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10 funniest job descriptions — is yours on the list?

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Sometimes, there’s a big difference between what your job responsibilities are on paper and what you actually do. More…

Back to school lists: Glue, scissors … toilet paper?

Friday, August 27th, 2010

Back-to-school time is bittersweet for most parents. Although they’re happy to get kids back into the school after long summers of relaxation, the list of supplies students have to bring in on their first day can take a major bite out of the family budget. More…

Don’t hit send! 3 worst office e-mail mistakes

Friday, August 20th, 2010

Intentional or not, these three blunders won’t just make people roll their eyes — they’ll cause a knock-down, drag-out office war. More…

9 things no employee wants to hear right now

Friday, August 13th, 2010

With some people uneasy about their jobs, hearing these once-innocent phrases could put the office into an all-out panic. More…

Is your office fridge a toxic disaster?

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Can’t you smell that smell? It’s your office fridge, and with most people packing lunches to save money, those odors are only going to get worse. More…

13 things you can’t talk about at work

Friday, July 30th, 2010

People might feel compelled to bare their hearts and souls to co-workers, but bringing up these subjects could land even top-performers out on the street. More…

7 worst questions to ask in an interview

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Just getting an interview might seem like a great sign to job applicants, but the hiring decision comes down to whether they ask the right — or wrong — questions.  More…

6 mistakes that’ll drive your co-workers insane

Friday, July 16th, 2010

It doesn’t matter if there’s a spelling blunder in a memo, an e-mail or on a birthday card: People are getting really tired of these grammar gaffes. More…

7 ways to look indispensable — even if you’re not

Friday, July 9th, 2010

With more people than ever feeling like the ax is about to drop, some employees are taking drastic measures to make sure they’re not seen as expendable. Here’s how to beat them at their own game. More…

10 things you should never say in the office

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Does hearing one certain phrase in the office make you want to scream? Turns out, you and your co-workers might have more in common than you think when it comes to phrases that should never be spoken around the water cooler. More…

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