When you’re working for tons of hours every week, it can be a bit hard to put the focus on anyone else but yourself. But with October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s the perfect opportunity to help others and make a difference for those affected. While there are many different ways to show your support, a great thing is... CONTINUE READING 7

Pet peeves—we all have ‘em. Whether it’s strangers or your closest friends, everyone has habits that can get under our skin. But what’s a girl to do when her pet peeves are work-related? Enter Nicole Williams, Connection Director for LinkedIn and Founder of WORKS by Nicole Williams, on pet peeves that can get you fired, advice for tuning them out... CONTINUE READING 7

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who wouldn’t want to work with funnywoman Tina Fey. Her irresistible wit and charm help to make her one of the most in-demand people in the entertainment business. As it turns out, a sense of humor is one of the top attributes sought out by employers. “I look for people who like to joke around... CONTINUE READING 15

In the competitive world that is today's workplace, it can be hard knowing who to trust...let alone who to be friends with at work. While we're not saying you should spend all your time idly chatting at the water cooler, it always helps to have a work best friend—a girlfriend to rely on and connect with during your 9-to-5 (or... CONTINUE READING 9

That friend who just can’t stop complaining. That coworker who always has to one-up you with her break-up stories or that traumatic encounter at the bank. That client who takes out her perpetual bad mood on you. None of these people are contributing to your sanity or self-esteem. Though it’s not always possible to cut these people out of your... CONTINUE READING 10

You might not think of the bathroom as a part of your office, yet it’s often the source of a whodunit scandal. Water all over the sink? Toilet paper on the floor? These are some of the most common messes you may see and some of people’s biggest pet peeves. In an effort to end this bad potty... CONTINUE READING 26

Summertime means vacation time, and whether we’re talking a couple of days or a couple of weeks, you’ll probably need some days off to kick back, relax and enjoy a cold margarita…BlackBerry NOT in hand, thank you very much. Don’t know how to ask for vacay time or fear your evil boss will just say no? Here’s a quick and simple... CONTINUE READING 13

And we mean in a good way (not by downing martinis at the work soiree and busting out your Britney impression). Julia Payne, director of Incisive Edge, a business growth consultancy firm for multimillion-dollar blue-chip companies, reveals what never fails to catch even the toughest manager’s eye. Put your words into action. “It’s a misconception that the person who ‘talks the talk’... CONTINUE READING 2

We’ve got a whole bag of tricks up our sleeves that will help you earn the ultimate treat—a raise. Unfortunately, monetary treats are a little harder to come by than knocking on your boss’ door, holding out your candy container, and asking him to smell your feet. If you want a raise, you’ve got to earn it. These 10 tricks can... CONTINUE READING 6

“Lots of growth opportunity.” This phrase is a favorite among start-up companies with big dreams and small budgets. What they often don’t tell you is that they expect you to work for minimal pay in exchange for the “opportunity” to toil away on weekends and maybe exercise your stock options if the company finally goes public (most don’t). Before you... CONTINUE READING 5