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What's the Most Realistic Work-Based TV Show of 2009?
I love a good workplace TV show. Between the crazy comedy and the drama that can occur in our real-life offices, you've gotta admit, some aspects of these shows aren't totally off base. So, while I'm hoping no one out there really has to deal with a co-worker like The Office's Dwight, I'm sure someone has to put up with the antics of a similar character in her own workplace.
Brilliant or Baffling? Decreased Productivity Firefox Add-On
Policies on recreationally surfing the web vary from workplace to workplace, but the truth is that (almost) all of us do it. But that doesn’t mean we want everyone around us to see exactly how much time we’re spending browsing, say, the PopSugar Network, does it? A new Firefox add-on called Decreased Productivity could be the solution.
Is Your Job Busier During the Holidays?
Now that Thanksgiving is almost here, it’s official — the holidays have begun. Whether you plan to take advantage of Black Friday deals and start your shopping now or you tend to wait until the last minute, your post-work schedule is bound to ramp up for the next several weeks.
But, what about your work life?
Does Your Occupation Fit Your Personality?
Chances are you’ve taken a personality test at some point in your life — a Myers-Briggs for fun, a Caliper or other employment test for a new job — but have you ever thought about how the results might impact your career choices?
Nancy Ancowitz, author of Self-Promotion For Introverts, recently wrote an article in the New York Times about how her introverted personality affected her career path. Ancowitz had always assumed her need to work alone and her aversion to large meetings were character flaws.
Overworked and Underpaid: 7 of the Most Stressful Jobs
I quizzed you a couple weeks ago on Money magazine’s list of the least stressful jobs. Now CNN Money has compiled another list — this time of the most stressful and most underpaid jobs out there, according to their survey.
The results are based on median salary and the percentage of respondents that rated their jobs as stressful.
Cool Job: Nina LaCour, Author
Whether you love heading into work every day or dread the alarm each morning, hearing about people who love what they do is always inspiring. In our new Savvy series, Cool Jobs, we’ll talk to real women who have turned their passion into a very cool career.
Oakland native Nina LaCour always knew she wanted to be a writer, but over the past two years, she’s made that dream a reality.
Where Do Workers Receive the Most Vacation Days?
Ah, vacation. There never seems to be enough time away from it all, but that's not necessarily the case for workers everywhere. In some places there's no pining for days off because they are plentiful.
Do You Have Manic Mondays?
Do You Have Manic Mondays?
Yes, Mondays are usually pretty chaotic.
No, I wouldn't describe my Mondays as manic.
One Way to Put a Stop to Your Perpetual Lateness
How many times have you resolved to become someone who's known for her punctuality, instead of her perpetual lateness? If those mini Monday or monthly resolutions haven't resulted in a new, prompt you, then maybe you need to motivate yourself differently.
Money magazine writer Tyler Cowen suggests that penalties might be more effective than rewards if lateness is one of your little flaws.
What Nonmonetary Perks Does Your Employer Offer?
With salary and hiring freezes that have most employees doing more work for less money, little extras can make a big difference. Some employers are known for unique work perks that keep workers from wishing they were someplace else.
Here's an example of an employer with perks: Daxko, a Birmingham-based software vendor, keeps its employees happy by providing a work/play lounge equipped with a Wii and 52-inch plasma TV, offering free YMCA memberships, giving workers $1,500 annually to spend on any kind of professional enrichment, and supplying a weekly free lunch.
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