Articles written by Melissa Dylan
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Which Candidate Supports Working Americans?
A look at where the presidential candidates stand on the economy and other issues that affect the American workforce.
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Going Green at Work
A few tips and tricks for your workplace to keep the planet alive.
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Babies in the Workplace
A national movement has begun, encouraging workers to bring young babies into the office. Can it work?
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Succeed at Work
Your approach to work and how you feel can make all the difference in your ascent up the corporate ladder.
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Socializing with Subordinates
In general, becoming too buddy-buddy with subordinates is a bad idea. You're putting yourself in a position to be taken advantage of, or to lose respect from employees.
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Internet Background Checks
Keep an eye on your Internet presence when applying for jobs.
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Layoffs: What to Do
In this recession-based economy, being laid off is becoming the norm. Here's how to handle it.
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Be More Productive
Stop wasting time and energy and get more done during the day.
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Office Birthdays
Creative ideas to celebrate birthdays in the office.
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Work Less, Earn More!
The recent book release, Work the System, promises more money and fewer work hours. Is this a scam?
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Jane Porter: Mom-Lit Writer
The author of Flirting with Forty and Odd Mom Out releases Mrs. Perfect, a poignant and entertaining read.
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Good Book for Employees
A review of a book for employees and managers to help create a positive, innovative, and creative work environment.
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How to Get Your Boss to Like You
Work is hard enough without a boss you don't get along with. Make your life easier by getting on the boss's good side.
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Job-related Tax Deductions
A brief guide to expenses for work that you can write off on your tax return. Get a refund this year!
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Get Along with Any Co-Worker
Some colleagues are impossible to get along with. Not so. It's usually a matter of finesse. A few tips will get you on your way to becoming the Office Homecoming King.
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Survive Your Office Party
(And I don't just mean what to wear and how to avoid the spiked punch.)
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Holiday Party vs. Christmas Party
Your questions answered.
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Holiday Time and Work
Christmas doesn't mean playtime for everyone: here's how to balance your work life with the holidays.
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Personality Types and Work
How much does your personal nature matter in your work?
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Office Dress Code
Trying to decide what to wear on your first day? Here's how to interpret the office dress code.
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Suing Your Boss or Workplace
Sue your employer, but make sure they (and you) deserve it, first.
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Lawsuits and Your Job
In our litigation-happy society, citizens are quick to turn a cry of "foul!" into a demand for financial restitution. But when does justice turn into whining?
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Earn Better Tips
Excellent service is a good place to start if you're an employee who earns tips. A few simple tricks will put you over the edge from average tips to enormous tips.
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Paid Leave
In Corporate America, paid leave is diminishing rapidly. Here's why more sick, personal, and vacation time actually helps your company.
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Office Bullies
Bullying at work can get out of hand if it's not dealt with seriously.
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Office Kiss-Up
Memo to brown-nosers: You're ruining the curve.
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Phone Etiquette at Work
Tips on how to do business over the phone.
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End the Gender Wage Gap
Female college graduates only earn 80% compared to their male colleagues, across-industries. You can help end this gap.
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Retain Employees
With more employee turnover than ever and the cost of replacing workers going up, it's important to focus on retaining the employees you have.
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Difficult Co-Workers
Personality Conflicts can affect the workplace. A few tips on working through them.
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Effective Teambuilding
How to build a team for maximum employee efficiency and teamwork.
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Excuses for Being Late
You can only cite traffic as your excuse for lateness so many times.
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Asking for a Raise
Not earning what you think you should? Here's how to ask for more!
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Preparing for Maternity Leave
Steps to take before leaving work to have a baby.
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Pregnancy and Work
Asking for maternity leave is different for everyone.
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Achievement Culture
How goal-oriented is your workplace?
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Defining Workplace Culture
Discovering the true culture of your office is the first step toward employee satisfaction.
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Flexibility
How flexible is your work environment?
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Fun at Work
Is your office as fun as you think it is?
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Implementation
Does your company practice what it preaches?
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Individualism vs. Collectivism
Do you value teamwork, or promote individuality?
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Workplace Culture Defined
Attract the right employees by knowing what you're looking for, and motivate the ones you have by clarifying expectations.
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Employee Value
Do your value your employees, and their input?
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Elevator Etiquette
Being polite in the office elevator is the first step in the right direction in workplace etiquette.
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Stop Fighting the Office Mess!
Is your office space a mess? Finally, compelling arguments in A Perfect Mess by Abrahamson and Freeman why mess might actually make you more productive.
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Looking Busy at Work
The boss is coming. Look busy. Workplace slackers have a few tricks up their sleeves...
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Always Late for Work?
Perpetual lateness could be problematic in the workplace. Avoid being late for work using a few simple strategies.
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Business Advice From Trump
Scenes from Donald Trump's NBC show The Apprentice encourage poor business practices--but great ratings.
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Employee Free Choice Act, Pt. 1
Talk-Radio Show Host Jackie Guerra's Op-Ed piece on worker's rights.
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Employee Free Choice Act, Pt. 2
Part Two of Talk-Radio Show Host Jackie Guerra's Op-Ed piece on worker's rights.
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Maternity Leave
Even though the United States is a developed country, we're still one of the few countries in the entire world that does not federally mandate paid maternity leave.
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Another Soldier Will Come Home
A poem for soldiers, whose hard work is unparalleled.
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Office Dress Code
If an employee is a repeat offender for not following the office dress code, it may be time to step in.
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Cover Letter Tips
Write a cover letter that will get you noticed and get you the job.
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Office Bathroom Etiquette
It's a delicate issue, but one that must be addressed: etiquette in the company restroom.
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Surviving Office Parties
Surviving an office party requires the skill of a ninja, the patience of a saint, and the deftness of a politician. Here are a few tips on getting through.
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Holiday Job-Hopping
In some cities (particularly those that rely heavily on the hospitality industry), keeping your staff during the holidays can be a challenge.
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Two Weeks' Notice
You're ready to move on to bigger and better things. One last hurdle: quitting your job.
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When to Quit
Thinking of leaving your job? It's hard to know when to stick it out, and when to cut your losses and find something else.
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Get Organized at Work
Feeling overwhelmed on the job? Taking a few minutes to get organized could make all the difference.
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When to Call In Sick
Considering taking a sick day from work? Here's a handy way to tell when calling in sick is the best way to go.
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Praise at Work
If you aren't getting noticed for the great stuff you do at your job, it's time to toot your own horn.
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Office Small Talk
If you bore yourself to death with small talk at work, you're not alone.
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Work: A Welcome Distraction
Often, work gets in the way of real life. In trying personal times, however, work can be your only respite.
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Dating in the Workplace
Many experts advise against dating a co-worker, period. Let's be realistic, though--employees are going to date, whether we advise them to or not.
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Creative Ways to Get Fired
It's time to let go of this job, but you'd rather they drop the hatchet for you. Try one of these.
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The Art of Tipping
You might think you're a good tipper, but here are a few things you may not know.
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Eating At Work: Do or Don’t?
Eating at your desk is sometimes unavoidable. Keep the following in mind, and Miss Manners will give you a gold star.
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Religion in the Workplace
Religious differences can be complicated, particularly in the workplace. Add diverse beliefs and there's a recipe for disaster.
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Generation-ME In the Workplace
Having a hard time managing the youngsters in the office? Step one is understanding where they come from.
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Bridging the Generation Gap
Young employees entering the workforce approach it differently than those before; unsatisfied, demonstrate less loyalty, and put personal priorities above work.
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Retain Good Employees
Do you punish your best employees by taking them for granted or assigning them the most difficult tasks?
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Management Fallacies
Your employees have secure jobs and a steady income. Shouldn't that be enough? Believe it or not, it takes more to motivate workers to succeed.
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Train Employees Effectively
Your employee isn't catching on as quickly as you would like her to. Consider this: maybe your training method falls short.
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Best Way to Motivate Employees
Unmotivated workers are a problem, but the solution may be simpler than you think.
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Inequality in Pay for Genders
Women are earning more advanced degrees than men, yet men still earn better pay. Women everywhere are calling “foul.”
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Prioritize Your Workload
Piles of paperwork, a To Do list as long as a roll of toilet paper, and an in-box that’s about to implode. Where to begin?
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How to Talk to Tech Support
If you feel as if you and the company tech support folks speak a different language, you're not alone.
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Find the Right Candidate
Be honest with each interviewee, even if the job they're applying for involves milking a cow. Otherwise don't be surprised when they say "I didn't sign on for this."
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The Customer Still Isn't Right
You can't give the customer what he asks for, but you can still make sure he leaves happy.
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When The Customer Isn't Right
Customers get carried away with being "always right," to the point where they make outlandish demands. How does this affect the workplace?
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Telecommute Today Part III
Telecommuting requires some adjustment. Here's what to expect when you work from home.
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Telecommute Today Part II
Approach your boss about the option of telecommuting. Here are some details to back you up.
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Telecommute Today
Thinking of telecommuting to your current job? Before you approach your boss, it’s a good idea to self-assess to see if you’re a good candidate.
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5 Mistakes When Applying
Twenty resumes sent, but the phone never rings? Always nail an interview, but somehow never get the job? Here are some mistakes you may not know you're making.
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Chatterbox Coworkers
Trying to get something done, but the chatterbox coworker won't stop talking? Here are some tips to get the talkative officemate to give you some peace and quiet.
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