As much as we try to avoid it, sometimes we can't escape bringing our work with us when we're away from home. Most recently, my work came with me on a trip to Los Angeles, but the most inappropriate place my work has been was a camping ground in Northern California (believe me, my friends gave me plenty of flack about this one). Many of us have traveled during the last month or so, and I'm curious if your job managed to make it along on your holiday.
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We all know the hiring outlook for the New Year is down from what it was going into 2008, so I'm choosing to focus on the positives this New Year's Eve day. CareerBuilder's Annual Job Survey found that 31 percent of employers anticipate offering workers more flexible work arrangements in 2009. Here is the breakdown of how many employers plan on expanding their policies.
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For every boring job out there it seems there's one career that we've never heard of, whether it's one of the oddest jobs of 2008, one of the best-kept-secret careers, or a job that's just starting to gain popularity. Yahoo! found six unusual jobs that also happen to pay quite well.
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The Office is one of my favorite shows on TV, and by an overwhelming majority you voted the sitcom as the most realistic work-based show in 2008. The script and acting/awesome delivery are what make the show a true success, but there's a reason why we find so many of the story lines hilarious — we can sadly relate! NBC has been throwing reruns at us the past couple weeks, which honestly isn't so bad because they have me laughing again and again.
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Did your boss give you the day off from work today? If so, savor the time you have with your family and away from the office. Leave your Blackberry alone and don't even think about checking your work email — those means make it way too easy to be busy on an official company holiday.
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It has been a rough year for the job market, though the recession has weeded out some shining exceptions to the bad news. In a landslide vote, you chose health care as the industry with the most secure jobs in 2008. I agree it's a secure field relative to most others, and it seems that health care workers are always in demand.
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The four-day work week became popular over the Summer when gas prices were eating up our paychecks, and there's a new four-day week being introduced that doesn't come with the same perks. While the old four-day week was designed to save employees money on commuting and allowed them to work 10-hour days, the new one is designed to save employers money because workers are logging less hours.
A twist on the forced monthly, unpaid vacation that some employers have adopted, the four-day work week allows companies to avoid layoffs while saving on labor costs.
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I'm a worrywart by nature, and these days more people can identify with that feeling of general anxiety. According to recent polls, 30 percent of Americans are worried they'll lose their jobs.
CNN Money points out that while current and projected unemployment rates aren't the worst we've seen, workers are scared for three main reasons.
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Most of us have at least a few days off coming up, so why not take some of that free time and do something productive — like fixing up your résumé? Making a few improvements here and there could be what it takes to bring your résumé from presentable to professional. Start the slideshow to see seven ways to make your résumé rock.
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Employers are starting to resort to measures other than layoffs to make it through these trying economic times. They can't get rid of all staff if they want to stay in business, but they also can't afford to fulfill their payroll obligations. Working without pay isn't an option so some companies are asking employees to stay home without pay as a cost-saving measure.
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