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Do You Eat Lunch at Your Desk? — Survey of the Day
Recently, Applebee's launched a "lunch decoy" ad campaign which encourages folks to reclaim their lunch break. So, how many people are taking their midday meal at their desk?
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Knowing Your Co-Workers’ Salaries Makes You More Productive — Dollars and Sense
Discussing salaries is taboo in many workplaces, but maybe it shouldn't be. New research suggests that knowing how your pay compares to your colleagues' pay may make workers more productive.
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Would You Quit Your Job If You Won the Lottery? — Survey of the Day
According to a new survey from CouponCabin.com of 2,570 adults, 50 percent play the lottery. And of that percentage, 65 percent would continue to live frugally it they happened to win big.
But would a frugal life include keeping their job and continuing to draw their salary?
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Stressed at Work? It’s Probably Your Parents’ Fault
It might be easy to blame your boss for all the work-related stress and high anxiety coursing through your veins, but a new study suggests that you might want to start pointing the finger at your family instead.
Well, sort of. Scientists have found that genetics play a significant role in how you react to your work environment.
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Sleeping In on the Weekends Could Actually Ruin Your Work Week
For some people, the weekend is spent trying to catch up on all the sleep they deprived themselves of throughout the course of the last week. Yet, while sleeping in can be somewhat of a godsend, new research finds that it might actually make you more tired throughout the week.
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Study Shows Most Workers Don’t Expect Any Holiday Bonus — Dollars and Sense
Listen up employers. According to a new study, most workers would be happy with virtually any amount as a holiday bonus, even a measly $25.
That's most likely because the majority don't expect to get anything at all.
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Kohl’s Hiring Massive for Holidays — Where to Apply in Buffalo
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Should Teachers Be Allowed to Strike? — Survey of the Day
Chicago is in the midst of teacher strike that is affecting roughly 350,000 students.
There is some debate over whether the strike is permitted under Illinois law since the unions' list of grievances extends beyond pay and benefits -- which are the only issues they have the legal right to strike over.
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Which Jobs Are Disappearing Quickest?
It has been predicted that by 2020, the United States will experience a nearly 14.5 percent labor increase, making room for an additional 20 million new jobs as the result of this country’s growing population and competitive marketplace.
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Disgruntled Employee Destroys Boss’ Office With Bulldozer
We get it. There are many times where we’ve wanted to trash the boss’ office. But that’s not a good idea for your continued employment or for workplace relations. And if you use a bulldozer to do it, your arrest record.
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5 Dos of Dressing for a Job Interview
Everyone knows that scoring a job can be a difficult and tedious process. You call all of your contacts, go to several job fairs, search through dozens of search engines and fill out numerous online applications, all asking for the same information — then it happens! You get a call for an interview and realize this could be your big moment.
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WNY Diversity Job Fair Info
September 5, 2012 The Western New York Diversity Job Fair is Wednesday, September 12, at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you’re looking for work, a career change or the education to help you land your dream job — or if you’re a company that can offer any of those things — join us at the WNY Diversity Job Fair!