Suzanne Lucas
Articles by Lucas, Suzanne
Why Most Managers Need Degrees
March 18, 2010
For many management jobs a bachelor's degree is the bare minimum.
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Hey Job Seeker, Ever Been Asked to Resign?
March 11, 2010
When a job application asks about a resignation, this job seeker waffles.
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Should You Follow Up the Interview With a Phone Call?
March 4, 2010
Phone calls for quick questions take up an inordinate amount of time.
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Could Your Blog Ruin Your Shot at a Job?
February 25, 2010
You may want to consider taking your blog private, so that only select people can read it.
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When Punishment Backfires at Work
February 18, 2010
A punitive action rarely results in improved performance.
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Should Bosses Care How Employees Use Paid Time Off?
February 11, 2010
It's the employees' problem, not yours.
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When FMLA Time Off Affects Your Performance Review
January 28, 2010
Managers don't always know the law behind FMLA.
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Should Subordinates Interview Potential Bosses?
January 21, 2010
Don't make the hiring process harder then it needs to be. Diversify.
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When Admitting Your Mistake Isn't the Last You Hear of It
January 14, 2010
Confession may be good for the soul, but it does not automatically lead to absolution.
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How to Stop the Office Bully
January 7, 2010
Bullies get away with bullying because people are afraid to speak up.
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How to Get Paid When You're an Independent Contractor
December 17, 2009
Whatever you do, if they don't pay, you can take them to court.
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Why the Office Star is No Jack Bauer
December 10, 2009
Only TV stars have the fortune of being invincible.
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Why Your Job is Different Than Your Marriage
December 3, 2009
When challenges arise, you should double-down in your marriage. At work, you should polish your resume.
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Hey, Employees: When You Resign, Be Kind
November 19, 2009
You don't just leave your lousy boss, you leave your coworkers to pick up the slack.
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Hey, Bosses: When an Employee Resigns, Be Nice
November 12, 2009
The way you respond to a resignation can have lasting consequences on your professional life.
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What to Expect When Across-the-Board Layoffs are Coming
November 5, 2009
Some things companies usually consider when they determine who gets laid off.
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Why New Hires Need a Culture Lesson
October 29, 2009
You can't just assume that all companies operate the way yours does.
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How to Address Your Layoff in Your Job Search
October 22, 2009
Why you don't need to bring it up at the interview.
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Why You Need to Know the Difference Between HR and an MD
October 1, 2009
Medical diagnoses are not part of my job.
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The Best Kind of Job Training
September 24, 2009
Nothing says "I don't value my employees" like sending them to worthless training classes.
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Can You Change Your Mind After Turning Down an Offer?
September 17, 2009
If this manager was searching for a candidate, and a favorite reappeared on the scene, she'd snatch him up.
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When You're Looking for a Paycheck, Not Personal Fulfillment
September 10, 2009
How do you tell an interviewer that you're right for the job because the pay is good and the office is close?
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It's Your Career: Take Control of It
September 3, 2009
Sometimes it's hard to see what's holding you back.
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Look for the Job No One Else Wants
August 27, 2009
The ride may not be as thrilling at first, but it's better than standing in line.
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How to Get Time Sheets Filled Out
August 20, 2009
An employer is looking for ways to motivate employees.
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