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Did You Interview With the Top Boss?
Serena further explores her decision to defer Brown to "find herself" on this week's Gossip Girl and decides to find a job to prove her seriousness to her mother. She puts on a stunning Herve Leger bandage skirt and blazer and scurries around town scoping out prospects.
In one scene, she interviews with designer Tori Birch, who was just one of the many special guests on the episode.
Would You Accept a Friend Request From Your Ex-Boss?
It's no secret that social networking sites can cause some serious stress in the workplace. In some cases, there's anxiety over whether you should share your Facebook or Twitter accounts with job recruiters. In other cases, well-crafted online profiles might give you a leg up with potential employers.
Has Your Boss Ever Pitted You Against a Co-Worker?
On this week's Rachel Zoe Project, Rachel makes a questionable management move and invites Brad and Taylor to Paris before realizing one of them is going to have to stay behind at the studio. When she becomes aware of her mistake, she tells them they should decide amongst themselves who will go, thinking Brad will volunteer to stay home.
The suggestion immediately becomes an issue for Brad and Taylor.
Worker Wins in Court After Calling His Boss a Bad Name
You may have called your boss an unflattering name or two — but hopefully you kept those insults to yourself. One Spanish worker got so heated in a money argument with his boss that he said exactly what was on his mind, and told his boss that he was (as translated) a "son of a bitch." He also tossed in a "crazy" for good measure.
Your Two Cents: Are Women Better Managers Than Men?
In a recent interview with the New York Times, Carol Smith, who is senior vice president and chief brand officer for the Elle Group, said women are "hands down" better managers than men. She even went so far as to add "There’s no contest."
In my experience, female bosses tend to be better managers, better advisers, mentors, rational thinkers.
Who Would You Rather Have as a Boss: Oprah or Conan?
There aren't too many jobs out there with mega-perks, but Oprah certainly comes to mind as the boss who makes employees' dreams come true. Conan O'Brien may not have the same pull as Oprah and her empire, but the talented host sure is funny and showed he's loyal to his team when he moved most of the staff out to Los Angeles for The Tonight Show.
Who Would You Rather Have as a Boss: Oprah or Conan?
Do You Leave Early When Your Boss Is Gone?
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Do You Leave Early When Your Boss Is Gone?
Yes, I tend to take off earlier than usual when my boss is gone.
No, I leave at my regular time when my boss is out of the office.
I'm Asking: Is Your Boss the Biggest Cause of Stress at Work?
If it wasn't clear already, the special Super Bowl episode of The Office put a stop to any doubt that Michael Scott is the biggest source of stress to the employees at Dunder-Mifflin. Stanley's stress monitor proved that Michael makes everything worse for the Scranton branch workers, even if the conversation at hand isn't work related — which, let's be honest, is commonly the case at their office. Is your boss the number one cause of your stress?
Ask Savvy: Is There a Polite Way to Say "No Gifts"?
Dear Savvy,
I am in a management position at my company but not top management. So I was somewhat surprised last year during the holidays, when several of my employees bought me Christmas presents. It was a really lovely gesture and I got some great gifts, but in general, I’m more of a “no gifts please” type of person (I have in the past made that rule about birthday parties.)
With the economic downturn this year, I’d just rather they not stress about it and not get me anything.
Do You Ever Feel Like You're Smarter Than Your Boss?
Last night's episode of The Office was titled "The Surplus," and the episode appropriately opened with Oscar explaining to Michael why they had to spend the $4,300 budget surplus by the day's end. When Michael doesn't understand what Oscar is talking about, he asks Oscar to explain it to him like he's an 8-year-old. Then, when the light-bulb still doesn't go on, he asks Oscar to explain it to him like he's a 5-year-old.
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