Work Life & Environment

Magazine articles on office politics, stress, time management, and the work environment.

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Fast Company December 2003 Marshall Goldsmith	All of Us Are Stuck on Suck-Ups If leaders say they discourage sucking up, why does it happen so often? It's amazing how leaders send out subtle signals that encourage subordinates to mute their criticisms and exaggerate their praise of the powers that be.
AskMen.com November 30, 2003 Edward Chalmers	22 Ways To Network Like A Pro Networking is not always about moving up the corporate ladder, although that is an important by-product. It is about obtaining information and making contacts that could help you in your day-to-day business life. It is an essential tool, even if you're not looking for a new job.
Managed Care November 2003	Double-digit increases continue for health benefits Despite some slowing in the trend, employers can still expect to face the fifth straight year of double-digit increases for employee health care benefits. Towers Perrin surveyed 200 businesses with an average workforce of 7,200 to find that a 12-percent increase in costs is expected in 2004.
BusinessWeek December 8, 2003 Brian Grow	A Day's Pay For A Day's Work -- Maybe Corporate America is outsourcing more work, and day-labor agencies have sprung up to fill the demand. But it's a largely unregulated world that often utilizes illegal immigrants that are vulnerable to abuse. Worker-rights groups are pushing for improvements.
HBS Working Knowledge November 24, 2003 Lynda Cardwell	Balancing Priorities on Schedule We get pulled in many directions during the day -- unexpected interruptions, phone calls, e-mails. It's time to get control of your schedule.
Job Journal November 23, 2003 Bob Rosner	What's in Your Personnel File? Employee records need not be UFOs (unobtainable filed objects). Your career can end up in the wrong place if you don't stay on top of what's in your personnel file.
Insurance & Technology October 29, 2003	'Chef' Information Officer When not running the technology that supports commercial lines at The Hartford and executing her duties as a board member of IASA, Mary Francis, vice president of business insurance IT, is likely to be cooking.
Entrepreneur December 2003 Julie Monahan	Overtime Overhaul? Congress challenges proposed changes to overtime eligibility.
Entrepreneur December 2003 Mark Henricks	Silver Lining How looking on the bright side can help you run your business.
Entrepreneur December 2003 Romanus Wolter	Take a Breather Can't seem to cut that monstrous to-do list down to size? Maybe it's time to relax, step back and regroup.
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