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Bullying out of place at work
Recent research shows office bullying is on the rise. Kate shares advice on how to cope.
Work-Life Balance
With managers needing more from employees already working at full-tilt, achieving work-life balance is more important—and difficult—than ever
Why Wagoner Had to Go
Companies finding themselves in a downward spiral need fresh views, not just redoubled efforts to do the same thing while waiting for the recession to end, says Rosabeth Moss Kanter
Cardinal Health to spin off unit, cut jobs
U.S. drug wholesaler Cardinal Health Inc (CAH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday it plans to spin off its clinical and medical products businesses in a public stock offering and will eliminate about 1,300 jobs in those units.

U.S. employers slash 742,000 jobs
U.S. companies shed 742,000 jobs in March, payroll services company ADP said Wednesday, far more than forecasters had been expecting.

Google goes against the tide, launches VC company
Google has launched a new venture capital fund to invest in promising high-technology start-up companies.

Baby Steps
New mothers can have a hard time readjusting to the workplace. Here's how to make coming back after giving birth a little more bearable.
Best Jobs For Single Parents
What are the best industries for offering a combination of flexibility and salary?
Assessing Risk: Easy as 1-2-3
A simple system for uncovering priorities and assessing personal or career risks.
Most Federal Workers Can Work From Home, But Don't
Billions of dollars could be saved and billions of pounds of pollutants would not enter the air if all federal employees eligible to work from home did so, a study shows.
Resignation Letter
As promised, here are some tips on writing a resignation letter. It seems many people rate writing their resignation letter high on their list of things they hate doing. However, by keeping the letter simple you can stop worrying and just get on with it.
Pay excuses and current salary trends
There is a lot of talk about salaries right now. The Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, is leading the charge with a pay freeze for MPs and a call for Australia's top executives to sacrifice their hefty pay rises this year in the name of fighting inflation.
The Ethics of Office Romance
If you're thinking about hooking up at work, you're looking for love in all the wrong places.
IBM To Open Two More Offshore Development Centers In India
Yet IBM isn't immune from a talent war that has raised questions about skill levels of employed engineers in India.
The Pitfalls of Social Networking
Bart Perkins is all for using social networks at work, as long as there are policies to address potential pitfalls.
How To Prepare for Different Types of Interviews
The job interview will be the most important factor in an employer's decision to hire. Employers are most interested in job candidates who communicate well, have a professional attitude and who have researched their organizations. There are different types of interviews and several people may interview you.
Best Cities For Jobs In 2008
Which parts of the U.S. might be likely to see employment growth in the coming year?
Using a career coach
A lot of people email me questions about finding a career coach. The use of career experts is definitely on the rise but there are some dos and don'ts.
Career Watch: What it takes to be an IT leader
Expectations for IT have changed dramatically. Not only is IT called upon to support technology needs, but it’s also expected to sustain strong client partnerships, demonstrate business acuity, execute successful projects and deliver exceptional results.
Are You Obsolete?
With the consumerization of technology, everyone's a tech expert. And for IT, that means change or die.
Activate your Resume With Action Verbs
So many job seekers fall into the trap of being "long winded" in their career communications and job applications. Remember, bullet lists, numbered lists and clearly written sentences usually beat the pants off of the dreaded paragraph that never ends!