Firms Share Spaces, Ideas
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- March 22, 2012
Established companies are hoping interaction with others will spark collaboration and new ideas, as businesses like Amway and Pennant Health Alliance are opting to share workspaces. The Wall Street Journal, 3/21/2012
READ MOREBell Leadership Study Finds Humor Gives Leaders the Edge
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- March 21, 2012
A new study by the Bell Leadership Institute in Chapel Hill, NC, found that when employees are asked to describe the strengths and weaknesses of senior colleagues in their organizations, “sense of humor” and “work ethic” are mentioned twice as much as any other phrases. “Humor is a vital tool of leadership,” says Dr. Gerald
READ MORESpanx Entrepreneur Shares Advice
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- March 12, 2012
The youngest female self-made billionaire, Sarah Blakely (founder of Spanx), discusses her journey, touching on subjects such as picking yourself up when you fail and believing in yourself. She recalls how her father used to help motivate her by asking, "what did you fail at today?" ABC News, 3/9/2012
READ MOREHow employers can take the lead in improving employee wellness and lowering health care costs
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- March 5, 2012
The workplace is where most adults typically spend half of their waking hours, and it can have a powerful impact on one’s health. Thanks to efforts in engaging employees in workplace wellness, many businesses are promoting healthier lifestyles while also reducing absenteeism, lowering health and workers’ compensation costs and improving employee health, morale and productivity.
READ MOREHow to Find More Time in Your Day
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- February 27, 2012
Entrepreneur, 2/23/2012
READ MORELines of Inquiry
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- February 22, 2012
Bosses and hiring managers reveal their favorite interview questions – and what answers they look for. New York Post, 2/20/2012
READ MORESpeaking Up Is Hard to Do: Researchers Explain Why
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- February 9, 2012
New research from Virginia Tech shows that many people are actually less intelligent in small group settings. The Wall Street Journal, 2/7/2012
READ MOREYour Résumé vs. Oblivion
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- January 27, 2012
Inundated companies have been resorting to software as of late to sift through job applications for the right skills. There are simply too many applications coming in to personally review each one. Starbucks Corp., for example, received 7.6 million job applications over the past 12 months for about 65,000 corporate and retail job openings! The
READ MOREFor Grads Seeking to Work and Do Good
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- January 12, 2012
This summer, a new program, Venture for America, will place 50 recent graduates at small businesses in struggling cities (inner city areas that have burgeoning start-up scenes but are in need of talent). The businesses will pay the participants $32,000 to $38,000 a year, plus health benefits. The goal is to help start-ups and early-stage
READ MORE4 Ways to Increase Your Workplace Well-Being
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- January 9, 2012
A Buddhist monk helps you increase your workplace well-being and keep yourself calm in the New Year. O, The Oprah Magazine, January 2012
READ MOREMotivation down? Take on a rival
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- December 31, 2011
There are many ways your business can benefit from healthy competition. Sometimes a rival is all you need for motivation, whether it's a company across town or an online retailer who has impacted your sales. You can even "make up" an imaginary rival by deciding on a goal, like, say, to generate more foot traffic
READ MOREKeeping Boomers Fit For Work
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- December 31, 2011
From morning stretches at Duke Energy to ice packs at Harley-Davidson, firms are finding ways to adjust to aging employees. The Wall Street Journal, 12/28/2011
READ MOREThe Beginning of the End of the 9-to-5 Workday?
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- December 27, 2011
New evidence shows that businesses are increasingly allowing employees to work odd hours, telecommute, and otherwise tweak the traditional eight-hour workday. Time, 12/21/2011
READ MOREA biz built on short sales: Petite woman’s solution for blocked sightlines leads to new venture
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- December 22, 2011
When Pam Starobin invented what she called the Sitting Taller adult booster seat (a firm cushion concealed in a chic leather tote bag that, when placed on a seat, offers a comfortable 4-inch boost), she was able to build her own successful business around it AND gain the satisfaction of helping other people who faced
READ MOREHoliday shoppers need to be wary of cyber fraudsters to avoid identity theft
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- December 20, 2011
An increase in online shopping traffic is bait for cyber scammers eager to steal your credit card info and make unauthorized purchases during the holiday season. Read on to find out what cyber thieves do to steal your identity when you shop online and what steps you can take to reduce the risk of your
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