The Kept-On Workforce of 2009: Building Options or Bummed Out?

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Beverly Kaye

"Waiting for the other shoe to drop" is often the refrain after the dust of downsizing settles. Those employees who have managed to retain their jobs often find that they feel worse about their work lives than those who were forced out. Just as laid-off workers are stru... More »

So You’ve Decided to Hang Up Your Shingle…

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Judy Estrin

How nice were the days when you got to telecommute - taking meetings in your sweats with your faithful dog at your side and multitasking household chores while you cranked out the latest curriculum or report. That was the good life. Why not live that life full-time? You... More »

Discover Your Ideal Job

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Peter Sherer

When you have a job you love, you are most likely a consistent, cheerful, and outstanding performer. Everyone around you thinks you are a genius, but you are just doing what you love and do best. Financial security is not a major issue. But what if your profession faces... More »

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

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Aparna Nancherla

Constantly told to keep their guard up against direct discrimination and the glass ceiling, women in the workplace will need to reassess their fighting tactics. Many obstacles that women face happen much earlier in the career development process and are covert in nature... More »

Know Your Value in the Marketplace

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Judy Estrin

Regardless of your employment status, it is usually reassuring to know what your dollar value is on the open market. As you search for a new position, internally or externally, it is critical to have an idea of your worth relative to the salary range of your position. W... More »