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7 Ways to Take Time Off Without Losing Your Mind
November 27, 2012 by William Frierson
Dawn Dugan, Salary.com contributing writer
The holiday season is filled with stress. Family gatherings, crowded shopping malls and 24/7 Christmas music on the radio are just the tip of the iceberg. But the one thing that should combat this stress — lots of time off from work between Thanksgiving and Christmas — has the potential to be even more stressful than being at the office.
It’s no secret the economy hasn’t been stellar the last few years. That has led to many layoffs, which has resulted in surviving employees wearing many more hats and doing jobs that didn’t used to be theirs. That’s why a week off is nice in theory, but in reality it often means you spend the week(s) before your vacation cramming in two weeks of work.
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Article by Dawn Dugan and courtesy of Salary.com
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Will the 2011 holiday shopping season bankrupt retailers?
December 16, 2011 by William FriersonThere’s a new brand of holiday shopper.
This person spends less, shops online, and requires more convincing than ever. With fallout from the recession and growing reliance on the Internet, the 2011 holiday shopping season will be a key litmus test for retailers. Will they dodge the bullet and report healthy profits in 2012? Continue Reading
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Holiday Season is the Perfect Time for Networking
December 07, 2011 by William Frierson
If you have your sights set on a new and better job for 2012, then don’t waste your holidays not pursuing this goal. Hiring slows down during December but it’s the best time of year for you take advantage of your opportunities to network. Continue Reading -
More companies restrict online shopping at work
by William FriersonIf you are trying to get some holiday shopping done while on the job, it may be more challenging this year than last.
Workers looking for a jump-start on their holiday gift lists will have a harder time browsing for bargains at the office. The majority (60 percent) of chief information officers (CIOs) interviewed by Robert Half Technology said their companies block access to online shopping sites – up from 48 percent last year. Another 23 percent said they allow access but monitor activity for excessive use. The CIOs whose firms allow online shopping said they expect employees to spend four hours per week, on average, surfing for deals this holiday season.
CIOs were asked, “What is your company’s policy regarding employees shopping online while at work?” Their responses: Continue Reading
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Give Yourself an AMAZING Cover Letter for the Holidays
December 05, 2011 by William Frierson
Do you look forward to the holidays––and dread them at the same time? November and December often blur together as we move from Thanksgiving to the December Holidays. And the next thing you know it’s time to celebrate the next twelve months on New Year’s Eve!If this sounds familiar, you, like many people, may be caught in a holi-daze. Cooking, shopping, entertaining, cleaning, and organizing take over. If you’re in the market for a new job you may be tempted to put off writing that cover letter till all the celebrations are over. Continue Reading
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Celebrate the Holidays With a Job-Winning Interview!
by William FriersonWhether you light a pine tree for Christmas, a Menorah for Hanukkah, or kinara candles for Kwanzaa, the holiday season for each of us can be a bit overwhelming. Shopping, decorating, gift-wrapping, cooking, baking, and entertaining consume our time and thoughts.This year, however, you may want to consider taking the following three steps to achieve a happy and restful season: Continue Reading
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29% of Retailers Plan to Hire Extra Employees for the Holidays
November 05, 2011 by Steven RothbergEmployers expect seasonal hiring in 2011 to be on par with 2010, according to a new, nationwide survey. Companies across industries expect to hire a similar number of seasonal workers for key areas such as sales, customer service, shipping, administrative support and other positions. Nearly three-in-ten retailers (29 percent) plan to have extra hands on deck around the holidays, a moderate decline from 2010. One-in-ten (10 percent) hospitality companies will add seasonal staff, the same as last year. The survey was conducted among more than 2,600 employers between August 16 and September 8, 2011.
“Employers are keeping the status quo for holiday hiring as economic uncertainties shake consumer confidence,” said Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder. “While retail has the lion’s share of seasonal jobs, you can also find opportunities in various industries and corporate roles. Hiring managers continually tell us that they will transition some seasonal workers into permanent employees, so you want to apply early and let the employer know up front that you’re interested in long-term employment.”
Matt Ferguson of Careerbuilder
When looking at functional areas within an office or store, popular areas for recruitment this holiday season include: Continue Reading
