Human Resources
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CARA Group makes Top 20 Content Development Watch ListJul 11, 2017 1:00 am - OAK BROOK - The CARA Group, a human performance consulting firm specializing in custom learning, organizational change management, and technical communication solutions,...
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Essay: Why it's so hard to do good work in the modern office
Jul 09, 2017 7:21 am - When I peered in the window at 140 Hawthorne St. in San Francisco, the place looked deserted. Maybe Automattic, the company that owns WordPress, had already abandoned th...
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Can #DecencyPledge fix Silicon Valley's harassment problem?
Jul 08, 2017 7:18 am - As new revelations tumbled out about sexual harassment allegations against a venture capitalist in Silicon Valley, LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock Partners venture capi...
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Q&A: Leadership lessons from 40 years in the Coast Guard
Jul 02, 2017 7:17 am - Admiral Paul Zukunft has been the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard since May 30, 2014, leading 41,700 men and women on active duty, 7,800 reserves, 8,300 civilians and...
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Can a morning-sickness sufferer seek a ban on smelly food in the workplace?
Jul 02, 2017 7:15 am - Q: I am nine weeks pregnant, and morning sickness is at an all-time high. The smell of anything, especially strong-smelling foods, really sets me off. Many of my co-work...
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How to ditch the commute, make a living without leaving your home
Jul 02, 2017 7:00 am - Ryan Heenan used to make $30,000 a year as a preschool music teacher. Now he makes $30,000 a month producing jingles and videos through a website caller Fiverr — and he ...
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Analysis: Why a Cabinet of flatterers is a big problem for Trump - and any boss
Jun 18, 2017 7:22 am - President Donald Trump's first full Cabinet meeting last week included a gusher of effusive praise, a virtual round-robin of complimentary remarks that set social media ...
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More companies now offering a 'summer Friday' perk
Jun 18, 2017 7:20 am - Leaving early on a Friday afternoon in June? There's a growing chance your boss has endorsed it. The percentage of companies that offer some kind of "summer Friday" arra...
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What to do when office dress code is enforced inconsistently
Jun 18, 2017 7:19 am - Q: The dress code at my office is applied randomly. I was told I couldn't wear my jean jacket, and the next day another person at my level was wearing hers. Our dress co...
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How to boost a spouse's odds of career advancement
Jun 18, 2017 7:10 am - Q: My husband recently applied for two positions at the organization he works for and didn't get either one. Although he is often praised for his credentials, talent, wo...