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OCTOBER 21, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt I hear from a lot of people who are out of work. Treat looking for a job as a job,” she says.

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DECEMBER 16, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4 ways to "manage up" Many people feel "stuck" these days. But how would you feel about managing your boss? Ask questions and listen.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Im considered a white-collar professional, and have been in management. As long as they were productive and efficient, then they had a reasonable expectation that they would be rewarded.” What this leads to is managers not attuned as closely to the worker, and they’re not influencing employee loyalty as before.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Studies have shown that not only do overweight workers have higher absenteeism and healthcare costs, but they are less productive. Americans spend about $30 billion a year on weight-loss products, but stress – such as working longer hours -- has been shown to contribute to weight gain. But with about one-third of U.S.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

We’ve found ways not to get on each other’s nerves,” says Scot, owner of CubeRules.com, an online career management site. Despite their different working styles, the Herricks say they’ve managed to develop a system that works for them professionally and personally. They both also have separate work areas.

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DECEMBER 21, 2009

Because of when you were born, your manager or co-workers may talk to you differently, react to you in specific ways or have preconceived notions about what you like and dislike. If they can’t engage employees, productivity and innovation will suffer – and top talent will go elsewhere. Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

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