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Liberia: The Real Danger is Not Spending Enough

Ruthie Ackerman | Posted 11.03.2009 | World

Read More: Rape, Massacre, Child Soldiers, Africom, Guinea, War, Ruthie Ackerman, Violence, Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Education, Military, Conflict, Colonel Moussa Dadis Camara, Job, Ceasefire, World News
Ruthie Ackerman

Conservatives will ask why during an economic recession should we spend even more money in Liberia. My answer: for the security of Liberia and the entire West African region.

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Multitasking: 6 Ways Slacking Can Benefit You At Work

cnn.com | Anthony Balderrama | Posted 09.28.2009 | Living

Read More: Efficiency, Unitasking, How to Relax, The Balanced Life, Unitask, Multitask, Relax, Wellness, Slacking, Stress, Multitasking, Career, Workplace, Work, Health, Lazy, Job, Stress Relief, Laziness, Slacker, Slackers, Productivity, Relaxation, Living News

In a culture where we're constantly being told to be better than everyone at everything, slacking off can be the right way to go for your health and y...

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Should Disney/ABC Change the Name of "Good Morning America" to ABC's "Good Morning Gay America"? My TOP TEN Picks to Replace Diane Sawyer

Stephen Viscusi | Posted 09.27.2009 | Media

Read More: Sam Champion, Abc, Kathy Travis, Meredith Vieira, Paula Abdul, Rosie O'Donnell, Robin Roberts, Morning Joe, Suze Orman, Nbc, Heidi Klum, Fire Island, Wendy Williams, Diane Sawyer, Sarah Palin, Campbell Brown, Hode Kobe, Msnbc, Tory Johnson, womenforhire.com, Dr. Phil, Career, Barbara Walters, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Job, Today Show, Willie Geist, Lesbians, Disney, Gays, Gma, Media News
Stephen Viscusi

Here are my top ten more realistic picks (men and woman) to replace Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America.

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The Return Of McCarthyism: Hysteria In Action On The Right (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Nicholas Graham | Posted 09.24.2009 | Politics

Read More: Van Jones, Rush Limbaugh, Liberals, President Barack Obama, Marxist, Mccarthyism, Sen. Joe McCarthy, Chris Matthews, Alan Keyes, Edward R. Murrow, Michelle Bachmann, Communism, Video, Fidel Castro, Sean Hannity, Job, Bill Ayers, Mash, Racism, Michael Savage, Glenn Beck, Czars, Politics News

***UPDATE 9/22/09*** I haven't found another embeddable version yet, but sharp-eyed reader Mark points out that you can watch the video here. ***UPDA...

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Making the Move: From Paralysis to Action in Leaving Your Job (Or Anything)

Srinivasan Pillay | Posted 11.15.2009 | Living

Read More: Srini Pillay, Change, Visualization, Brain, Motor, Srinivasan Pillay, Job, Action, Imagery, Living News
Srinivasan Pillay

So you've realized that you hate your current job. You're committed to leaving. And you have drawn up the list of why the current job is bad and a move would be good. But you still can't make that move and you're daunted by the task of doing something. Why is this happening and what else can you do about this?

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Why Is It So Hard To Make That Job Change?

Srinivasan Pillay | Posted 11.08.2009 | Living

Read More: Reward, Cognitive Dissonance, Srini Pillay, Change, Career, Coach Certification, Coach, Brain, Srinivasan Pillay, Job, Career Advice, Discomfort, Living News
Srinivasan Pillay

In order for change to occur, cognitive dissonance is essential. What is cognitive dissonance? Cognitive dissonance is a conflict between two ideas that one holds at the same time in one's mind.

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World Job Market Showing Signs Of Recovery

The Guardian | Kathryn Hopkins | Posted 11.08.2009 | World

Read More: US Economy, Global Recession, Global Economy, Economic Stimulus Package, Economy, Economic Crisis, Job, Us Economy Recession, Us Economic Crisis, Global Economic Crisis, World Economy, World News

Britain's employers are reporting improved recruitment plans for the first time in three years, offering a "glimmer of hope" to jobseekers in the run-...

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How To Ask Your Boss For A Raise

Christine Hassler | Posted 11.08.2009 | Living

Read More: Career, Work, Raise, Economy, How to Ask for a Raise, Job, Insecurities, Promotion, Christine Hassler, Confidence, The Balanced Life, Living News
Christine Hassler

To boost your confidence a bit, practice being a bit more out-going and assertive with your coworkers. Ask one of your colleagues out to lunch, join in a water cooler conversation, make a comment or raise a question at a meeting.

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10 "Bulletproof Your Relationship Tips" for the Unemployed

Stephen Viscusi | Posted 09.28.2009 | Living

Read More: Santa Claus, Bulletproof Your Job, Unemployment Rate, Career, Resumes, Unemployed, Job, Office, Laid Off, Business, Family, Living News
Stephen Viscusi

Are these questions familiar? How many resumes did you send out today? Did you call so and so? How about going back on the search engines? Why is the house such a mess if you are home all day?

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Slacked off This Summer? Time to Turn up the Heat!

Lindsey Pollak | Posted 09.27.2009 | Living

Read More: College Grads, College Students, Internships, Career, Summer, Job, Job Hunting, College Graduates, Living News
Lindsey Pollak

While many recent grads have spent the summer hustling for jobs, completing internships and taking summer classes, I have a hunch that others have acquired deep tans, toned abs and a slew of ticket stubs from summer concerts.

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Prediction: Katie Couric's Report on Texting Will Save More Lives Than Her Campaign on Colon Cancer. And Guess What? It Will Save Your Job as Well!

Stephen Viscusi | Posted 09.26.2009 | Business

Read More: Resume, America's Workplace Guru, Career, Charlie Gibson, Colon Cancer, Job, Katie Couric, Oprah, The View, Interview, Tyra, Texting, CBS Evening News, Business News
Stephen Viscusi

Texting is worse than a personal phone call. Have you even been in a retail store, such as Starbucks or McDonald's, and seen an employee texting? How do you feel?

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Buyout...Just Another Word Meaning "Take This Money and Don't Sue Us!"

Stephen Viscusi | Posted 09.19.2009 | Business

Read More: Fired, Career, Workplace, Salary, Package, Job, Careers, Buyout, Business News
Stephen Viscusi

To me, the words "buyout" and "package" are white-collar slight of hand. It's is a dirty trick of smoke and mirrors.

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How To Reclaim Your Time

Eli Davidson | Posted 08.24.2009 | Living

Read More: Meetings, Career, Time, Brain, Time Management, Job, Drain, Office, Email, Voicemail, The Balanced Life, Busy, Smart Phone, Living News
Eli Davidson

Do you find yourself sinking under the blaze of busy? Are papers marching across your desk in such a mad frenzy that your mind is goes blank the mome...

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Here's One of My Secret Tips on Landing a Job Fast! Nobody Wants to Talk About When Getting Less Money is Really More

Stephen Viscusi | Posted 07.18.2009 | Business

Read More: American Express, Resume, Black Card, Workplace, Lowball, Paycut, Salary, Executive, Job, Credit Card, Laid Off, Recession, Business News
Stephen Viscusi

Whether we are downsized or right-sized, unemployment in 2009 is not associated only with mid-level and lower-level jobs. It's an egalitarian phenomen...

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True Confessions of an Ex-Shopaholic: Top Tips for Tough Times

Marjorie Hope Rothstein | Posted 07.09.2009 | Style

Read More: Neiman Marcus, X, True Confessions, Top Tips, Simple Pleasures, Vitamin D, Job, De-Stressing, Tough Times, Shopaholic, Rodeo Drive, Wellness, Self-Care, Saks, Style News
Marjorie Hope Rothstein

Here are my personal top tips for tough times, which hopefully will inspire you to start thinking about your own. After all, change is but a checklist away.

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The Great Escape!

Dr. Hendrie Weisinger | Posted 05.07.2009 | Living

Read More: Instincts, Emotions, Marriage, Relationships, Job, Fear, Learning to Leave, Employment, Leaving, Happiness, Self-Help, Unemployment, Freedom, Self Help, Careers, Personal Anxiety, Anxiety, Living News
Dr. Hendrie Weisinger

Being hardwired to stay is what makes it difficult to leave.

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An Involuntary Lent

Jim Wallis | Posted 04.05.2009 | Politics

Read More: President, Neighbor, Church, Cardinal Roger Mahony, Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Economic Crisis, Budget, Ash Wednesday, United States, Congress, Families, Business, Economic, Easter, Government, Privilege, Job, Simplicity, Churches, Economy Special Focus, Lent, Catholic, Economy, Obama's Budget, 100 Days, Politics News
Jim Wallis

While I support the president's budget, it does not bring Easter morning to the country.

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Teen Sexual Harassment at Work -- An Underreported Scandal

Maria Hinojosa | Posted 03.20.2009 | Media

Read More: Teenager, Child Abuse, Workplace Abuse, Girl, Sex, Job, Teen, Sexual, Teenage, Now, Sexual Abuse, Now on PBS, Harassment, Video, Media News
Maria Hinojosa

The response to my latest NOW on PBS report -- about sexual harassment of teenage girls in the workplace, airing this Friday -- has been like no other.

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Hunting Up A Job?

Roseanne Colletti | Posted 02.11.2009 | Business

Read More: Resume, Search, Career, Work, Economy, Employment, Job, Profession, Interview, Job Hunting, Business News
Roseanne Colletti

Heed the words of legendary bank robber Willie Sutton. When asked why he robbed banks, he replied, "That's where the money is."

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The Waffle Guy, or, Financial Independence in Uncertain Times

Ike Eze | Posted 11.29.2008 | Business

Read More: Fear, Finance, Economy, Job, Part-Time, Entrepreneurship, Independence, Income, Business News
Ike Eze

In times like these, we harbor this nagging fear of corporate layoffs, or worse -- the failure of the entire company. So how can we tackle this fear and come up with a solution?

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