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During a Recession, Entrepreneurs Are in the Driver’s Seat

Success

was in a recession from December 2007 to June 2009—the longest since World War II, exceeding the recessions of 1973-1975, 1981-1982 and 1990-1991. And companies that weren’t cutting jobs cut benefits, from retirement funds to healthcare coverage. This article was published in June 2009 and has been updated.

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Deepak Chopra: A Life of Fullfillment

Success

In short, folks like Gates, Buffett and Deepak Chopra are not the type who think about making enough money to “retire by 40,” or some other target age. They don’t think about retiring at any age. Such a simple concept, but a hallmark of learning that’s, again, ignored by many (even with pride by some).

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What can we learn from watching the Crystal Ball?

Job Advice Blog

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection What can we learn from watching the Crystal Ball? They also need to learn how to benefit from the fast-evolving social media.

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Wellbeing and organisational agility will dominate workplace conversations in 2023

Workplace Insight

They suggest that while many of these stressors are outside of an employer’s control, leaders and people managers can make meaningful impact within the employee experience and life-work journey by: Providing basic employee needs such as a liveable wage, affordable healthcare, and retirement and pensions support.

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Tiny Changes

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I tend to reassess, update and set new goals.mind you, I'm a bit freakish about it and I do this quarterly, but that's another story! ;-) I'm sure you've learned the same things I have from various sources: making goals measurable and even defining HOW you can get them done, what obstacles you may hit and how you'd get around them.

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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

Success

I started doing this in July of 2009 and it has created the most magical year of my life. I want my financial future to be bright and to have no worries when I’m older and ready to retire. I’ve learned that my daily choices make a big difference in my long-term happiness. Listen to a motivational CD on the way to work.

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Is your employer clueless about your needs?

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, December 21, 2009 Is your employer clueless about your needs? Just because they’re 60 doesn’t mean they’re thinking about retirement,” she says.