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Bosses more likely to be psychopaths, study says

Christina Bruce| May 10, 2013 10:55 AM
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Maybe you’ve had a bad boss. But what about one that’s downright evil? Turns out that bosses are actually more likely to be psychopaths. Same goes for lawyers, surgeons and chefs. Find out the industries that are most likely to have a psycho at the helm.

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Frustrated woman at work

The 7 worst things you could ever do at work

Christina Bruce| Apr 24, 2013 3:08 PM
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Sure, we all make mistakes at work. We’re human. But some offenses are just too much. It doesn’t matter if you’re a new employee or a seasoned manager — these incredibly common office blunders are serious workplace no-nos.

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Working late makes women fat, study says

Christina Bruce| Apr 5, 2013 3:43 PM
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Women working longer hours have a harder time battling the bulge, a new study finds. Are those extra hours really worth it? Find out.

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Business casual is on its way out

Attitude and appearance: Fake it till you make it for career success

Peter Harris| Apr 2, 2013 12:41 PM
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In the workplace, your appearance and your self-confidence are directly related to your potential for landing promotions. The good news is that you can affect other people's perceptions of both of these things without changing who you are. Here's how.

Category: Career dilemmas, Life @ work
Pig at the office

Workstations gone wild: The strangest items seen around the office

Peter Harris| Mar 25, 2013 11:03 AM
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Your workspace is the space where you spend much of your day, so most of us like to personalize our stations. However, some people take the concept of making themselves at home to the extreme. The strangest examples?

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Why job hopping is good

How your grammar skills affect your salary

Peter Harris| Mar 19, 2013 10:40 AM
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It turns out that using proper grammar can get you promoted faster and earn you higher positions at work. And some CEOs say that they won't hire people with poor grammar skills at all… even for jobs that don't involve writing.

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Tips for getting more tips

Nine tips for getting more tips

Colleen Clarke| Mar 6, 2013 11:42 AM
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Workers in the food and beverage service industry often make the majority of their wages from gratuities. Here are some server behaviours that can inspire bar and restaurant customers to leave more than the standard 15%.

Category: Life @ work, Student
Who wins? Extroverts or introverts

Who wins? Extroverts or introverts

Peter Harris| Feb 25, 2013 2:20 PM
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People who are extroverts naturally have an easier time interacting with other people, conversing with strangers and promoting themselves. That would seem to give them a distinct career advantage. But is it actually the case?

Category: Career dilemmas, Life @ work
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Provocative attire causing problems on work computers

Christina Bruce| Feb 21, 2013 9:21 AM
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Enjoy flipping through your favourite online fitness magazines during your lunch break? That could be a problem, depending on where you work. Here’s a new group of websites causing problems for employers.

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Business Lunch

What eating habits can tell you about work habits

Christina Bruce| Feb 14, 2013 2:28 PM
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Fast eater? Slow eater? Eat foods one at a time? Eating habits can be a sneak peek into someone’s working habits. Keep these in mind next time you schedule a business lunch.

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