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STRESSFUL SLUMBER WHEN WORK WEIGHS ON THE MIND
Study Shows Work-Related Dreams Are Common.Can't seem to get away from work, even in your wildest dreams? Well, you're not alone. In a study by Staples, more than half of small-business professionals said that work has actually become part of their dream cycle at night. "It is definitely something to pay attention to," said Stacey... more»
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Freezing at Work? It's Not Just Fingers, Toes That Suffer
Forget international summits on environmental policy. An ugly war against climate change is probably being waged in your workplace. The scene is the same in many an office: Sally in Accounting shivers at her desk, bundled in a wool sweater, while Tim in Human Resources sweats through the 10 a.m. more»
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5:30 CHALLENGE
Tomato Sauce and Cream Mix Not Just for Vodka SaucesLy K. Eilering sent in this recipe last fall. Coincidentally, we received several similar recipes at that time, so we held on to it. With the weather suddenly turning warm, I realized I better get this hearty comfort dish to press before barbecue season hits full swing. more»
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Whimsical Workplace Inspires Google Workers
It's the first question Google employees here must resolve when they want to go to the cafeteria or game room: Stairs, slide or fireman's pole? The next dilemma for so-called Zooglers: homemade pastry or exotic fruit juice? It's all part of three free meals a day, with regular snacks, that Google... more»
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The Water Cooler
Resumé Building; Americans Abroad; A More Impressive Job Listing more»
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Monday May 12, 2008
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Monday May 12, 2008
STRESSFUL SLUMBER WHEN WORK WEIGHS ON THE MIND
Study Shows Work-Related Dreams Are Common.Can't seem to get away from work, even in your wildest dreams? Well, you're not alone. In a study by Staples, more than half of small-business professionals said that work has actually become part of their dream cycle at night. "It is definitely something to pay attention to," said Stacey...... more» -
Freezing at Work? It's Not Just Fingers, Toes That SufferForget international summits on environmental policy. An ugly war against climate change is probably being waged in your workplace. The scene is the same in many an office: Sally in Accounting shivers at her desk, bundled in a wool sweater, while Tim in Human Resources sweats through the 10 a.m.... more»
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5:30 CHALLENGE
Tomato Sauce and Cream Mix Not Just for Vodka SaucesLy K. Eilering sent in this recipe last fall. Coincidentally, we received several similar recipes at that time, so we held on to it. With the weather suddenly turning warm, I realized I better get this hearty comfort dish to press before barbecue season hits full swing.... more» -
Whimsical Workplace Inspires Google WorkersIt's the first question Google employees here must resolve when they want to go to the cafeteria or game room: Stairs, slide or fireman's pole? The next dilemma for so-called Zooglers: homemade pastry or exotic fruit juice? It's all part of three free meals a day, with regular snacks, that Google...... more»
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Monday May 5, 2008
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Monday May 5, 2008
ATTENTIONS GRABBERS
Gimmicky Or Not, 'Human Directionals' Do The Trick For BusinessesPaulino Merino-Juarez might have been the most conspicuous person in Lakeland on a recent afternoon. Stationed on the sidewalk in front of the Southgate Shopping Center, Merino-Juarez marched back and forth wearing a conical "rice paddy" hat and banging a traditional Chinese drum. His slender frame...... more» -
Younger Generation Breaking Salary Secrecy TabooArielle Green, a publicist in Manhattan, knows what most of her friends earn, whether it is $28,000 a year or $100,000. And she does not seem particularly shy about disclosing her income ($30,000 a year, plus overtime).... more»
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5:30 CHALLENGE
Mustard and Strawberries : A Surprising Stir-FryThis recipe from Lisa Durfee of Atlanta caught my attention because of its mix of ingredients. I can honestly say I have never seen a stir-fry recipe that included a teriyaki-type sauce, fruit preserves and mustard.... more» -
The Water CoolerVolunteering As Training; Are You A Pain In The ---?; Optimistic Small Businesses... more»
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Monday April 28, 2008
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Monday April 28, 2008
NOT SAFE FOR WORK
Companies Keep Tabs on Employees' Visits to Pornographic Web SitesFew things in life or the workplace are certain, but employees can count on the fact their boss is watching how they use the company's computers, particularly to access the Internet. While most employees realize that and know their company prohibits using work computers to access pornographic sites...... more» -
Professionals Who Volunteer Find They Can Benefit, TooFor Morgan Stanley equities trader Andres Garcia, mentoring a high-schooler twice a week provides a break from chaotic 12-hour days. And collecting pledges for a charitable 5K race is helping him develop a new job skill - raising money. "Fundraising in itself is an art, and I had never done...... more»
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5:30 CHALLENGE
Chicken Tetrazzini - a Classic Transformed for New MillenniumI generally stay away from recipes that have canned soups or other processed foods. But this recipe for 5:30 Tetrazzini sent in by Margaret Gallagher caught my attention because of a noteworthy twist. Gallagher transforms this classic casserole for the new millennium by using whole-wheat spaghetti.... more»
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