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Heavy machinery and power tools are effective aids for improving efficiency, but they can also lead to serious accidents and fatal work injuries. It's no stretch of the imagination, then, to see how jobs that rely on these resources often land on the list of most dangerous jobs in America.
By Mitch Ryan
Creativity is one of the most desirable job skills. Here's how to make yours shine at work, without sliding into "groupthink."
Most of us know how an exit interview works, but what is a stay interview? And can talking to employees about job satisfaction keep them from walking out the door?
By Dave Roos
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Your permanent work from home gig may have you thinking of permanently relocating to a beach house or a foreign country. But before you do that, check with your employer. Some may not be cool with you making this move.
By Alia Hoyt
The list of U.S. employers mandating vaccines is growing by the day. Is it even legal for your workplace to force you to take a medication to come to work? And what happens if you don't comply?
Bullet journals can be as plain or as fancy as you want them to be. They're just a way to organize your thoughts and plans. And it's easy to get started.
By Dave Roos
If you're new to working from home, it might not be the dream you were expecting. But we have 10 helpful tips to make your teleworking days more productive.
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Studies have shown that people spend less than half of each day really being productive. So, why not reduce the workweek to 32 hours and get more done? Although it's worked at a number of companies, others balk at making the change.
By Dave Roos
Coworking spaces are on a tremendous growth curve. But are they all they're cracked up to be?
By Dave Roos
You may be able to get a will drawn up for free or free financial advice -- but these types of HR benefits often go begging. Here's why.
By Alia Hoyt
Female coders' work is less accepted than male coders' even though it may be better, according to a new study. Women coders we spoke with agreed.
By Alia Hoyt
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Publicity stunt? Sure. Adorable? Oh yeah. After an extensive hunt for a new manager, this Romanian Internet startup ended up hiring a cat named Boss.
Right now, John's constant phone calls and Rachel's potato-chip crunching are driving you crazy. And you don't have a door to shut. Although unpopular with most employees, open offices appear to be here to stay. Here's how to survive yours.
Working adults spend more waking hours in the workplace than anywhere else - you can't blame them for wanting to inject a little fun into their workdays. Do workplace laughs actually make you a better employee?
By Bambi Turner
Do you whistle while you work, or do you have a case of the Mondays - every day? You may be surprised to learn that money isn't all that important when it comes to loving your job.
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Oh life, full of things you're supposed to do, like go to college, get married, have kids, buy a house. But most everyone who's done these things can find some downsides. Which decisions are most overrated and why?
By Dave Roos
What to do about the workplace brownnoser? Exclude and bad-mouth? Seethe in silence? Turns out if you can figure out the sycophant, you have a better chance of addressing the annoyance.
By Julia Layton
Acknowledging the significant role men play -- or perhaps should play -- in childcare and family life, several countries now have government-mandated paternity leave policies. Which locales make life easiest for new dads?
To work or not to work? That question has evolved into a guilt-inducing, tension-provoking division among mothers, continually rehashed in venues from the playground to congressional hearings. When it comes down to it, which moms are really happiest?
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You'd like to learn how to make a butterfly farm, as it seems an environmentally friendly project. Read here about how to make a butterfly farm.
Your certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification expires next month, and you don't know how to renew it. Learn about how to get your certified nursing assistant renewal certification in this article.
It's dissertation time, and you'd like to learn how to count the words in your thesis in Microsoft Word. Learn here how to count words in Microsoft Word.
You've never had to replace the ink cartridge on your printer, and you're wondering how to know when the ink cartridge needs replacing. This article will tell you how to know when to replace your ink cartridge.
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You'd like to get a barber's license, but you're not sure how. Learn about how to get a barber's license in this article.
If you learn how to connect a webcam to your computer you'll be able to see family and friends in real time via your computer screen. Learn about how to connect a webcam to a computer in this article.