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Bob Goldman (Dec 03, 2011)
I don't think the framers put it in the constitution, but if Thomas Jefferson ever laid his eyes on an iPhone 4S, I'm sure he would have stuck it in there well before the right to bear arms and the right to free speech.... more
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Bob Goldman (Nov 28, 2011)
Many of these self-help seminars and coaching sessions require you to "pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses." This is a time-wasting exercise, since your boss already provides this information to you on a regular basis.... more
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Bob Goldman (Nov 24, 2011)
Given all these wonderful, admirable characteristics, the only reason you wouldn't be the boss's pet is because that boss is a complete idiot.... more
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Political Calculations (Nov 21, 2011)
If you ever find yourself unemployed, never, never, ever spend more than the minimal amount of time that you are required to in a government job placement office.
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Bob Goldman (Nov 03, 2011)
Fortunately, you don't have to die to become an HR director, or, at least, to know how they think. Simply acquire a copy of "Congratulations ... You're Hired" by Patricia D. Sadar and Teresa Kerrigan.... more
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Bob Goldman (Oct 27, 2011)
If you're really bad at your job, that's OK. People who are really bad at their jobs can enjoy wildly successful careers. If you doubt me, take a look at your management team.... more
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Bob Goldman (Oct 20, 2011)
"I Didn't See It Coming," is the title of a new book by Nancy C. Widmann, Elaine J. Eisenman and Amy Dorn Kopelan. "The Only Book You'll Ever Need to Avoid Being Blindsided in Business," is the intriguing subtitle, though I am not convinced it is the only book you'll ever need.... more
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Bob Goldman (Oct 18, 2011)
This is a column for entrepreneurs, not political junkies, but you can't write for business owners without at least thinking about the political, economic and environmental climate that is healthiest for them.... more
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Bob Goldman (Oct 14, 2011)
If being a millionaire still appeals to you, here's good news -- Michael Ellsberg has just published a new book, "The Education of Millionaires," which promises to make any numbskull ridiculously rich, even if the numbskull in question didn't go to college... more
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Bob Goldman (Aug 19, 2011)
If you're looking for emotional support in these terrible economic times, if you'd like someone to put their arm around your puny shoulders and assure you that everything is going to be all right, then you'd better stay far, far away from the latest book by Larry Winget. ... more
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Bob Goldman (Aug 05, 2011)
Putting aside the consequences of having a bunch of scared rabbits in charge of our economic health, the stress of constantly being afraid can have a serious effect on what's left of your mental health. One employee interviewed by Goldfarb is so anxiety-ridden that he has trained himself to shut up and back off if he sees his boss "rolling her eyes" at one of his suggestions.... more
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Bob Goldman (Jul 28, 2011)
Really, I don't understand this brouhaha about unemployment. Sure, it's tough to lose a job. You have to say goodbye to all the dear work friends who stabbed you in the back so that you would be the person who got fired and not them.... more
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Bob Goldman (Jul 21, 2011)
Let's face facts: People have congregated around the water cooler since Mr. Dithers chased Dagwood around his desk. Still, I suppose the same management no-nos could make sense when you're chatting the boss up by the espresso machine or the ozone generator. Let's take a closer look and decide.
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Bob Goldman (Jul 17, 2011)
Cubical walls are designed to be the modern equivalent of bundling boards for consenting co-workers, while corporate retreats, once hedonistic playgrounds for the executive staff, have become sedative as quilting bees, only not as much fun. ... more
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Mike Shedlock (Jul 08, 2011)
Note that last week was revised from 428,000 to 432,000 accounting for 4,000 of today's reported 14,000 drop.
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Bob Goldman (Jul 07, 2011)
Suffice it to say, the statistics show that three out of four people report suffering from speech anxiety. Considering that a reputation as a good or an awful speaker can affect your career, it's important that you master the art of elocution. ... more
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Bill Tatro (Jul 02, 2011)
How many people does it take to screw in a light bulb? It’s usually not one employee more or even less. Similar to Goldilock’s porridge, corporations usually have it just right. Therefore, how do we solve the unemployment problem? ... more
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Bob Goldman (Jun 26, 2011)
That means more than half of the entire work force is either heading out the door or edging toward it. A mass exodus of experienced employees would leave most businesses in very sad shape, indeed, and it could happen -- if there are ever enough available jobs to make these unhappy campers decamp.
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Gina Loudon (Jun 25, 2011)
Job growth may be weak across the nation, but several industries are poised to outperform the rest, according to data release from IBISWorld. Here's the top five from the list.
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Mike Shedlock (Jun 25, 2011)
Part two has a focus on job creation and losses during the economic recovery. Please consider the following interactive map, using Tableau Software, with data courtesy of Economic Modeling Specialists.
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