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Survey Says: What Are the Biggest Workplace Concerns?

5/23/11 at 6:30 PM

Money troubles, performance reviews and physical appearance rank high on employees' lists, according to new surveys. Continue Reading

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Should Companies Have Dress Codes?

4/20/11 at 6:00 PM

The American workplace has become increasingly casual over the years. But does comfort foster creativity or reduce productivity? Our always-stylish Board of Directors weighs in. Continue Reading

Supreme Court: Employers Allowed to Search Employees' Text Messages

6/17/10 at 4:30 PM

While the court found that government employers can examine texts if they have "a legitimate work-related purpose," it did not address the issue for private companies. Continue Reading

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Office Romances: 5 Things You Need to Know

6/16/10 at 7:00 PM

Four out of 10 people admit to dating a co-worker. How to keep office romances from turning into office nightmares. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Employees Like Working from Home, Stealing Office Supplies

6/16/10 at 1:30 AM

Bosses beware. More people are quitting their jobs, like working from home, and admit to stealing, according to new surveys. Continue Reading

Small Businesses Continue Hiring -- Slowly

6/03/10 at 5:00 PM

Hiring increased slightly in May, while employee took a dip, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Hiring Fears, Cloud Computing, and All Things Social

6/03/10 at 3:00 PM

New surveys reveal why hiring remains sluggish, how Twitter can boost your bottom line, and more. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Global Trade, Talent Wars, and the Rise of Facebook Addicts

5/28/10 at 5:00 PM

New surveys find growth potential through exporting and social media, while the fight for top employees is starting to heat up. Continue Reading

Feds Announce New Health-Care Tax Credit

5/19/10 at 1:30 PM

The credit will cover 35 percent of health-care costs for millions of small businesses starting this year. Continue Reading

Survey: Most Employees Want to Work from Home

5/13/10 at 2:00 PM

More than 60 percent of employees say they would prefer to work remotely, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

Ask Rod, Episode 1: How Can We Have More Fun at Work?

5/11/10 at 10:20 PM

Executive Editor Rod Kurtz explains how to create a fun office atmosphere, whether you should choose a local bank over a big bank, and more. Continue Reading

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Court Case Could Cost Franchises Millions

5/11/10 at 12:30 PM

An upcoming Massachusetts court case will decide whether franchisees are considered independent contractors or employees. Continue Reading

Employee Theft: 5 Things You Need to Know

5/10/10 at 3:00 PM

Theft and fraud cost companies millions each year. How to prevent your employees from walking off with office supplies, merchandise, trade secrets, and even cold hard cash. Continue Reading

Overtime: 5 Things You Need to Know

5/10/10 at 9:30 AM

When employees work long hours, you've got to pay them. How to navigate the maze of overtime requirements. Continue Reading

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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: 5 Things You Need to Know

5/10/10 at 9:00 AM

Small companies can be friendly environments. Sometimes a little too friendly. How to deal with -- and prevent -- sexual harassment in the workplace. Continue Reading

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