer may even try to convince you that you’ll be able to help define the job, but be cautious. Any opportunity that comes with a price tag is not worth your investment. If they want you to pay for an “opportunity” ….

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Networking Banking Accounting Career 69

On The Job

MAY 16, 2008

In reality, no – everybody’s not cool.” -- leadership coach Peggy Klaus, talking about employers finding unflattering online information about job candidates that can damage their chances of getting a position "Rwanda's economy has risen up from the genocide and prospered greatly on the backs of our women. They think everybody’s cool.

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On The Job

JANUARY 9, 2008

I remember the first time I heard the word "headhunter" in connection with employment. They stake their reputations (and their income) on finding the perfect employee for an employer. If they don't deliver, then they don't collect any money, and down the road, they may be looking for new employment themselves. del.icio.us.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 29, 2008

But that's what employers want you to think. When the employer tosses out the initial offer, don't be afraid to say: "Is there a chance that you could offer a higher number?" Sure, the employers have more of the power in this market -- but when haven't they? It's time to negotiate. Practice. Stay strong. Take a breath.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 31, 2010

He recommends not taking a child on a business trip "if you're going to bring them along and just ignore them" or if a client or company is "not family friendly" and perhaps wouldn't look favorably on having a family tag along on a trip. You just have to realistic. Keeping clear records.

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On The Job

APRIL 1, 2008

Second, GenYers are more supportive of boomers staying on the scene, and if nothing else, employers are paying attention to what younger workers want. It may be just a strong enough force to finally make employers realize this isn't an HR delusion, but a real change in the workforce that must be addressed through more than empty promises.

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On The Job

APRIL 13, 2009

What if your large employer has kicked you to the curb along with the thousands of others who have been laid off? For one reason, you may not like doing without all the corporate-world goodies (including the salary), and for another, a small employer may not want you. One of the options to consider is going to work for a small company.

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On The Job

MAY 22, 2008

What he proved is that the new employer must be told immediately, but it must be done in such a way that they are able to feel that you acted with integrity and with respect for them. Some other key considerations: * Once you tell the employer you're having second thoughts, it's over. Or, if they decide to move to the No. del.icio.us.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 8, 2008

OK, so now comes the time to decide: Do you accept the new job or try and get a counteroffer from your current employer? The truth is, your current job feels safe, and you're not 100 percent sure the new employer can offer you the same job security. and I recently interviewed her for my Gannett News Service/USAToday.com column.

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On The Job

JULY 2, 2007

million member organization, check out their site and find out the answers to some common employment questions. Tags: workers rights AFL-CIO emloyment law. Even if you decide not to join the 1.6 It's at www.workingamerica.org/askalawyer.

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IT 100

On The Job

SEPTEMBER 25, 2007

The candidate who said the employer should hire him "because he would be a great addition to our softball team." Remember that when you're applying for a job, you want to make the employer sees you as the best candidate for the job based on your skills and abilities (not your ability to rap or play ball).

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Management Management IT 100

On The Job

MAY 9, 2008

You rated your professors 'hot or not' -- but you better not do that with your boss." -- Shanti Atkins, employment attorney "It was just out of my heart, she (the toddler) was pointing and going 'ah, ah.'

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On The Job

MARCH 20, 2008

Many younger workers have no problem with it, while older workers fear the perception that job hopping will make them look less reliable to prospective employers. The research found that any benefits of job hopping accrue in the early days of a career, and after that, wages can take a hit when you move from employer to employer.

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On The Job

JUNE 20, 2008

If an employer isn't offering you the salary you desire, ask for training opportunities -- either in another department, or to attend an industry event where you'll not only learn something, but make valuable professional contacts. Negotiate for other compensation/benefits. del.icio.us.

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On The Job

JANUARY 23, 2009

What are some other signs an employer may have received a recent infusion of cash from the government? Tags: bailout Tiger Woods salary transparency TARP cirque du soleil tom cruise katie holmes government bailout money. The board chairman is now to be referred to as "Top Dude." Lijit Search.

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On The Job

MARCH 9, 2009

If you would have suggested a year ago to employees that they should take an unpaid leave for a few days or even a week to help out an employer's bottom line, they might have suggested you assume an anatomically difficult position. Now, employees are volunteering to take time off without pay in order to help employers avoid layoffs.

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On The Job

APRIL 20, 2009

Recently I interviewed several employers who told me that it's often the little things -- like eating at your desk when everyone always eats in the break room -- that can trip up a new worker. And I don't want to hear about how you used to do things at your last employer," Horst says. Listen and learn. "No Yes, lunch is 12-1 (p.m.),

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On The Job

OCTOBER 20, 2008

Companies already are operating lean, but because of the nervousness about how deep and long the recession will last, employers will want employees to really buckle down. Employers are going to have little patience (see No.2) Less flexibility. And that's not going to sit well with GenX and GenY, since it mucks up their plans.

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CoCaptain

JUNE 3, 2021

With more professional inclusivity, individuals from varied backgrounds are looking for a business coach, and more employers are looking for executive coaching to aid diversity and inclusion within their workplace. Gone are the days of phone tag and struggling to find mutually convenient times.

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On The Job

JANUARY 8, 2008

Tags: fun at work blogging work/life balance. survey of 1,000 people nationwide, fun is vital to all aspects of our lives, especially when it comes to the workplace. A whopping 69 percent of full and part-time employees agree that their boss is fun. Now, pass the crab dip and get back to work. del.icio.us.

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IT 100

On The Job

JULY 30, 2008

So, if you are let go from an employer, consider if there is a service at your company that is being cut because it is too expensive and too far-reaching -- but you could provide it on a limited scale for less money. I don't know how many times I've heard people say: "I can't believe my employer doesn't see this opportunity.

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On The Job

APRIL 9, 2008

Perhaps you volunteer at an organization that allows you to be creative – and you would like a new employer to see this side of you. This should be done diplomatically – remind the reference of projects you worked on, your contribution and how that would be important to the new employer. Provide the best reference. del.icio.us.

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Networking Creativity Career IT 100

On The Job

OCTOBER 22, 2008

Right now, employers really need employees to really embrace change. Tags: bill treasurer afraid of courage how can i fear courage at work career advice risks Anita Bruzzese. So, even though you might be afraid to put your hand up and suggest new or innovative or even outrageous ideas at work, Treasurer says now is the time to do it.

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Career Performance IT 179

On The Job

OCTOBER 10, 2007

Danielson said the girl had clearly "wasted my time" by showing up in something so inappropriate for a well-established, conservative employer, whose reputation should have been researched by the applicant. Tags: casual dress work attire. Danielson's reaction: she sent the girl packing, with nary a question asked. del.icio.us.

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Networking IT 100

On The Job

JUNE 26, 2008

While she left a year later, she says it was those skills and opportunities presented by the floundering employer that taught her the most. So, before you grab the resume and head for the exit of a troubled employer, consider: * The opportunity to grab a dream job. del.icio.us.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 7, 2008

In fact, the longer I write about the business world, the more I've come to understand that employers are masters at jargon. Tags: business cliches workplace communications business jargon. del.icio.us.

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On The Job

JULY 12, 2007

After reading the story, I remembered an interview I once had about the same subject with an employer who was clearly frustrated with the situation. One employer told me of a pregnant employee who wore a “sleeps well with others” shirt to work. Tags: casual dress career. On his feet: black dress shoes.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 9, 2012

Today, I’d like to address the age-old question of education and employment. So, the added income comes with a price tag of its own. But surely that degree will practically guarantee your employment, right? In 2010, CNN reported that 85% of recent college grads moved back in with their parents due to employment woes.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 10, 2021

Diversity hiring can do no good to employer branding or overall productivity of the company if its employees have to deal with microaggressions. Infact you might be tagged as an overtly emotional person who can’t take a joke. Microaggression is one of the major factors that impact employee retention.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 6, 2007

The story goes on to say that even in a job interview, you should never suggest how many loyal co-workers would tag along with you. At the same, while there is age bias against many of these workers, employers may not be able to snub such job applicants for long. Such lawsuits often claim breach of fidiciary responsibility."

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Recruitment Education Management Management 100

On The Job

OCTOBER 13, 2008

and the director of Ensuring Solutions to Alcohol Problems at The George Washington University Medical Center, who told me that while workers’ alcohol problems cost employers millions of dollars each year and contribute to skyrocketing health insurance costs, the problem often is not effectively dealt with in the workplace. “I

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On The Job

DECEMBER 19, 2007

Part of the problem is that employers have allowed bosses to use personal judgement -- instead of business sense -- to respond to the personal needs of workers. As more younger workers enter the workforce armed with important skills, the employer who ignores the childless worker's needs does so at its own risk. del.icio.us.

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Career IT 100

On The Job

NOVEMBER 30, 2007

Did you rehearse your qualifications while standing in line to meet employers or did you work the Sudoku puzzle in the local newspaper? It’s a chance to meet and impress employers, network with the business community and hone your job search skills. Once you decide on the job fair, research the employers who will be attending.

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