More Working Moms Want Full-Time Jobs
Working mothers increasingly want full-time jobs, and tough economic times might be a big reason, a Pew Research Center poll finds.
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Get a Work-Life Balance: You Can at These Top-Rated Companies
If you're working harder than ever, and feel like you don't have time to breathe, check out Glassdoor's list of the best companies for work-life balance. Some names on it may not surprise you, like Facebook and LinkedIn. But one name that's been in the news constantly lately probably will.
Too Much to Do? Hand Off Some Tasks to Your Personal Assistant
What? You think personal assistants are only for the rich and famous? Yes, that's how it used to be, but a couple of companies are now offering the same sort of customized service by the hour, at prices that everyday folks can afford.
Why Workers Are More Stressed Out Than Ever
After years of recession and a less than stellar economic recovery, growing numbers of worker are feeling the emotional toll. More of them than ever feel undervalued, stressed out, and dissatisfied with their jobs, a new survey finds.
Home Office vs. At the Office: Which Is More Efficient?
A growing number of Americans -- nearly 34 million of them -- are spending at least one work day a week at home, working remotely. New technologies allow greater flexibility, but do they help or hinder employees' efficiency?
People@Work: Lack of Planning Can Make for Challenging Monday Holidays
At many companies, Columbus Day and other federal holidays are just another work day. This can wreak havoc on working parents' schedules because most school districts honor federal holidays. That's especially true if the day in question creeps up with little notice.
Do You Want Washington's Birthday Off, or Your Own?
Only about a third of private-sector employers give employees a break on MLK Jr. Day or Presidents' Day, and even fewer close for Columbus Day or Veterans Day. But do their employees care? Nearly half of office workers surveyed said they preferred a floating holiday that allowed them take off for their own birthdays.