In 2008 U.S. employers still find themselves struggling with a shortage of qualified candidates, despite signs of a slowing economy and even fears of recession.

According to a hiring trends forecast by CareerBuilder.com, nearly 20 percent of employers say they will offer more comprehensive benefits in the year ahead in an effort to attract and retain [...]

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An estimated 1.7 million Americans are working in high-pressure positions that require 70+ hours a week – “extreme jobs.”

Some can thrive on long hours, especially if they love their jobs (and feel they can gain competitive advantage).

Such demanding positions, however, may also pose challenges. Driven (or pushed) professionals can face significant problems in their private [...]

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According to an FDS International study of work attitudes across 23 countries, and including nearly 14,000 workers, the United States ranks 4th in “whiney” workers. A “whiney worker” is unhappy and/or demanding about pay, actual income relative to cost of living, average number of weekly work hours, and work impinging on their private life.

Here’s the [...]

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As I was driving into work this morning, I heard a story on NPR about a new study from Deloitte & Touche that examines “what’s going wrong in the workplace, from harassment to embezzlement and theft.” They found that supervisors tend to “set the standard on how to behave.”

At the Deloitte & Touche website, ethical [...]

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