Thursday, January 8, 2009

corporate culture

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4 Ways to Make Telecommuting Work for You and Your Company

Working at home may seem a dream solution to gas prices and work-life balance, but watch for problems. more >>

Dear Coworkers: Step Away From My Cube

Human beings need measurable amounts of personal space, but we're packed into offices like sardines. more >>

Workplace Wisdom Found in Fiction

Forget this month's business book—skip on over to literature for the best job lessons. more >>

A Shaved Head, a Layoff, and Charity

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

What Medicine Can Learn From Business

A hospital team gets a transforming lesson from a Toyota guru in Japan. more >>

7 Workplace Fears

Scared of getting fired or fainting in the hallway? Fear a coworker rampage or a stuck elevator? 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 >>

Management School With Miss Arti, Preschool Teacher

Managers could learn a great deal from watching a preschool teacher at work. more >>

Come Together

Strengthen your company's foundation by building your team's emotional bond. more >>

How to Work Like You're Retired

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

42 Rules For Your First Week

A first week on the job can be pretty tough. This list of do's and don'ts may make it easier. more >>

Do You Have a McClellan in Your Office?

Employers should ask themselves a couple of questions to measure the damage. more >>

When to Let Sloppiness Slide

In the real world, employees need to recognize that different companies have different priorities. more >>

A Chance to Find Out Why Your Job 'Sucks'

Authors of a new book say workers should be judged on results alone. No more 9 to 5. more >>

Business Ethics at the Moment of McClellan

Lawyer Stephen Goldman compares the former White House spokesman to employees everywhere more >>

The 3 Best and Worst Cosmetic Surgeries for Your Career

Here are the procedures that may be wise investments or possibly backfire at work. more >>

The Scoop From a Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Denise Thomas tells how a nip and tuck can boost your career. more >>

The Office Survival Kit of Your Dreams

Stain remover and sewing kits solve little problems. What can save us from the big ones? more >>

3 Lessons From the Golf Course

Much can be learned on the greens on a foul-weather day. more >>

Just Say No to ObamcCaintalk

Bosses should view political water-cooler chats as land mines and find a detour. more >>

All in Good Fun

Don't be afraid to lighten up—especially if you're the boss. more >>

Fill In the Blank

What are your wittiest office-isms? more >>

You've Made a Mistake at Work. Now What?

Step inside your boss's head for a moment and see what he or she hopes you'll do. more >>

7 Ways to Find Your Perfect Job

Focusing just on salary is a sure way to end up miserable. more >>

How to Move On After a Bad Day

A look at what Internet sages have to say about making mistakes. more >>

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