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More Small Businesses Hiring Family Members
Citing trust, reliability and the recent economic downturn, a new survey shows an increasing number of small-business owners are hiring family. Continue Reading
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Why Volunteering Gives Employees an Edge in the Workplace
A new survey shows foreign volunteer work can provide skills for workplace leadership -- and impresses hiring managers. Continue Reading
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More Businesses Outsourcing Online Jobs to Small Town USA
A recent survey shows the "ruralsourcing" trend growing quickly, with small towns outpacing larger cities. Continue Reading
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How an Employee's Weight Can Affect His or Her Paycheck
Social stereotypes play into the salaries of male and female employees, with thin women earning more than overweight women, and average-weight men earning more than thin men. Continue Reading
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How Would You Deal with Charlie Sheen (and Other Problem Employees)?
The embattled star of Two and a Half Men, who has embarked on a full-fledged media assault after CBS shelved his show for the season, insists he is "winning." Our Board of Directors enters the Sober Valley Lodge. Continue Reading
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Hiring Your First Intern: 5 Things You Need to Know
Interns can be a great, affordable resource for small businesses. How to find the right interns -- and what to do with them once they arrive. Continue Reading
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Survey Says: Employees Spend Half Their Days Doing Nothing
Responding to e-mails and setting up meetings is killing office productivity, according to new research. Continue Reading
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Survey Says: Can Valentine's Day Fix the Economy?
Americans plan to spend a lot more this Valentine's Day. But what exactly are they spending it on? Continue Reading
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Survey Says: Americans Are Slobs at Work, Costing the Economy Billions
Messy desks and a constant scramble to find misplaced items hurts productivity in the workplace, according to a new survey. Continue Reading
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Why Sleeping on the Job Can Be a Good Thing
Americans are sleep-deprived -- and it's taking a toll on the bottom line. New research suggests that napping at work might be the answer. Continue Reading
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Survey Says: Most Small Businesses Support Repeal of Health-Care Reform
Citing rising costs, more than half of business owners want to do away with the health-care reform law President Obama signed last year. Continue Reading
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Survey Says: Americans Are Literally in Love with Their Smartphones
Business owners spend more quality time with their phones than their significant others, according to a new survey. Continue Reading
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Holiday Party Horror Stories: What You Can Learn for Next Year
From Christmas trees on fire to the employee who tries to make out with everyone, our correspondent takes a look back at office parties gone wrong. Continue Reading
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Mastering the Handshake: 5 Things You Need To Know
A firm, confident handshake can make a great first impression. On the other hand (pun intended), a limp, "dead fish" can brand you a loser from the get-go. How to shake hands like a career politician. Continue Reading
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Secrets to Creating a Happier Workplace
Americans are working longer and harder than ever. But a few simple steps can help ensure that employees and their bosses get along. Continue Reading
