On The Job

MAY 31, 2007

You know the old saying about “walking the talk?” Well, I decided to put that into practice for my appearance on the Today show on May 27. I was asked to discuss some of the topics from my new book, “45 Things You Do That Drive Your Boss Crazy…and How to Avoid Them.” I was told about six weeks ago when I would appear, and even though there was some general discussion about specific topics, I didn’t know exactly what I would be talking about until the day before.

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On The Job

MAY 31, 2007

In his book, “The Dip,” author Seth Godin says that the first step to becoming the best in the world is realizing that quitting may be really important for your future success. While you may think this flies in the face of conventional wisdom that winners never quit and quitters never win, Godin says that quitting something that will not make you the best makes perfect sense.

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On The Job

MAY 22, 2007

Do you want to write a review of "45 Things You Do That Drive Your Boss Crazy" on your blog? Penguin Publishers will send a review copy of "45 Things" to the first 25 bloggers who are interested in reviewing it. Please send an e-mail with the URL of your blog and your mailing address to: Katherine.Wasilewski@us.penguingroup.com with the subject line, "45 Things review copy.

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On The Job

MAY 21, 2007

If you've never seen anything like this, check out www.squiddoo.com. I created a "lens" at the urging of a business associate, and it's quite interesting to see the "experts" on various subjects. For me, I've set up a lens titled, "Getting Ahead at Work," and filled it with career advice from various sources (including myself), interviews, helpful career books (including my own) and other Web sites (did I mention I included my own?

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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On The Job

MAY 20, 2007

I am new to the blogging world, but I have to say it's been a very gratifying experience so far. I originally started my blog as a way to facilitate discussions among those interested in improving their experiences at work or boosting their careers. I also thought it would be a good chance to build a community of people who support one another and offer advice on various workplace dilemmas or issues.

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On The Job

MAY 15, 2007

If you were to be handed a pink slip tomorrow, what would you do? Put on your favorite pajamas, go to bed, listen to Nirvana and not shower for a week? Then what? How are you going to pay your mortgage? Pay off your car loan? And what about your career -- where are you headed now? Lots of questions, and lots of stress. But, be assured, plenty of people have not only survived being laid off or fired, but have gone on to have even more successful careers.

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On The Job

MAY 10, 2007

Working from Home If you’re considering working from home, you need to do your homework. First, what would you like to do? What skills do you have? What do you feel passionate about? How many hours can you devote to it? Are you willing to persevere when the going gets tough? Do you have a support network set up? Once you’ve answered these questions, then it’s time to do some homework.

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On The Job

MAY 8, 2007

Bosses these days are struggling to read the writing of their employees, who often have horrible penmanship. The problem is that many younger workers have come from schools where proper handwriting was a low priority, and they now rely solely on computers for their writing. Of course in the workplace today, many of these same workers still have to use their own handwriting for certain things, and that's where the trouble begins.

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On The Job

MAY 3, 2007

Visions of CEOs doing the "perp walk" as they are taken into federal court by stern-faced federal marshalls, front-page stories chronicling executives billion-dollar compensation packages and top managers traveling in corporate jets while hundreds of their workers are laid off are just some of the images that adversely impact the workplace these days.

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