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- In gender-(in)equality-news-that-makes-me-angry today, new research shows that the more men and women stick to different trades and professions, the more equal the overall pay average is for the two sexes. Um...what?
Huh? New research says women should stay out of men's professions.
By Natasha Burton
Looking at various countries' workforces, researchers at the University of Cambridge, found that pay is most equal in countries like Slovenia, Mexico, Brazil, Sweden, and Hungary where men and women work in different occupations to a greater extent than in many of the other countries examined. Countries like the U.S., Japan, the Czech Republic, Austria, and the Netherlands, where men and women tend to work in the same fields, showed larger gaps in pay, with men's being higher.
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The study didn't highlight the fields that men and women typically work in for those countries with more occupational segregation and less of a wage gap. But, we'd imagine that women aren't holding the high-paying, high-power jobs in business,...Read More » - At some offices, holiday gift-giving is pretty standardized: The whole department draws names, or you have a gift exchange, or everyone decides to go in together to get the boss a lovely gift basket or some concert tickets. And then at other companies, you're pretty much shooting in the dark. What can you get your manager that will impress her, without going overboard and making her (or anyone else) think you're a brown-noser? (And, if we're really being honest, that won't blow your entire holiday bonus check.)
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No matter what type of boss you're shopping for, we've got you covered with these perfect gift picks, all under $50.
Let's start here: You know at least one thing about your boss, and it's that she comes to the office every day. Pop your head in her door and take a quick scan of what she might need. Does she have stuff all over the place? Try this "Cordies" organizer ($24.99), which will keep her phones, camera, wallet, and other desk essentials perfec...Read More »For the Office Dweller
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- More video footage is shot today than ever before. The reason? Smartphones. They are always with us; they are easy to use; and an increased confidence in our ability to take halfway-decent still shots has led us to believe that we can also be the next Steven Spielberg when it comes to video.
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Video has found its way into more and more careers. Personally, I work with it on a regular basis as a CTO and blogger; but even if you don't directly work with online content, chances are your company has a website and a social media presence where video is featured. And I'm not talking multi-million dollar Hollywood-worthy video. I'm talking about in-house, amateur video featuring a product or offering a window into the world of your brand. These types of videos are commonly created with smartphones.
Unfortunately, most of our smartphone videos are destined to disappoint. The shaky and grainy images are usually played back straight away and forgotten, gathering digital dust until it's time fo...Read More » - Tue, Dec 18, 2012 5:26 PM EST | CommentsThis time of year it seems like every fashionista is in search of the perfect party dress. December is full of parties -- office parties, Hanukkah parties, Christmas parties, New Year's Parties, parties with family, parties with friends, you name it. Unfortunately, with everything else that is going on this month, it can be hard to find one perfect party dress, let alone one for every separate event! That's why I'm always on the lookout for dresses that will work for multiple celebrations. This year I picked two totally opposite occasions -- the office holiday party and New Year's Eve -- and gave myself the challenge of finding a dress to work for both. Trust me, ladies, with a little imagination and a few carefully-chosen accessories, it can be done! Here are 7 amazing dresses to take you from your office party to New Year's Eve. - By Chelsea Fuss
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- More often than not, job descriptions are as vague and frustrating as the end of The Matrix-leaving you with more questions than answers. What does "willing to be flexible" really mean? What does the day of a "master multi-tasker" actually entail? And what are you getting yourself into in a "fast-paced, high-intensity" environment?
Sometimes, these phrases are harmless, but others, well, let's just say it pays to read between the lines a little bit. We chatted with a recruitment consultant from a Toronto-based executive search firm and got the skinny on what these cryptic bullet points may really mean. Read on for a quick translation guide-plus what you should ask during an interview to make sure you uncover any major red flags.
"Flexible and willing to perform other tasks as assigned."
This line signals a job that will give you a variety of job duties, which can be great if you're the kind of person who thrives on every day feeling a little bit different. Just beware that "other t...Read More »
Aries (March 21 - April 19)
People are wondering why you're not responding more emotionally to the news today, either good or bad. It could be that it hasn't sunk in yet, or that you're so used to suppressing your feelings that you're out of practice. Whatever it is, learn to loosen up.
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Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
You long for the words, 'You have my blessing.' But you may never hear them, at least not in the context you are yearning for. The good news is that though you crave it, you don't really need anyone's consent anymore; you can accomplish your goals with or without permission.
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Gemini (May 21 - June 21)
You are tight with your money today -- youBy Louis DeNicola, Cheapism.com
Spring break recently ended and finals are a few weeks away. In other words, this is the moment to find a summer job or internship. Knowing how to get a summer job isn't exactly rocket science, and while the job market may be tough, there are opportunities out there. Whether you're looking for a technical placement that fits with your area of study, an internship to improve your skills, or a way to pad the savings account (or pay off student loans), there's no time to spare.
Summer is just weeks away.
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We know all about sending countless resumes and cover letters into the dark abyss of the Internet. Never getting a response is downright frustrating and not getting an offer after an interview is disappointing and painful. After weeks of rejection you may start asking yourself if anyone knows how to get a summer job. The answer is "yes," and the trick is learning the correct approach.
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...Read More »It's bad enough when you have to deal with children at home (especially when they're yours). It's even worse when you go to work in the morning and you have more children waiting for you. And you don't work in a daycare. There's just always that one co-worker in your office who manages to be needier and more annoying than the most ill-behaved toddler in your family. You just can't escape either one of them - your toddler or your co-worker - and no matter which way you look at it, they're kind of the same person. Click through for 7 ways a toddler is just like your annoying co-worker! -By Meredith Carroll
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It's April. Thank GOD. You've made it through the winter holidays and then the spring ones. A sigh of relief-- then the IRS rears its ugly head. The paralyzing panic only lasts until the moment you simply accept that you must spend a good chunk of time, a few workdays at least, on yet another mundane adult task. The problem with all these tasks is that they conspire to rob you of your life-- the one you would be otherwise enjoying, but which, you must acknowledge, you wouldn't have to begin with if you didn't buckle down to do these adult tasks. In fact, there are quite a few ways in which Uncle Sam's Annual Day of Reckoning can be seen as a good thing:
- By Elizabeth Beller
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Aries (March 21 - April 19)
How you are responding to a difficult situation says a lot about you. This is one that will someday be chalked up as a lesson learned, but while you're still in the muck of it all, pat yourself on the back for behaving with class.
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Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
You're good with certain groups of people and not with others. Today you're not feeling much like the class pet or your mother's favorite. But that only means you should switch to a community you are more simpatico with. Why waste time and money?
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...Read More »Gemini (May 21 - June 21)
You're less adaptable than usual today. You want things just the way you like them and no other. Unfortunately y
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