Lying is wrong. As a child you learned this from your parents and teachers. It's even a commandment. Honesty is the best policy, most pe...
The Importance of Good Writing
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Chiffres clés - Année 2009, n 3
Voici le 3ème numéro de l’année 2009 des « chiffres Clés » produit par l’Observatoire de la Maison de l’Emploi du bassin d’Orléans. Dans ce ...
Day 4: Finding inspiration
I had a really horrible post written in my head for tonight, it was negative and depressing and one of those "woe is me, my life sucks&...
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How Did You Get Laid Off? Real workers share their layoff stories
You got laid off and now you're unemployed -- so are 13.7 million other people. Several of Greg McGunagle's family and friends were ...
12 Workplace Phrases You Probably Don't Know ... But Should
Getting along with people sometimes requires speaking their language, especially in the workplace. One of the ways employees try to emphasiz...
Working Moms Feeling the Pressure of Parenthood and the Economy
A mother's work is never easy, and for a mother who works outside the home, things are especially tough this year. In these trying econo...
How Toxic Behavior Leads to Sinful Behavior at Work
Have you ever found that the people most guilty of unruly behavior at work are also the ones who are most oblivious to their behavior? Take ...
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One of those quintessential rites of passage for first-time workers is deciding how to spend your first paycheck. Teenagers working part tim...
Mise à jour au 1er septembre 2009 des "Chiffres sociaux utiles"
En application du décret n 2009-353 du 31 mars 2009 (JO du 1er avril 2009), le montant mensuel de l’allocation aux adultes handicapés est ...
Day 3: It's not rocket science, but ...
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How to Prepare for Maternity Leave
I'm no genius, but I'm going to assume that most people are not best friends with their bosses. Sure, they might like each other, bu...
Two Part-time Jobs or a Full-time One?
Would you rather have two jobs or one? Now, I realize that reactions will probably fall into two categories: 1. "In this economy I'...
7 Signs That Your Job Could Be in Jeopardy
Recent economic news is enough to make even the most assured professional feel unsettled about his or her job. It's only natural to ques...
Coping with a Job You Hate
Excerpted from "Career Building: Your Total Handbook for Finding a Job and Making It Work" Here's the bottom line: You have to...
5 Tips for Facing Change at Work
Most people can recall dozens of situations when they experienced change while on the job. Whether it's converting from one software sys...
12 Amusing Excuses for Being Late to Work
There is no worse feeling than waking up in the morning, rested from good night's sleep, and glancing at the clock, only to do a double-...