Category Archives: Business Culture

Netflix Solves Vacation Problem: Vacation Whenever You Want

Daniel Pink wrote for the Telegraph.cu.uk Netflix’s solution to tricky company vacation policy by creating a no-policy, policy. Pink writes that Netflix had a traditional vacation policy, but it was too tricky to manage. Employees countered that they spent nights … Continue reading

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Creative Self Promotion: Ecological Business Cards

Check out this nothing new but a creative, affordable, and simple method of getting yourself remembered. Agency: Fischer Portugal, Lisbon Creative Director: Diogo Mello Art Director: Marco Martins Copywriter: Rafael Pitanguy Image Source Source:

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Mother Of Two Autistic Children: How Moms Add Value To The Workplace

I am a young mother to two small boys, four and two, with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The highs and lows make each day a challenge. Having been a stay at home mother for over four years, I have recently began … Continue reading

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I QUIT! Memorable Resignations: Steve Slater

Steve Slater could end up in jail for 7 years for his dramatic resignation. Do you think that Slater should be incarcerated for his actions?

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Working Mothers Face Steep Employment Challenges

David Leonhardt’s article Labor Market Punishes Working Mothers written for the New York Times explores the disparities in income between working mothers and professional women without children and how they relate to men in the market. Thanks to feminist movements, … Continue reading

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Gay Professionals Must Work Longer And Pay More For Retirement According to Study

As I mentioned in a previous post, Google is paying gay, partnered employees more to offset the federal taxes when their partners receive health benefits. An article written by Todd Henneman for Workforce Management reveals the tough financial and legal … Continue reading

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Vendor-Client Relations In Real Life Situations

This is a bit of an oldie, but it’s a goodie. If you work in a creative firm, own your own business, if negotiating is a part of your daily routine, you’ll enjoy this video. Do you negotiate your work? … Continue reading

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Workplace Humor: Perceptions Between You And Your Boss

When you take a long time, you’re slow. When your boss takes a long time, he’s thorough. When you don’t get something done, you’re lazy. When your boss doesn’t get something done, he’s too busy. When you make a mistake, … Continue reading

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Monday Madness: Mental Health Days

“You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you’ve made up your mind that you just aren’t doing anything productive for the rest of the day.” – Neil “Casual Business and not vice … Continue reading

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Glassdoor.com A Job Search Resource For Corporate Professionals

For conducting employment research, my mid-level executive clients really like the website, Glassdoor.com, because they can find salary details and anonymous company reviews from past and present employees for the world’s largest companies. According to the website, Glassdoor is your … Continue reading

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