ADVANCE AT WORK

9 Jobs That Let You Work from Home

9 Jobs That Let You Work from Home

Careers That Don't Require You to Commute Farther Than Your Living Room Yahoo! Makes Waves by Banning Work-from-Home Marissa Mayer, CEO of Yahoo!, caused

8 College Degrees That Will Earn Your Money Back

8 College Degrees That Will Earn Your Money Back

These Careers Are Worth the Price of College Admission Is College Still Worth the Money? Maybe. As the cost of education continues to skyrocket and job

3 Reasons Not to Negotiate Salary After Accepting an Offer

3 Reasons Not to Negotiate Salary After Accepting an Offer

Sometimes It's a Good Thing NOT to Negotiate Salary There Are Times to Play It Safe A common misconception about negotiation is that it is all about

14 Reasons to Make a Sideways Career Move

14 Reasons to Make a Sideways Career Move

When it comes to your career path, sometimes "up" isn't the only direction in which to travel. A sideways or "lateral" move -- defined as a move either

12 Tips for Handling Valentine’s Day at the Office

12 Tips for Handling Valentine’s Day at the Office

Love may be the motto for February in the card aisle, but for celebrating Valentine's Day at work, the key word is "discretion." Here's a list of helpful tips to keep in mind if you're thinking about merging your love life with your professional life this Feb. 14.

First Day on the Job Tips: 15 Ways to Make a Great Impression

First Day on the Job Tips: 15 Ways to Make a Great Impression

It's human nature for new co-workers and colleagues to form perceptions about the "type" of person you are based on initial impressions. These snap judgments can turn into long-term perceptions that may impact your career trajectory at an organization. This article explores 15 first day on the job tips.

5 Reasons to Let Employees Work from Home

5 Reasons to Let Employees Work from Home

Research conducted by Pennsylvania State University suggests allowing employees to telecommute can offer business and employees ample benefits. The benefits of working from home include reducing business expenses significantly and increasing employee satisfaction.

Should Hiring Managers Be Allowed to Ask Applicants for Their Facebook Passwords?

Should Hiring Managers Be Allowed to Ask Applicants for Their Facebook Passwords?

It Might Not Be Illegal, But Employers Should be Wary   More than two weeks after the Associated Press reported on the trend of employers demanding

Even Your Satisfied Employees Are Job Hunting

Even Your Satisfied Employees Are Job Hunting

Right now your current employees are attempting to upgrade to greener pastures because, as the calendar turns to a new year, many people set their sights on job-hunting. Learn about employees' reasons for leaving a job and use this information to understand where your workers are coming from.

10 Easy Ways to Reward and Recognize Employees

10 Easy Ways to Reward and Recognize Employees

Wondering how to reward employees? Get creative and experiment with a few new employee recognition ideas - you’ll be amazed by how productive your staff suddenly becomes.