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  • How to Win at the Waiting Game

    by Laura Vanderkam - August 11, 2011 5:49am PDT

    Waiting is infuriating, but inevitable. Here's how to make the most of that downtime.

  • Don't Get Along With Your Boss? This May Be Why

    by Kimberly Weisul - August 11, 2011 4:50am PDT

    Research shows how you think could be at the source of much workplace conflict and misunderstanding. Here's why.

  • Are Your Bad Co-Workers Killing You?

    by Jessica Stillman - August 11, 2011 2:48am PDT

    A new study suggests that dealing with jerks at work may not just be annoying, but actually lethal.

  • Women Scientists Admit, "I Wanted More Kids"

    by Kimberly Weisul - August 10, 2011 8:29am PDT

    A new study shows that nearly half of women scientists wish they had more children, and they say their career is to blame. The male scientists aren't so happy, either.

  • 4 Public Speaking Tips You've Never Heard Before

    by Jessica Stillman - August 10, 2011 6:32am PDT

    A hedge fund manager goes beyond old standbys like imagining your audience naked to offer fresh and useful public speaking tips from his years of experience.

  • HR Managers: Women Don't Need Help To Get Ahead

    by Suzanne Lucas - August 10, 2011 3:15am PDT

    The good news: HR Managers don't think women need help to get ahead. The bad news: Women don't believe it.

  • Want to Get More Done? Try the 'Crock Pot' Mindset

    by Laura Vanderkam - August 9, 2011 5:45am PDT

    Shift activities from high-demand times to low-demand times, and there's no limit to what you can accomplish.

  • Why Worrying About Your Personal Brand Is a Waste of Time

    by Jessica Stillman - August 9, 2011 5:36am PDT

    An online debate among journalists comes to a counter-intuitive conclusion -- sure, your personal brand is important, but stressing about it is a waste of time.

  • 75 Percent of Departing Employees Are Disgruntled

    by Kimberly Weisul - August 9, 2011 4:41am PDT

    A new survey shows that record numbers of departing employees are displeased with their employers, and not likely to recommend them to others

  • FAA Funded Temporarily, But Fliers Won't See Any Refunds

    by Peter Greenberg - August 8, 2011 1:08pm PDT

    President Obama has signed a temporary funding deal for the FAA that the Senate passed, but fliers won't get any refunds on FAA ticket taxes.

  • How to Stand Out in Today's Market | Selling Power

    by Guest Contributor - August 8, 2011 11:27am PDT

    Erik Luhrs, author of "Be Do Sale" says the unique selling proposition is dead. He argues that salespeople should instead utilize what he calls the GURUS selling system.

  • Zen and the Art of Losing Money

    by Laura Vanderkam - August 8, 2011 6:10am PDT

    Watching the stock market tank is not a productive use of your time. Here are three ways to put that mental angst to good use.

  • 3 Tips to Be a Super Hero Intern

    by Jessica Stillman - August 8, 2011 5:13am PDT

    One exec explains how his company found and managed exceptional interns -- and how you can be a super hero intern as well.

  • It Doesn't Pay to Be Nice. This is How Much It Costs

    by Kimberly Weisul - August 8, 2011 4:45am PDT

    Countless sayings, such as "Nice guys finish last," remind us that being too "nice" is not the way to get ahead. But is being too "nice" really all that detrimental? The simple answer,...

  • Should I Fill a Vacant Position?

    by Suzanne Lucas - August 8, 2011 3:15am PDT

    You have a vacancy in your department, but things are running smoothly. Should you hire someone new, or work with one less person? Here's who you should ask.

  • Most-Delayed Airports in America

    by Peter Greenberg - August 5, 2011 10:06am PDT

    The U.S. Department of Transportation released its list of the most-delayed airports in America. Here are the worst offenders.

  • Is Your Boss An Addict?

    by Laurie Tarkan - August 5, 2011 5:45am PDT

    Statistics show that addicts are everywhere--including the executive suite.

  • 4 Business Trends That Aren't Passing Fads

    by Jessica Stillman - August 5, 2011 5:12am PDT

    According to one author, these changes in how we work aren't the business equivalent of acid wash jeans, but rather fundamental shifts in the culture of work. Do you agree?

  • How Cubicle-Dwellers Can Fidget Their Way to Fitness

    by Kimberly Weisul - August 5, 2011 4:56am PDT

    A new study finds that it takes a lot less than you might think to improve your cardiorespiratory health.

  • 10 Tips For Salary Negotiation

    by Suzanne Lucas - August 5, 2011 3:15am PDT

    Salary negotiation is the last step before accepting your new job. If you are someone who dreads the negotiation, here are 10 suggestions to help you be successful.

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