Careers

Some coworkers are rude because of personal problems and you shouldn't take their behavior to heart, according to Scott Eblin, author of "The Next Level: What Insiders Know About Executive Success." This, in any case, doesn't mean you…

Managers can use employee contests as a friendly way to encourage interaction among employees and build morale. Employees who regularly engage in fun challenges have higher productivity and higher retention rates. Good managers know that…

Having a permanent position isn't generally viewed as a bad thing, but the fact remains that there are distinct disadvantages. Quality of life, flexibility and career advancement all stand to take a hit the longer you are tethered to one…

Crop dusting can be dangerous work. The crop duster flies above fields and splashes synthetics that help shield crops from being assaulted by parasites, boll weevils and weeds. Crop dusting is the aerial application of dispersing…

Low nurse morale leads to lower productivity, higher turnover, a lack of concern over details regarding patient care, the withholding of information, time wasted on complaining and gossiping, and resentment toward doctors. Unhappy nurses…

Many people feel there aren’t enough hours in the day to accomplish assignments at work. Rather than staying at the office late or bringing work home at the end of the day, try making a few simple adjustments to boost efficiency.…

Having a career as a pediatrician can be extremely gratifying, as it is an important job that helps save and improve the health of children. Most pediatricians care for children from birth until 18 years old. Although pediatricians have…

Getting along with everyone at work takes some practice. Sometimes office stress can boil over into workplace clashes that hurt productivity. A manager’s goal should never be to avoid or prohibit discord among co-workers. Instead,…

The desire to improve and progress is a natural human trait. Many people, however, are confused as to how to move forward. They have no idea how to set goals or determine what their true values are. If you are not clear on your values,…

Certain jobs require a great deal of physical stamina and could involve such activities as heavy lifting, lots of physical movement or long hours. Some jobs require a lot of standing, while others require the ability to physically lift,…