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It goes without saying that everyone is struggling with today’s current economic situation. You or someone you know has definitely been affected by how things have changed. However, when it comes down to it, some industries are struggling more than others. Although some industries are struggling, there may be some benefit in it for you. 1. Retail Retailers are losing money ...

Few movie scenes are as satisfying as when three secretaries take revenge on their obnoxious boss by kidnapping him in "9 to 5." On Thursday, the Broadway version opens, and the abused assistants — fed up with his sexist, lying and hypocritical habits — tie up the tyrant and take control at work. Offstage that's a felony, of course. And while ...

Spring cleaning means clearing out cupboards. But I've got another suggestion for sprucing up: tidying up your bills. Few of us who manage small companies like culling through the fine print on our monthly invoices. But by spending a half-day once a year to re-evaluate our monthly expenses, we can substantially lower our overhead. *Here's the plan for your Spring Savings ...

As economic concerns among families persist, workers struggle to make the most of their incomes and refuse to give up their summer vacations. Kate McLaughlin’s paycheck doesn’t stretch far enough these days. “We already take the subway to work, walk to the library and post office, and drive used (9 and 18 year old) cars,” says McLaughlin, a cooperative education coordinator ...

Telling personal stories makes presentations stronger. Politicians have long understood this. They know that forging a connection with an audience on an emotional level is crucial if they want to have any lasting influence. They know personal stories can deliver that emotion. When Democratic Presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-Ill.) took the stage at Denver's Invesco field earlier this September, he ...

With her heavily-lined face and frail form, she might be a great-grandmother taking her granddaughter's little girl to the park. But Adriana Iliescu, who celebrated her 70th birthday on Saturday, is actually a first-time mother, spending every moment she can with her three-year-old daughter Eliza. Miss Iliescu announced the birth of her IVF baby in Romania on January 16, 2005, when ...

The unemployment rate is at 7.2 percent - that’s a sixteen year high. And even some people who ARE working aren’t in a job that matches their skills. If you find yourself underemployed - either you’re working part-time and want a full-time job, or you’re in a job that isn’t utilizing your skills, here are the steps you can take to get ...

NEW YORK – Are you talkin' to me — about a job?

We are living in troubling economic times. The world economy seems to be having a melt down. Big companies are going down the tubes, people are losing their jobs and all of us are wondering what the future holds for us and is there hope that we will keep our job? The answer to all these questions is "we just don't ...

Business leaders are often compared to performing artists. Both are on stage a great deal and are expected to sway audiences. The best leaders and performers often rely on dramatic flair to ensure that what they say is memorable and moves others to action (whether that means buying a new CD or a stock offering). And, given the importance of interaction ...

Think that just because you know what a credit default swap is, you can speak the secret language of money? Think again. Psychiatrist/executive coach David Krueger has studied how we relate to our cash, and has put his research into a new book, "The Secret Language of Money: How to Make Smarter Financial Decisions and Live a Richer Life." Lesson one ...

There's a reason why the adage "you have to start somewhere" has stuck around. Perhaps it's only mildly comforting to hear when you're in a job-hating state of mind, but the truth is most people have had to work their way into their successful careers. A common job title for recent graduates is administrative assistant, a position with a job description ...

It may seem unnatural to blend a holiday shopping excursion with a trip to the airport, but this season many airports are working overtime to court you and your gift-buying dollars with prizes, promotions, festive décor and lots of top-notch entertainment. There are plenty of other reasons to shop for holiday gifts at an airport. Over the past few years, airports ...

We've all been there. It's a beautiful day, and you can't bear the thought of going into work. So you call in with some excuse about feeling ill, but you know in your bones that your boss doesn't buy it. The feeling ill excuse is a short-term solution that won't win you any fans at the office - someone else will ...

I gave myself time to renew friendships and to be open to new friends through networking and outplacement. I agreed to be co-chair of a charity fund-raiser. I enjoyed doing basic tasks like stuffing invitation envelopes for hours while talking to other

“Going Green” is becoming more and more popular but what exactly does it mean to “go green”? It seems like every person and/or company has a different definition of what it means – contains xx% post-consumer waste, xx% recycled content, made from sustainable sources, etc. I think the easiest way to define ‘going green’ is – changing your actions to improve ...

Do you review and answer e-mail at night or on the weekends just to catch up or stay ahead of the game? Are you struggling to meet deadlines? Are you spending too much time on things that don't drive production or revenue? If this sounds familiar, an administrative professional could be the answer. According to the International Association of Administrative Professionals, ...

A sample Administrative Assistant resume.

I'm worried about Generation X and corporations. As far as I can tell, these two have a tentative relationship at best—and are likely headed for some rocky times ahead. Corporations really need Gen X—folks in their 30's to early 40's, who should begin to serve as our primary corporate leaders over the next couple years. But I fear many current corporate ...

SEATTLE - Starbucks Corp. said Tuesday it will close 600 company-operated stores in the next year, up dramatically from its previous plan for 100 closures, a sign the coffee shop operator continues to struggle with the faltering U.S. economy and its own rapid expansion. Seventy percent of the stores slated for closure had opened after the start of 2006, the company ...