Study: Researchers shed light on workplace gossip

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - Indiana University researchers are shedding light on the dynamics of workplace gossip with a new study that captured gossipers in the act on video. The IU team studied the workplace politics at an elementary school in the midst of an uncomfortab... More »

Profiles International Identifies Eight Signs of Incompetent Managers

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Austin, TX (PRWEB) -- Profiles International, a global leader in employment evaluation and human resource management assessment tools, has released a report identifying eight signs of incompetent managers. Along with the signs of managerial incompetence, the report also... More »

Poll finds wide support for women in workplace

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Men and women are accepting - and even embracing - the increasing role of women in the workplace, but many are still struggling with the repercussions on family life. Those are some of the findings of a nationwide survey released Thursday in conjunction with a major rep... More »

Executive Perks Keep Employees Hard at Work

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During the past year, executive compensation packages have come under increased scrutiny at organizations across the country. While many companies are making efforts to cut back on the overall cost of executive compensation, offering perquisites that ensure the effectiv... More »

The Next, New Job: The Rising Popularity of Customer Service Positions

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Customer service positions among young and experienced candidates are gaining in popularity at U.S. contact centers like Ryla Inc., a leading domestic provider of outsourced call center and customer contact solutions. Because of the downturn and the need to build custom... More »