Careers

It would be a perfect world if we could all find a job we actually love to do. Well, we don't live in a perfect world, and sometimes we get stuck in a job that drains us of every ounce of energy and sanity we possess. It may be…

Feng shui, or "wind water," has been part of the Chinese culture for 3,000 years. It is the art of creating harmony and balance in your physical surroundings to enhance your life and have better fortune. The aim of feng shui is for a…

Google Calendar makes it possible to organize multiple projects, send alerts and check deadlines with the click of a mouse. You can simply use the program as a calendar or embark on a more ambitious plan with detailed to-do lists and…

Sleep -- or rather, the lack of it -- becomes a major source of stress for those who work the night shift (or graveyard shift). It's thought that 22 million Americans work night shift and this figure is growing as more job opportunities…

Add a coworker's negative attitude to a long, stressful day, and you'll be ready to burst by five o'clock. Absorbing too much negativity at the workplace can consume your emotional energy, decrease your productivity and sour your mood.…

Assessing the effectiveness and value of a performance appraisal program is necessary for every business. Performance appraisals and an evaluation of the program is required by the U.S. government. Ideally, the creators of the appraisal…

Conducting 360-degree feedback reviews enables employees to get feedback from their staff, their peers and their managers. A 360-degree feedback process also usually includes a self-assessment and input from suppliers or customers, if…

Human Resources software is a necessary component for maintaining records for any HR department. From applicant tracking and performance appraisals to payroll, HR software is an important tool for keeping track of the assortment of…

You may not have the ability to control your boss's mood or some of your co-worker's irritating habits, but happiness or unhappiness at work is often a matter of choice. Making some minor changes in your routine and adjusting your…

Human resources (HR) is the department within an organization responsible for the legal and functional oversight of employee performance. HR oversees installation and implementation of employee benefits programs, which can sometimes…