Sunday, July 6, 2008

Liz Wolgemuth

USN Current Issue

Why Lousy Jobs Numbers Might Be OK

Layoff reports look high and private employers are cutting payrolls, but "churn" may save us. more >>

A Layoff Deserves a Greeting Card

Hallmark sells sentiments appropriate for sending to someone who has been laid off. more >>

Healthy Eaters Are More Energetic Workers

It might seem like a no-brainer, but people who eat a balanced diet feel pumped up. more >>

Lying About Expenses Can Be a Job-Ender

A judge gets bumped from the bench for allegedly lying about her expensed hotel bill. more >>

Friday Roundup: Make Money at Your Wedding

A roundup of things to look at before your brain turns off for the weekend. more >>

My Future Was Destroyed by the UPC Scanner

When a great invention steals your dream job away, you make new plans. more >>

The Worst Advice Ever

You have given some poor advice and heard some poor advice. Penelope Trunk tells you how to identify it. more >>

Why You Need to Make It Home for Dinner

It's not the long hours. Workers have more life/work conflict when they work through dinnertime. more >>

8 Big Mistakes You Could Be Making At Work

You know to show up on time, be prepared, and dress properly. Here are things you might not know. more >>

How to Get a Job When You're 60 Plus

A reader writes that her age is getting in the way of her job hunt. Here's what to do. more >>

You're Fired—for a Wikipedia Update

An employee is dismissed for updating Tim Russert's entry before his death was made public. more >>

Are We Getting Dumb or Quick?

Is the Internet making us stupid, or does traditional reading just slow us down? more >>

Why Do You Keep Your Salary Secret?

The downside can be that people tend to overestimate what coworkers make. more >>

Using What You Know About Coworkers' Pay

Websites are uncovering salary secrets. Here's how to make that information work for you. more >>

Job Advice on an Airplane Flight

Sometimes it's worth the time to chat with the other passenger in your row. more >>

How to Get Ahead at the 'New York Times'

A reporter plays the old-fashioned card—moving up from clerk to Iraq war reporter. more >>

A Shaved Head, a Layoff, and Charity

Most companies have dress codes, but sometimes it pays not to enforce them. more >>

Would You Quit Your Job For $1,000?

Zappos weeds out wrong hires by offering a bonus to quitters who finish a week of training. more >>

Should You Play the Sympathy Card at Work?

To get more money or just to hang on to your job, you may be tempted to play up personal hardship. more >>

Why We'd Hire Stephanie Izard

The winner of this season's Top Chef crown knew how to concede her misses and highlight her hits. more >>

You're Too Hot for This Job

Dear J.T. & Dale: I have been actively searching for a job for five months now, and can't figure out why I get interviews but no offers. more >>

How to Become Indispensable to Steven Spielberg

Stacey Snider, DreamWorks CEO: Unlocking the secrets of her success. more >>

The Worst Boss on TV

What is about terrible bosses that makes such good TV? more >>

How to Work Like You're Retired

Nap-taking and long-lunching "Executricks" for low-level grunts and hard working CEOs alike. more >>

Job Loss Advice for Hillary Clinton

After a layoff or a loss, resist the urge to give your boss an earful and let go of your pride. more >>

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