The Work Life channel describes issues most of us face on the job. Explore work life issues from the dirtiest jobs to the executive suite.
According to the Peter Principle, some organizations encourage a hierarchy of incompetence by rewarding those who excel in their current jobs with positions that might exceed their field of expertise. See more »
What is revolutionary about Second Life is that it's not only legal to make real money from your character's virtual endeavors -- it's encouraged. The exchange of your accumulated virtual dollars into "real" dollars is built into the system.
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You poked fun at them in school, but see who's laughing now. Day after day, your hard work goes unnoticed, and it seems like the ones doing the brownnosing get the promotions and perks.
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Keith Ferrazzi is the author of the national-bestselling book "Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time." The CEO and Founder of Ferrazzi Greenlight, he wants to teach you how to network.
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As an individualist, you've got a style all your own. You work hard and put in long hours at the office. But is all this going to waste if you don't play office politics?
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According to the Peter Principle, some organizations encourage a hierarchy of incompetence by rewarding those who excel in their current jobs with positions that might exceed their field of expertise.
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It's a job-seeker's nightmare paradox: Cram as much information about yourself in as few words as possible. When it comes to resumes, the more white space, the better. And while the modern resume bends a few conventional rules, scented paper is alway
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In general, the office is a pretty civil place. But researchers are saying that every once in a while, maybe you should drop some dirty words. What the heck?
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If you've been monitoring the first 100 days of the Obama administration, you know a little something about the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. The case of unequal pay for men and women in the workplace continues to plague society in the 21st century.
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Public speaking makes a lot of people nervous, but there's no need to be if you're prepared. Start by reading our list of 18 tips for public speaking, which includes tips such as staying sober and knowing your material.
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You're never too young to be the best. The young people listed here have achieved more in their short years than most adults who are twice their age. Read about the 9 youngest at the top of their fields, including Tatum O'Neal and Michelle Wie.
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