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Who’s the Boss? Sometimes, Your Soulmate: Romance at the Workplace

It’s that time of year: People picking out the perfect card to express what the human heart cannot put into words; packing cupid-shaped PB&J sandwiches for that certain sweetie, and nervously squirming in their seats, palms sweaty, waiting to plunge into that bag of notes and suckers and candy “Tweet Me” hearts to see if their crush wrote them a special Valentine’s Day message. Continue reading

By in Employee Engagement, Infographic

Worker packing for relocation

Relocation Nation 2012: How Workers and Employers Are Making a Move

We’ve talked recently about how voluntary turnover is on the rise this year. As it turns out, many of those workers may not be remaining anywhere near their own backyard when they leave their current job.

A whopping 44 percent of workers say they’ll relocate this year for the right job, according to a new CareerBuilder survey conducted by Harris Interactive© among more than 3,000 hiring managers and HR professionals and nearly 8,000 U.S. Continue reading

By in Economy, Infographic, Insights & Trends, Survey Results

Employee surrounded by falling gifts at the office

Office Holiday Cheer Outlook: More Merry, More Bright for 2011

The holidays are upon us, and you know what that means: A lot of wide-eyed excitement, crackling fires, fresh-baked treats, gatherings with loved ones, snowball fights, and more perks at work like bonuses, parties and gifts.

Wait, what was that last part? Continue reading

By in Employee Engagement, Infographic, Insights & Trends, Survey Results

Corporate jargon cloud

Coaxing “Outside the Box” Back In: The Worst Corporate Jargon Offenders

Hey!  It’s mission-critical that we circle back on this very important matter of corporate jargon in the workplace. Let’s focus on the low-hanging fruit with a small group first and then loop everyone in. Being proactive about our learnings will really incentivize the group to focus on the most critical action items and value-add for maximum impact. Continue reading

By in Infographic, Insights & Trends, Survey Results

Many workers are shopping online

It’s Getting Personal: Workers, Employers, and Internet Use at Work

Economy be damned – it looks like Cyber Monday may hit record sales this year. Cyber Monday, otherwise known as the online (and seemingly safer) version of Black Friday, has become the No. 1 online shopping day of the year. Continue reading

By in Infographic, Insights & Trends, Survey Results

Behind the Boss: CareerBuilder Takes a Peek at Company Leaders’ Personal Style

CEOs, COOs, CFOs, senior vice presidents and other company leadership figures recently donned monogrammed robes, gathered around a bonfire in an undisclosed location, and answered a series of questions about their personal habits, including preferred style of dress, Bieber versus non-Bieber hairstyle, lunchtime brain wave patterns, and favorite martini garnishes. Continue reading

By in Employee Engagement, Fun and Games, Infographic, Insights & Trends, Survey Results

Coffee At Work? It’s a Tasty Pick-Me-Up for Many Workers’ Careers

Many workers aren’t just enjoying the taste of coffee (as I am right this minute) — they’re using it to give their careers a jolt. From better networking, to rubbing elbows, to improved performance, a cup of Joe’s helping many workers make connections — and career strides. Continue reading

By in Employee Engagement, Fun and Games, Infographic, Insights & Trends, Survey Results

Workers' financial situations

Post-Recession, What is the Current State of Worker Finances?

As many of us keep a close watch on the latest stock market news, CareerBuilder’s just-released survey on worker finances (PDF) shows the financial situation for some workers is actually improving (albeit slowly). Forty-two percent of workers in the survey of more than 5,200 workers say they usually or always live paycheck to paycheck, an improvement from 43 percent in 2010 and in line with levels seen back in 2007, pre-recession. Continue reading

By in Benefits, Economy, Employee Engagement, Employee Wellness, Infographic, Insights & Trends, Retention

Hoarders

Is Hoarding Hurting Your Employees’ Careers?

Being perceived as a hoarder may cost workers a promotion, new CareerBuilder survey shows

It may get you a cameo on a TLC reality show, but hoarding don’t do nothing for your career, y’all. Continue reading

By in Infographic, Survey Results

CareerBuilder's 2011 Mid-Year Job Forecast

Get CareerBuilder’s 2011 Mid-Year Job Forecast (And Maybe Even Hug a Stranger)

There’s good news (Justin Timberlake may save MySpace!), disappointing news (we’ll probably never get Friendster back), and news that makes us want to hug a stranger on the street: Despite ongoing concerns over threats to economic growth, CareerBuilder’s 2011 Mid-Year Job Forecast shows that employers remain positive in their hiring expectations for the remainder of the year. Continue reading

By in Employee Engagement, Forecasts, In Review, Infographic, Insights & Trends, Retention, Survey Results, Talent Acquisition, Year in Review

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