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Are Women Sexist?

Dr. Peggy Drexler | Posted 05.24.2013 | Women
Dr. Peggy Drexler

Many feminists have rejected the notion that women can be sexist towards men because women lack the institutional power than men have. Except we know that's changing.

Meaning Is the Antidote to Corporate Zombies

Amanda Schneider | Posted 05.23.2013 | Small Business
Amanda Schneider

Despite productivity levels reaching an all-time high, morale is flagging and more and more people are just going through the motions. There are fewer people doing more work which leads to fewer breaks, longer hours and less sleep.

3 Simple Ways To Be More Mindful At Work

Eden Kozlowski | Posted 05.23.2013 | Healthy Living
Eden Kozlowski

A company is only as healthy as its employees. Mindfulness creates healthier and happier workers, healthier and happier people. As I state in my seminars, mindfulness at work isn't just a work skill or a life skill -- it is a new way of existing.

If Job Interviews Were Honest

Abby Heugel | Posted 05.22.2013 | Comedy
Abby Heugel

"No one is posting jobs that I'm qualified for, so my resume is a complete work of fiction that highlights my creative writing and improvisational skills."

Workers Must Rat Out Colleagues In New Reality Show

Associated Press | DAVID BAUDER | Posted 05.22.2013 | Small Business

NEW YORK — This time "you're fired" is more than a Donald Trump catchphrase. Fox is turning the firing of real people from real jobs into prime-time...

Stop Checking Your Phone And 7 Other Things To Quit Today

Inc.com | Jeff Haden | Posted 05.20.2013 | Small Business

If you get decent value from making to-do lists, you'll get huge returns--in productivity, in improved relationships, and in your personal well-being-...

Leaders Open Doors for Others

BJ Gallagher | Posted 05.17.2013 | Business
BJ Gallagher

Bill Treasurer is one of my favorite business authors - not just because his books are good - but because he reminds me of the Wizard of Oz - his work always offers three important elements: brains, heart, and courage.

10 Team Trouble Signs

Robert C. Crosby, D.Min. | Posted 05.13.2013 | Business
Robert C. Crosby, D.Min.

When unresolved conflicts emerge in the team environment, they are intentionally overlooked and disregarded. The more this is done, however, the more these negatives influences and motivation drainers grow and emerge, sapping the life right out of the team.

Ritual One for a Healthier and More Sustainable Life

Merel Bakker | Posted 05.13.2013 | Healthy Living
Merel Bakker

I truly believe that in our hearts we want to be healthy, and we want our planet to live on for future generations, but reality shows that it's not that simple to achieve.

Survey: Telecommuting Is More Than a Perk for Workers With Disabilities

Barbara Otto | Posted 05.08.2013 | Impact
Barbara Otto

That tells me something I've been saying all along to hiring managers and HR executives: Qualified people with disabilities can be recruited just like anyone else, and very rarely do they need special treatment.

Is This Getting In The Way Of Your Success?

Bob Sullivan | Posted 05.08.2013 | Healthy Living
Bob Sullivan

Do you dwell on small mistakes for hours, days, or even weeks after they occur? Are you crushed when someone points out a small flaw in your work? Have you ever spent four hours fine-tuning a task that could have been completed in 10 minutes?

Loosening the Ties That Bind

Kathie Lingle | Posted 05.07.2013 | Business
Kathie Lingle

The major flaw in the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 is that it's only a start to what needs to be done.

Does the Glass Ceiling Exist or Do We Often Times Create Our Own?

Shanna B. Van Ness | Posted 05.03.2013 | Women
Shanna B. Van Ness

After five years of service, I was denied a promotion and salary increase with an explanation of "why should I pay her more for what she already does"? This set off a spark in which I began to think.

Upgrading the Online Job Search

Jim Gibbons | Posted 05.03.2013 | Impact
Jim Gibbons

It is not about sheer volume nor is it ever a one-size-fits-all approach. It is about facilitating the best match between employer and job seeker to avoid missed opportunities and help both parties advance their goals.

Designing Human Cities: Lessons Learned From Coworking

Eric van den Broek | Posted 05.02.2013 | Impact
Eric van den Broek

Two and a half years ago, a friend of mine, my brothers and I shared a common vision. It was time, we thought, to re-think the way people live and work. Technology enables us to work virtually anywhere anytime with anyone. In this context, what should workspaces look like?

Women (Net)working It

Rohini Dey | Posted 05.02.2013 | Business
Rohini Dey

Like most women, I grew up with the notion there was something distasteful about networking. It was smarmy and sleazy.

100 Ways to Be More Creative at Work

Mitch Ditkoff | Posted 05.02.2013 | Business
Mitch Ditkoff

Psychologists agree that human beings are most creative at the age of five. After that, it's a slow and steady decline -- especially in the workplace. But wait! It doesn't have to be that way .

5 Things You Can Do When The Boss Takes Credit For Your Work

Forbes | Jacquelyn Smith | Posted 05.01.2013 | Business

You pitch a brilliant idea to your boss; she rejects it. Weeks later she presents your idea—the one she previously shot down—to the executive suit...

Workers Memorial Day

Sen. Bob Casey | Posted 04.26.2013 | Politics
Sen. Bob Casey

On Sunday, April 28th, we observe Workers Memorial Day. It is a day to honor those workers who have died, been disabled, injured or made sick by their work. It is also a day to recommit ourselves to the fight for safe and healthy workplace for all workers.

Competing for a Job Against a Friend: Ask Noah

Noah Kass | Posted 04.26.2013 | Business
Noah Kass

I would encourage you to work together on this. Look at the hiring process objectively. Only one person is going to get the job. In the end, if your friend is selected over you, be thankful it is someone you love and respect.

When -- and How -- Did Business Become the Enemy?

John Friedman | Posted 04.26.2013 | Business
John Friedman

Is this just rationalization for not advancing people (or shipping jobs overseas), a justification to avoid feeling guilty about not passing the reigns to a generation champing at the bit for their turn to be in charge, or something more?

Dave Jamieson

Federal Workers In For Newfangled Surprises

HuffingtonPost.com | Dave Jamieson | Posted 04.25.2013 | Green

WASHINGTON -- Federal officials said they hope a renovated building at 18th and F streets Northwest in downtown Washington will embody a new streamlin...

Should Employers Try to Make Their Employees Happy or Satisfied?

Amanda Schneider | Posted 04.29.2013 | Small Business
Amanda Schneider

Should it be a goal of the workplace to make employees happy? Or is striving for satisfaction enough? Happy workers are likely more productive, and potentially even healthier and more creative. But can a physical workspace really create happiness?

Lisa Belkin

Paulette Light Is A Working Mom Statistic, And So Are You

HuffingtonPost.com | Lisa Belkin | Posted 04.23.2013 | Parents

Paulette Light is a statistic. As she wrote on the website of The Atlantic, she is learning that the rich and varied details of her life -- a BA from...

Upgrade 'Take Your Kids to Work Day'

Rana Florida | Posted 04.23.2013 | Business
Rana Florida

Planning in advance is critical. No child wants to see their parent's crazy boss yelling at them; a disaster like that could be forever imprinted in a kid's memory. But if you keep these key tips in mind, the day could be a tremendous success for you both.