Worklife


The Dos and Don'ts of Office Dating -- for Employees and the Boss

You just might find that special someone in the next cubicle. But office relationships can also end in disaster. Here are some ways to avoid heartbreak -- an...  Read story

Career and Family

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Flexible Work Arrangements

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Sexual Harassment

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Sick Leave and Personal Days

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Flu Shot Shortage Could Hurt Business Productivity

Oct. 14, 2004 --American workers may be at increased risk of catching the flu this season as a result of a shortage of vaccinations and th...  Read story

Employees View Leadership Through Lens of Work-Life Balance

June 8, 2005 --If your employees have trouble balancing work and life, odds are they have less confidence in you as a corporate leader, a ...  Read story

Entrepreneurs Rank High in Work-Life Balance Survey

Sept. 2, 2005 --Despite the long hours, entrepreneurs have found a happy balance between work life and personal time according to a recent...  Read story

Big Surprise: Most Workers Faking Sick Days

Last-minute absenteeism can cost employers in direct payroll losses, lost productivity, and staff morale, according to a new survey.  Read story

Most Employees Peeved By Workplace Gossip

Gossiping at work and leaving a mess in communal spaces top the list of the biggest workplace pet peeves, according to a recent survey.  Read story

Employees Feeling Underappreciated

Most workers prefer to receive thanks and appreciation in person, survey finds.  Read story

More Workers Telecommuting

Gas prices and high-tech tools have more employees working remotely, a survey finds.  Read story

Work-Life Balance Key for Job-Seekers

Oct. 31, 2006 -- Salary, benefits, and the opportunity for work-life balance are key deal-makers for job-seekers in considering a new job...  Read story

Why Can't We Be Friends?

So you're working on site, and the first thing you notice when you sit down at your desk is the person right next to you -- a total babe. You think, "A me...  Read story

Mother May I?

Having a workplace where women are supportive of other women's work-family issues can help businesses more successfully manage the lifestyle challenges emplo...  Read story

Take Your Life Back

It may be a challenge, but true work-life balance is not a myth, according to some of the nation's top entrepreneurs.  Read story

New Hires Struggle to Fit In

Adjusting to a new workplace culture is a big challenge, employers say.  Read story

Office Romance

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What Do Workers Want?

Survey results on what employees want from their jobs.  Read story

Extended Parental Leave Irks Co-workers

September 12, 2005 --Executive moms and dads risk workplace resentment for taking time off to raise their kids, a recent survey showed.Read story

Small Firms Offer Work-Life Balance

Jan. 30, 2007 -- The main benefit of working at a small business is a good work-life balance, according to a recent employee survey by Sa...  Read story

Younger Employees Lack Basic Skills

A new survey of employers finds that recent high school and college graduates fall short in a number of areas.  Read story

Stress and Long Hours Prompt Employees to Lie, Cheat, and Steal

A new survey finds a connection between work-life balance and workplace ethics.  Read story

When It's Time Leave the (Home) Office

There are two kinds of entrepreneurs; those who like working at home, and those who don't. Here's how to know when it's time to go.  Read story

Hot Tip: Signing bonuses

Thanks to a tight labor market, signing bonuses for new employees are becoming increasingly common. "You don't have to be Bill Gates or Michael Jordan to ...  Read story

Screening For The Best Employees

There is hardly a chief executive officer around these days who doesn't swear, often publicly, that employees are a company's most important asset. In pr...  Read story

Sexual-Harassment Guides

Resource guides for understanding sexual harassment in the workplace.  Read story

Most Employees Believe They Can Outperform Their Bosses

Two-thirds of executives also say they would like to replace their bosses one day, according to a new survey.  Read story

Economy Hurting Employee Morale

A survey finds a growing number of U.S. workers are worried about losing their jobs.  Read story

Get a Life!

When employers help staffers reach the right work-life ratio, both sides benefit.  Read story

Pregnancy in the Workplace

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Culture Traps

Allan Kennedy may have written the book on corporate cultures, but his naive attempt to create one reflects the spate of faddish misinformation sold to Am...  Read story

Fewer People Die on the Job

Overall work-related fatalities fell by 6 percent last year, while homicides increased by 13 percent, according to new research.  Read story

Training and Development

Training and development describes the formal, ongoing efforts that are made within organizations to improve the performance and self-fulfillment of their...  Read story

Managing Up

Relationships were once something we had; now they're something we work at. And as happens with all areas subject to improvement, a canon of self-help lit...  Read story

Job Sharing

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In the Office, Emotions Often Count More Than Intelligence

Career advancement is closely tied to "emotional intelligence," according to new research.  Read story

Poor Communication Hurts Morale

Employees are happier when they are kept in the loop, a survey finds.  Read story

Survey: More Owners Strike Work-Life Balance

May 3, 2007 -- Despite the rigors of running a company, most small-business owners feel they've managed to strike a healthy work-life bal...  Read story

Survey: Most Americans Satisfied with Careers

Three out of five American workers say they are satisfied with their careers, according to a new survey. Of more than 1,000 adults polled nationwid...  Read story