What employers can learn from the NFL draft
A player’s success hinges as much on character as on-field stats, study says.
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Quitting time: 2 weeks’ notice nice, but not required
It’s common in the U.S. workplace to give two weeks’ notice when quitting a job. Many workers are surprised it’s not a law.
What is the purpose of business?
There’s more to success than turning a profit. Customers and community figure into the equation.
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Taking too long to fill vacant jobs could be hurting your company
To shorten lengthy time-to-fill rates, organizations should consider tightening up the interview process, making offers more quickly and loosening the requirements for in-demand roles.
Job profile: 96-year-old podiatrist still doing surgery
"His hands are stable, his head is all there and he still is passionate about what he does," says a bunion patient of Dr. Albert Brown, who has spent more than six decades helping people with foot problems.
Stop workplace drama from upstaging productivity
Why do some workers turn everything into a melodrama? The tendency to overreact can be a natural personality trait, but in general, "the office drama queen or king needs a lot of attention."
Amid company merger, put your best foot forward
How to save your bacon when your company is acquired by another.
Millennials at work: The ‘War for Talent’
Millennials want to work for companies that share their values. And they do have many shared values.
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Finding love at work: Advice from 3 Seattle couples who got it right
"I feel incredibly lucky to be at the right time and place to find someone as wonderful as Elle," says Nick Okano of his wife. "The office just happened to be that place."
Feeling SAD: How gloomy weather can be an issue for employers
Many workers experience the “winter blues,” but it’s not the same thing as seasonal affective disorder, a form of depression related to changes in the seasons — and shortage of sunlight.
