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Tips for defusing heated political debates in the workplace

Tom Fox The Washington Post
Mar 19, 2017 7:11 am - Remember the good old days when you could log onto Facebook or have a conversation at the office water cooler without engaging in a political debate? There have been any...
Why you shouldn't clock out for a colleague

By Karla L. Miller
Mar 19, 2017 7:10 am - Q: Our timekeeping system is online, and we are required to clock out for breaks, lunch and at the end of the day. Sometimes we bend the rules and take a short lunch in ...
Cushy parental leave policies don't tell America's story

By Jena McGregor
Mar 19, 2017 7:00 am - Many companies have been noisily publicizing their cushy parental leave policies in recent years, telling the world they're bestowing workers with an increasingly genero...
Feeling valued at work: Priceless or worthless?

By Karla L. Miller
Mar 12, 2017 7:15 am - Q: I like my job. The pay is good. The benefits are good. The problem is that I don't feel that my contributions or efforts to improve my skills are valued. I receive ma...
Want a career transition? You'll need more than a résumé and cover letter

Rachel Loock The Washington Post
Mar 12, 2017 7:12 am - According to Louis Pasteur, "Chance favors the prepared mind." This is especially true for those wanting to make a career transition. Opportunity, in addition to chance,...
Career Coach: Find role models where you are

Nicole Coomber The Washington Post
Mar 12, 2017 7:11 am - When I think about role models, I think of my mother. Now retired, my mother was a working mom her whole career. When I went to school, I would often hear about my frien...
When employers say 'No' to checking work email on vacation

By Michael Alison Chandler The Washington Post
Mar 12, 2017 7:00 am - After ten years working at the same company, Debra Woodfork is planning a four-week sabbatical in May. The design manager at an association for corporate in-house lawyer...
Career Coach: Smart hobbies can boost your career success

Gary A. Cohen The Washington Post
Mar 05, 2017 6:14 am - Everyone would likely agree that it's important to take up a hobby or two. They offer a wonderful opportunity to escape from the pressures of work and even those at home...
When recruiters ghost on job applicants

By Karla L. Miller
Mar 05, 2017 6:13 am - QUESTION 1: Twice I was recruited for positions and had background checks and interviews with the hiring managers. The recruiter in each case - one with the company, one...
What happens when job recruiters go rogue?

By Karla L. Miller
Feb 26, 2017 6:16 am - Q: Is there a code of conduct for recruiters? I ask because I have had several less-than-positive experiences. I've been contacted about positions that were clearly outs...

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