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2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

On The Job

A lot of people are worried about their jobs, and they want to contribute in this recession by working off the clock. But 90 percent of people – and their managers – don’t realize they’re not complying with federal wage and hour laws and it’s a huge – huge – area of risk for companies,” Atkins says. Social networking. Thanks, Karen.

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10 gifts to give your career

On The Job

Pick up the phone. Don’t gossip at work. Use your personal cell phone out of earshot of others. The theme I got from the list is that everyone needs to manage his or her own career, because no one else will manage it for you. 4 ways to "manage up" Are You Stuck in Gender Communication Traps at Wor.

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Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

In your case, she may have been able to influence the SVP, CEO, HR, or the other assistants because she is in charge of all admin and it’s her duty to manage them. And part of that is managing up - bringing things to their boss' attention and up the chain it goes. Bosses usually ask themselves themselves: How manageable is an employee?