by Robin McMaster—special for WWDS Casual Dress Can Limit Your Paycheck Dress codes have been relaxed to the point that employees don’t know what to wear anymore. Do people dress casually where you work? You’d be interested to know that, 40 percent of respondents say they wear jeans or whatever is most comfortable to the [...]
Archive for September, 2007
How To Dress for Work: A Basic Primer for Those Who Like Money
Posted in September 28th, 2007
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The “How To Be Likeable” Series. Number 7: The Trick to Listening
Posted in September 28th, 2007
To a large measure, your likeability will lead to success or failure. It often trumps skill levels in surveys of HR people who are asked to name the most important characteristic of job candidates and employees. Other than ‘don’t be an asshole’ what can you do to increase your own likeability? Is it really possible [...]
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The “How To Be Likeable” Series. Number 8: Flexibility
Posted in September 27th, 2007
To a large measure, your likeability will lead to success or failure. It often trumps skill levels in surveys of HR people who are asked to name the most important characteristic of job candidates and employees. Other than ‘don’t be an asshole’ what can you do to increase your own likeability? Is it really possible [...]
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The “How To Be Likeable” Series. Number 9: M-G-L
Posted in September 26th, 2007
To a large measure, your likeability will lead to success or failure. It often trumps skill levels in surveys of HR people who are asked to name the most important characteristic of job candidates and employees. Other than ‘don’t be an asshole’ what can you do to increase your own likeability? Is it really possible [...]
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The Following Takes Place Between 0300-0400, 9-25-2007
Posted in September 25th, 2007
Kiefer Sutherland was arrested for DWI today in the early morning hours. The “24″ star was overheard mumbling, “it’s true, it’s true, they gave me this drug that makes me look drunk.” Love the show, Jack. But please–don’t drink and drive. [tags] 24, Jack Bauer, DWI, the following takes place[/tags]
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The “How To Be Likeable” Series. Number 10: Humility is Endearing
Posted in September 25th, 2007
To a large measure, your likeability will lead to success or failure. It often trumps skill levels in surveys of HR people who are asked to name the most important characteristic of job candidates and employees. Other than ‘don’t be an asshole’ what can you do to increase your own likeability? Is it really possible [...]
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What Songs Pump You Up? Pick YOUR Top Ten Out of the Hundred Plus Here
Posted in September 24th, 2007
What are the songs that get you revved up? This is an informational and marketing research blog today…just leave your top ten pump-me-up songs in the comment section. 1. [tag]John Lennon[/tag] – Imagine 2. [tag]Bob Dylan[/tag] – Don’t Think Twice (It’s Alright) 3. [tag]Beatles[/tag] – A Day in the Life 4. [tag]A perfect circle[/tag] – [...]
More Features AND Big Buttons
Posted in September 24th, 2007
Ok, I got me one. Sure, it automatically gets my email, shows me the weather, stock quotes and takes great pictures. But what I like best, are the bigass buttons on the phone keypad. How hard was THAT to do? Officially, I am way too cool, now. ‘Course Uncle Earl thought he was cool trying [...]
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Their Memories, Our Inheritance: A Recommendation
Posted in September 20th, 2007
 [tag]Ken Burns[/tag], the genius documentary film maker, was recently here in Minneapolis talking about his upcoming 14+ hour, seven-episode film,The War. I know you have heard about it. After watching him talk about making the film, I am nearly overcome, truly, with anticipation for Sunday night, September 23, the date of the first episode [...]
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