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June, 2009

Michael Jackson: Flawed Genius

By Kate Louise Johansen I pretty much stopped thinking about Michael Jackson in 2005 after his famous trial, when he was acquitted of child molestation charges. In my mind, regardless of the outcome, something ... Continue Reading »

First Time at Camp, Jake Has The Jitters

My 12-year-olds have been anticipating camp for months now. Pretty much every day we have had some discussion about an aspect of their upcoming one-month stay. This is their first time and they ... Continue Reading »

Resume Gap? Think Outside the Box

Since unemployment seems to be the new black, recruiters are taking a different stance on gaps in the resumes they review. I used to do it 24/7: see a six-month gap of employment ... Continue Reading »

Author: Use Your Natural Strengths to Your Advantage

Six million jobs have been lost. Unemployment is at a 25-year high. More than 14 million people are out of work. If you're not trying to find a job you're probably trying to ... Continue Reading »

Firms cutting back on 401(k) Plans

A new survey finds that 29 percent of companies have modified or will change matching contributions in their 401(k) plans this year. One in five will eliminate the match entirely. “Clearly, the economic ... Continue Reading »

Banished For Not Having Right 'Look'

If you've been to an Abercrombie and Fitch store you've seen the buff young shirtless men who greet you at the door. But in London, a young woman who got a job at ... Continue Reading »

Spotting if Your Company is in Trouble

Jean Tobin Zawlocki wrote HELP! My Company's Going out of Business, What do I do now? (Authorhouse) She says she wrote the book after losing a job for the second time. ... Continue Reading »

Shopaholic Savings

I love finding good deals or bargains at my favorite stores. Summer is also a great time to find sizzling hot deals and give-a-ways. Let's be honest: the recession has been ... Continue Reading »

Dealing with Jerks at Work

In the just-released I HATE PEOPLE! Kick Loose from the Overbearing and Underhanded Jerks at Work and Get What You Want Out of Your Job (Little, Brown and Company) Jonathan Littman and Marc ... Continue Reading »

Sotomayor: Past Comment Out of Line?

Many women’s groups have applauded President Obama for nominating U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court – which would make her the first Hispanic on the high court and ... Continue Reading »

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