Work Life Balance

If you've ever felt that businesses and their leaders could do well with a bit more humanity and feeling, then you'll probably appreciate the content of this video. In a wide ranging interview for BNET, Eric Schurenberg talks to Margaret Heffernan, the author of the book Willful Blindness. ... Watch Now
With the country beginning to emerge from a very challenging recession, Americans are now able to take more than just a job offer into consideration. Factors like growth opportunities, salaries, and the ability to create a happy and well-balanced life are now being considered in order to find the best jobs available. Read on to find the five happiest cities for jobs. ... Read More
When spring comes around, no amount of dusting up or mopping the floors can remedy a baleful financial situation. While the distractions of home maintenance may momentarily distract you from monetary doom and gloom, you'd be smart to also consider a wee bit of financial spring cleaning this season. ... Read More
At least one half of your waking hours are spent at work; it should be a place that makes you happy. People end up in certain careers for a number of reasons: because others think they are a good fit for something, because they didn’t know what else to study in college, because it’s a family business, or because they were truly interested in pursuing that career. ... Read More
The online career community, CareerBliss, just released its new rankings of the happiest and unhappiest cities for jobs, and while some of country’s most well known regions fared well, other urban areas throughout the U.S. showed up with disappointing numbers. ... Read More
We’ve all seen, and been tempted, by the get-rich-quick and work-at-home jobs advertised online and in newspapers. Admit it. You’ve probably even picked up your phone a few times or contemplated whether or not the job was right for you. While there certainly are some work-at-home jobs out there, very few are fruitful or legitimate. ... Read More
Originally, the computer was thought to be an amazing addition to the workplace because it would make workers so efficient, the typical workday would shrink.  The hours may have not become shorter, but at times an employee may feel like he or she has plenty of time to fill with non work-related activity.  Luckily, the same computer that makes your work complete so quickly also provides websites ... Read More
The biggest CEO meltdowns are usually gauged by the success or failure of the company they are running, since a meltdown by the man in charge will usually be followed shortly thereafter by reverberations throughout the company itself. Meltdowns are, arguably, a regular occurance among most CEOs as their job is riddled with pressure and little to no room for error. ... Read More
These ten ways to make sure your desk job doesn’t kill you involve taking care of your physical, mental, and emotional health. It is common to lose yourself in your job. During tough economic times, it seems employers ask 110% from their workers. Stress and a sedentary life can lead to obesity, depression, and a myriad of other health problems. ... Read More