Posted October 23, 2009 - 07:00 by Paul Michael
It seems ironic in this economy, and with a high unemployment rate, that anyone would want advice about getting kicked from a job. But last week a question was posed to me, and it was genuine — “How do I get laid off?” Here is some advice to follow, and even more advice to avoid.
Posted September 28, 2009 - 07:58 by Lynn Truong
Employee incentive programs are popular, if only because they are prolific. Though conventional wisdom tells us otherwise, many will argue that these programs are not just ineffective, they are detrimental. Before deciding to implement an incentive program for your small business, let's look at the top 10 myths about them.
Posted July 2, 2008 - 05:52 by Linsey Knerl
While the current condition of the job market is debatable, no one can argue the importance of feeling secure and appreciated in your current position. Many employees will agree that companies have a long way to go in their “courting” processes, and claim that most employers have ignored the needs of their long-time employees. But even new employees are taking notice of a new trend of hiring and training that puts intimidation and hard-facts before gift baskets and company swag.
Posted November 4, 2007 - 11:14 by Paul Michael
I recently found an amazing (and I don't use that word lightly) resource from Google that I think is completely under-used and seriously under-marketed. This resource is called Google Talks and it contains over 170 fascinating lectures, given to the very lucky and privileged Google staff, most around 1 hour long.
Posted May 22, 2007 - 10:11 by Andrea Dickson
There was a time, not that long ago, in which Americans would graduate from college, get a job, and stick with that job until retirement. For those of us who can risk a little more, though, well, why shouldn't we leave crappy jobs behind? I used to be wary of being a paid-by-the-hour worker, I'm coming to appreciate the charms of time cards.
Posted March 29, 2007 - 10:39 by Andrea Dickson
It can be very easy to be manipulated into accepting a lower salary than you are worth. Part of this is a lack of information - it's hard to know what a job should pay. The other part is simply a matter of confidence; you often have to simply expect more in order to get it.
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