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Dogs Make Going to Work More Fun

Posted Sat Mar 31, 2012 01:29 PM ET | 0

Dogs in the workplace reduce stress and boost job satisfaction, finds a unique study. Read more

Workers Who Left With a Bang: Photos

Posted Wed Mar 14, 2012 06:53 PM ET | 0

A Goldman Sachs executive is the latest employee to leave his company in a bold, dramatic move. Read more

Is Sitting the New Smoking?

Posted by Sheila Eldred Thu Mar 1, 2012 12:28 PM ET | 0

Sitting for prolonged periods is linked with a number of health problems and premature death from cardiovascular disease. Read more

Stressed? Turn Off Your Smartphone

Posted by Sheila Eldred Tue Jan 17, 2012 08:58 AM ET | 0

Stress levels and the number of times people check their phones for personal messages are linked. Read more

Teleworking Can Stress Out Parents

Posted by Marianne English Mon Nov 21, 2011 01:20 PM ET | 0

Although the idea of working from home may conjure up images of sitting in your pajamas with coffee in hand, research suggests it's a difficult balancing act. Read more

Creativity Not as Well Received as We Think

Posted by Marianne English Wed Aug 31, 2011 09:27 AM ET | 0

Because creative ideas are also new, they give rise to discomfort for others who depend on tried-and-true ways of doing things. Read more

Creativity Not as Well Received as We Think

Daily Commutes Tougher on Women

Posted by Marianne English Fri Aug 26, 2011 10:10 AM ET | 0

Why the extra strain on women? It may have to do with juggling the demands of work and home. Read more

Mirroring Has Many Advantages -- But Beware

Posted by Marianne English Mon Aug 1, 2011 12:05 PM ET | 0

Mimicking your interviewer during a job interview may not be the best way to enhance your chances for the job. Read more

Mirroring Has Many Advantages -- But Beware

Depression Takes Toll at Work, Too

Posted by Marianne English Fri Jul 15, 2011 08:15 AM ET | 0

Even slight signs of depression can chip away at productive hours at work, research shows. Read more

Hand Sanitizers Can Influence Alcohol Test

Posted by Marianne English Thu May 26, 2011 02:30 PM ET | 0

Can using hand sanitizers get you drunk? No, but they can make you appear so on one kind of alcohol test. Read more

Weight Affects Women's Chances of Employment

Posted by Marianne English Tue May 24, 2011 01:27 PM ET | 0

Being overweight can hurt a woman in the workplace, according to a new study. Read more

Dirty Jobs' Mike Rowe Goes to Washington

Posted by Lori Cuthbert Fri May 13, 2011 11:30 AM ET | 0

It wasn't the first time Mike Rowe of "Dirty Jobs" had testified before Congress, but what he had to say to them on Wednesday sure was fresh. Read more

OMG Cell Phone Capacity Development Vid RULZ

Posted by Tim Wall Thu Mar 3, 2011 07:40 AM ET | 0

Though electricity and clean water are scarce, cell phones are abundant and make for a cheap way to bring the benefits of information, in the form of videos, to those in developing countries. Read more