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• 'Work-Life Balance' Makes No Sense

  31-10-2016 23:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The term "work-life balance" is past its expiration date. It served its purpose by bringing to the forefront a conversation that needed to take place because of the all-consuming nature of work in our hyperconnected world – but the discussion associated with it needs to evolve."Work-life" implies mutually exclusive choices. "Life" is an overarching umbrella comprising obligations, choices, and commitments we have made about where, how, and with whom we'll spend our time and energy. Work fa
  
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• Don't Annoy the HR Manager: Avoid These Common Pet Peeves

  31-10-2016 22:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Searching for a job can be exhausting. Applying and interviewing require nerves of steel, impeccable social skills, and the ability to think on your feet. Having the human resources manager as your ally can go a long way in reducing your stress.The HR manager will likely be the first person to read resumes and recommend who should get an interview. They also may have a big influence on ...
  
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• 15 Traits of Unabashedly Successful Women

  31-10-2016 22:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Article by Edie BergEvery week for the past year, I've interviewed a successful woman: scientists, athletes, a rabbi, activists, an astronaut, authors, and entrepreneurs. Each woman has a story; each one is different. But perhaps unsurprisingly, there are traits and characteristics that they have in common. It's fascinating to learn from them, and now I get to share those lessons with you.Here are 15 things ...
  
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• The Inside Scoop: 3 Tips for Landing a Killer Startup Sales Gig

  31-10-2016 21:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  I know what you're thinking: "What person in their right mind would earnestly pursue a sales gig at an unproven startup?" It's a fair question, but believe it or not, some of the best of the best sales mavericks prefer working for startups over working for larger, more established businesses.Yes, the financial uncertainty, late nights, and coffee binges are enough to repel droves of qualified salespeople, but working for an up-and-coming startup comes with its own set of unique benefits, ...
  
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• When It Comes to Retention, Your Employees Are Worth the Risk

  31-10-2016 20:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There was a time when workers stuck with one company for their entire career. Employers are lucky these days if they can hang on to top talent for more than a couple of years.From the business side, it seems like employees can always find a better offer at some competitor or another. The truth is, many companies worry about taking risks by offering higher salaries and better benefits. What ...
  
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• Top 10 Scariest Things You Can Do During the Hiring Process

  31-10-2016 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Attention job candidates: If you missed your chance to get a costume this year, don't worry – you don't need one to be scary. Hiring managers see a lot of frightening things on resumes, applications, and even their office doors during the hiring process. Candidates need to know what those terrifying behaviors are in order to avoid them.In all seriousness, the recruitment process is one of immense integrity and professionalism. ...
  
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• The Top 5 Unspoken Interview Questions Every Hiring Manager Wants Candidates to Answer

  31-10-2016 18:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Many people feel that if they only had some way to preview the interview questions before walking into a job interview, they'd surely ace them all and land their dream job. After all, it's when you're caught unprepared by a question that you are most likely to look unprofessional, uniformed, or less skilled than you really are.While no one can predict the future, we actually can foretell the bulk of ...
  
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• Not looking for a Job Right Now? You Still Need a Personal Brand!

  31-10-2016 18:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  One of the most common assumptions that people make – and that we find ourselves refuting day in and day out as recruiters – is the assumption that personal branding and networking are tasks you only need to focus on when you're looking for a job.Our lives are busy and only getting busier between work, family, and all the myriad forms of entertainment competing for our attention. It's no surprise, then, ...
  
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• When Will Robots Take All the Jobs? - The Atlantic

  31-10-2016 17:50
  
  The Atlantic
  When Will Robots Take All the Jobs?
  The Atlantic
  There is a contradiction in economic forecasting today that I've come to think of as the “robot paradox.” Some people seem confident that automation will take many workers' jobs, yet they cannot point to evidence that technology has done anything in ...
  
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• Friday's jobs report will be key to Fed interest rate plans - USA TODAY

  31-10-2016 12:07
  
  USA TODAY
  Friday's jobs report will be key to Fed interest rate plans
  USA TODAY
  The monthly jobs report will get even more attention this week as the Federal Reserve nears an expected interest rate hike in December, assuming the labor market continues to advance. The October employment survey highlights a flood of economic news ...
  Final Fed Meeting and Final Jobs Report Before Election DayNew York Times
  Global Economy Week Ahead: Fed, BOJ and BOE Meetings; US Jobs ReportWall Street Journa
  
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• Volkswagen expects to lose 25000 jobs - RT

  31-10-2016 11:41
  
  RT
  Volkswagen expects to lose 25000 jobs
  RT
  Europe's largest car producer Volkswagen says a shift to electric cars will force the company to slash 25,000 job openings in the coming years, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung newspaper reported, citing the carmaker's head of human resources.and more »
  
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• California's Climate Change Leadership Created 500000 Jobs - Triple Pundit (registration) (blog)

  31-10-2016 10:03
  
  Triple Pundit (registration) (blog)
  California's Climate Change Leadership Created 500000 Jobs
  Triple Pundit (registration) (blog)
  “Over the past decade, there has been nearly $48 billion in documented investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency, transportation and other climate projects resulting from California climate policies, programs and actions.” — Environmental ...and more »
  
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• Future jobs to be driven by digital tech: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw - Economic Times

  31-10-2016 09:52
  
  Future jobs to be driven by digital tech: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
  Economic Times
  HYDERABAD: Automation and digital technologies will drive jobs of the future even as they cannibalise conventional employment while creating a large number of new opportunities, says biotech entrepreneur Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw. According to her, new ...and more »
  
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• Our View: For better roads, more jobs in Maine, vote 'yes' on Question 6 - Press Herald

  31-10-2016 09:16
  
  Press Herald
  Our View: For better roads, more jobs in Maine, vote 'yes' on Question 6
  Press Herald
  It might feel like voters are always being asked to pony up more money for Maine's roads and bridges. Indeed, in 2012, 2013 and just last year, bonds totaling tens of millions of dollars were approved at the polls. But those funds are barely sufficient ...and more »
  
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• Future jobs to be driven by digital technology: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw - Business Standard (press release) (registration) (blog)

  31-10-2016 09:13
  
  Business Standard (press release) (registration) (blog)
  Future jobs to be driven by digital technology: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
  Business Standard (press release) (registration) (blog)
  Automation and digital technologies will drive jobs of the future even as they cannibalise conventional employment while creating a large number of new opportunities, says biotech entrepreneur Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw. According to her, new age businesses ...and more »
  
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• Milwaukee's inner city jobs puzzle What will it take to solve? - BizTimes.com (Milwaukee)

  31-10-2016 07:15
  
  BizTimes.com (Milwaukee)
  Milwaukee's inner city jobs puzzle What will it take to solve?
  BizTimes.com (Milwaukee)
  Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett told members of the commercial real estate community, during an April open house, that the Century City project is an important test for the community. “It may not be an easy test, but we all recognize this neighborhood ...
  
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• Fact check: NM exports and related jobs have surged - Albuquerque Journal

  31-10-2016 06:51
  
  Fact check: NM exports and related jobs have surged
  Albuquerque Journal
  Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's campaign said Sunday that international trade deals backed by Democratic rival Hillary Clinton have meant big job losses for New Mexico, a state with the nation's second-highest unemployment rate as of ...and more »
  
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• Changes could be coming for income tax incentive program - SalemNews.net

  31-10-2016 05:11
  
  Changes could be coming for income tax incentive program
  SalemNews.net
  SALEM — More businesses could qualify for the city's income tax incentive programs under changes recommended by city council's Economic Development Committee. The committee recently agreed to a tiered approach, meaning even businesses ...
  
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• Outflow to Gulf, Malaysia back for housemaid jobs - The Kathmandu Post

  31-10-2016 04:33
  
  Outflow to Gulf, Malaysia back for housemaid jobs
  The Kathmandu Post
  The Department of Foreign Employment said it has issued work permits to more than 50 women to go abroad through the institutional channel since the government lifted the travel ban earlier this year. The government had lifted the ban on Nepali ...
  
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• Penny called 'powerful tool' for drawing jobs - The Tand D.com

  31-10-2016 04:06
  
  The Tand D.com
  Penny called 'powerful tool' for drawing jobs
  The Tand D.com
  The John W. Matthews Industrial Park is currently home to Sigmatex and a new speculative building. Penny Tax Logo. prev. next. The 1 percent capital projects sales tax has helped make Orangeburg County a better place to live, work and play, development ...
  
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• DC couple create a foodie's oasis — and a handful of jobs — in Western Maryland - Washington Post

  31-10-2016 02:48
  
  Washington Post
  DC couple create a foodie's oasis — and a handful of jobs — in Western Maryland
  Washington Post
  Everyone reflects. Mike Koch, 54, recalls the summers he spent at his paternal grandparents' 88-acre farm in Waverly, Iowa. The stern Swiss-German couple raised cows, pigs and chickens. What they didn't eat they sold for some cash. Koch looks back ...
  
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• City of Joplin adjusting jobs, staffing after workforce reduction - Joplin Globe

  31-10-2016 01:08
  
  City of Joplin adjusting jobs, staffing after workforce reduction
  Joplin Globe
  A total of 10 city employees have been affected by the workforce reduction that takes effect Tuesday for the city of Joplin. The City Council, in budget discussions last month, approved cutting 15 positions. That involved eliminating seven unfilled ...
  
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• Programs 'opening eyes' of students to local jobs - Alexandria Town Talk

  31-10-2016 00:51
  
  Alexandria Town Talk
  Programs 'opening eyes' of students to local jobs
  Alexandria Town Talk
  Tyrone Allen spent the summer after he graduated scaling electrical poles, hanging transformers, troubleshooting systems and restoring power lines with Cleco line mechanics. Allen, 18, recently finished up an internship with the Pineville-based company ...
  
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