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Office Party Etiquette: Five Situations, Five Solutions
Whether you can't wait to mix and mingle with your co-workers, or would gladly give your raise and promotion to get a pass, attending the office party is, simply, a part of your job. This article explores five common situations associated with the office party, and how to handle them.

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10 Benefits of Positive Risk-Taking
The only way to truly get the life you want is by taking positive risks and planning a strategy for doing so. "Unlike negative risks, which are typically impulsive and emotionally driven, positive risks are calculated," says Gail McMeekin, a nationally recognized creativity and HR career coach. "You must think them through, and anticipate what could happen, before you jump." While reaching out in new ways initially can be unnerving, here are 10 benefits of taking a calculated risk
10 Ways to Work Smarter During the Holidays
Typically, the month of December brings a lull to the workplace. With school vacations and holidays resulting in time off for many employees, it sometimes seems futile to try to actually accomplish anything of value. In fact, some see it as a good time to "resolve to get things done next year." But it doesn't have to be this way if you use these tips to work smarter, not harder.
Salary Negotiation
Eight Things That Can Boost Your Pay
Did you know employers sometimes pay a premium for the right education and experience? Or that you might be able to earn more by doing the same job in a larger company?
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Job Search Articles
Choosing a Temp Agency
Over its history, the temporary employment industry has evolved from using gopher-type seat-warmers to fill-in for vacationing administrative assistants, to placing highly skilled, valued, and courted contractors into managerial positions.
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 Productivity in the Workplace
Wasting Time at Work 2008
Scheduling a hair appointment, reading the newspaper on-line, chatting with co-workers - we all do it. But how often do we do it? Just how much of our day is spent on activities that aren’t necessarily work-related and why?
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Job Performance Articles
Sales Compensation
Salespeople are a company's ambassadors to the world. They actively promote the company and its products and services. They are the front line between the company and its customers, and are typically the driving force of revenues - top-line company growth.
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Personal Finance
First-Time Home Buyer Tips
Finding the house of your dreams is a cinch if you have the money. You can buy where you want, the size and style you want, you can even tear it all down and remodel how you want.
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Career Education
Accounting and Auditing Education and Advancement
Continuing professional education is required for CPAs to renew their licenses. CPE requirements vary by state, but always involve completion of a certain amount of credit hours in applicable continuing education courses.
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Brick Walls & Glass Ceilings Part II:
How to Knock Your Roadblocks Down

In Part I of this article we discussed six common roadblocks faced in the workplace, and how to recognize them. In Part II we’ll talk about specific strategies that will allow you to knock down roadblocks, so you can happily and successfully reach your destination.
Brick Walls & Glass Ceilings Part I:
Six Career Roadblocks

Workplace challenges are inevitable. But most challenges we undertake go hand-in-hand with obstacles that interfere with—and sometimes even prevent—our progress.

Part I of this article will show you how to recognize six common roadblocks that people face in the workplace. Part II will show you how to move beyond them.
9 Tips on Napping at Work
Last week, we brought you "9 Reasons You Should Nap at Work," which discussed the benefits of daytime snoozing and highlighted some companies that encourage their employees to nap on the clock. This week we tackle the more practical aspects of catching some ZZZs at work.
9 Reasons Why You Should Nap at Work
Workers of the world, come clean: Who among us hasn't laid our head on the table, dozed off on a conference room couch, or curled up behind our desk in the middle of the day? Don't feel guilty. You're not alone. We are an exhausted crew. Most working Americans sleep six or less hours a night, instead of the recommended 7 to 9 hours.
Can they ask that? Illegal interview topics.
During a recent poll on interviews, we received an alarming number of reports from people who had been asked highly inappropriate questions during an interview. We decided to take this opportunity to review questionable interview topics.
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