Bulletin Board from Creators Syndicate

Make a Business Video in Little Time for 04/28/2009

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Your company wants to create an informational video explaining its marketing techniques, but you can't wait weeks for the finished product. Instant Video Presenter — from ej4, a video-making company — comes to the rescue with a professional newsroom-style video in minutes.

Launched a few months ago, Dan Cooper, ej4's chief operating officer, says the program's goal is to prod ...

Updated: Tue Apr 28, 2009

Workers Can Keep Off the Pounds in the Workplace for 05/06/2009

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Stressed workers look to food as a source of comfort during these hard economic times. As a result, employees find themselves putting on the pounds. Forty-three percent of workers say, according to a CareerBuilder.com survey that questioned more than 4,400 workers, they have experienced a weight increase at their current jobs.

Twenty-five percent of workers gained more than 10 pounds, wh ...

Updated: Wed May 06, 2009

Weekly Meetings Don't Necessarily Improve Office Productivity for 05/12/2009

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Employees could be given a break from reoccurring office meetings. When it comes to weekly gatherings, 45 percent of executives say their employees would maintain better productivity if these meetings were eliminated, according to a survey by OfficeTeam, a staffing service that questioned 150 executives.

Forty-six percent of managers say there wouldn't be a change in workers if meetings ...

Updated: Tue May 12, 2009

Glimmers of Optimism Remain in Sluggish Economy for 05/19/2009

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

A positive outlook remains amid the current difficulties in the job market. Some employees say they have grown from the experience of trying to keep their positions. Seventy-five percent of workers, according to a survey by Accountemps, a staffing service that questioned 457 employees, say they have had at least one encouraging outcome from the recession.

Several employees started workin ...

Updated: Tue May 19, 2009

Anxious Workers Should Try to Take a Summer Break from the Office for 05/27/2009

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

It looks as if fewer workers will be relaxing at the beach, taking road trips or flying on airplanes this summer. Due to the economic downturn, many employees are eliminating summer vacations due to fear, guilt and money.

At least 35 percent of workers plan to stay home or haven't gone on a vacation in 2009, according to a Careerbuilder.com survey that questioned more than 4,400 workers. ...

Updated: Wed May 27, 2009

Employees Feel the 'Burn' From Reduced Working Staffs for 06/02/2009

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

If your office is feeling pressure and anxiety from the economic downturn, you are not alone. After layoffs, remaining workers are currently confronting increased workloads and higher amounts of stress, according to a Careerbuilder.com survey that questioned more than 4,400 workers.

Forty-seven percent of respondents are currently facing more responsibility at the office due to layoffs; ...

Updated: Tue Jun 02, 2009

Take Risks and Evolve to Succeed in Tough Job Market for 06/09/2009

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Attempt a new challenge and step out of your comfort zone. Does this sound like job advice during an economic downturn? According to Robin Fisher Roffer — CEO of Big Fish Marketing and author of "Fearless Fish Out of Water: How to Succeed When You're the Only One Like You" — there is an incredible amount of opportunity during a down market.

By altering your focus an ...

Updated: Tue Jun 09, 2009

Working Dads Hope to Create a Healthier Work/Life Balance for 06/23/2009

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

When given a choice, most fathers prefer to remain in the working world rather than taking on the role as stay-at-home dad.

Only 31 percent of respondents, according to a Careerbuilder.com survey that questioned 797 employed men with children, say they would walk away from their jobs if their significant other could financially support them. This year's percentage has decreased from 37 p ...

Updated: Tue Jun 23, 2009

Workers Look to Leave Current Jobs Once Recession Ends for 07/01/2009

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The recession seems to be helping companies maintain their talented employees. Fewer workers are willing to leave and look for another position during this sluggish job market. But 54 percent of employees plan to search for new jobs once the economy rebounds, according to a survey by Adecco Group North America, a work force solutions provider.

Forty percent of workers think the recession ...

Updated: Wed Jul 01, 2009

Applicants Try Unique Methods to Stand Out in the Job-Search Process for 07/21/2009

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

How far will you go to grab a manager's attention and land the open position? Some workers tend to take extreme methods, which may help them stick out for the wrong reasons.

OfficeTeam, a staffing service, surveyed 250 executives in order to find the strangest stories they have heard or seen candidates do for a job offer. Here are some odd examples:

— "I remember a job ...

Updated: Tue Jul 21, 2009

Be Sure to Proofread Resume Before Sending it to Interviewers for 07/29/2009

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The resume is an essential part of the interview process. Job-seekers need to make sure to edit their resumes; those little mistakes and typos could hurt one's chance for the job.

Forty percent of employers will eliminate a candidate from consideration if one typo is found in a resume, according to a survey by Accountemps, a staffing service that questioned 150 senior executives. If two ...

Updated: Wed Jul 29, 2009

Strengthen Skills to Focus on Career Goals for 08/04/2009

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Although unemployment has been more common in the past year, there is still hope for job-seekers. Don't give up and try a different approach. A change of attitude could be the answer to finding a dream job.

Focus attention on your set of skills rather than dwelling on the job loss, according to Lauri Williams, president of Optasia Career and Training Services and author of "Six Step ...

Updated: Tue Aug 04, 2009

Job Candidates Need to Monitor Social Networking Profiles for 09/16/2009

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Job-seekers should think twice before posting that funny photo or crude joke on their social networking profile. As social networking sites grow in popularity, more hiring managers look to these sites during the hiring process.

Forty-five percent of employers look at social networking sites in order to screen job-seekers, according to a CareerBuilder.com survey that questioned 2,667 hiri ...

Updated: Wed Sep 16, 2009

Employees Display Discontent with Current Working Environments for 09/23/2009

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

When the economy starts to turn around, many employees will be looking for the door at their current workplaces, hoping to find a job elsewhere. Workers seem to be dissatisfied with their current company's compensation, career development paths and retention attempts.

Only 25 percent of employees are not likely to be searching for another position in the current economy, according to a s ...

Updated: Wed Sep 23, 2009

Job Market Appears Better for U.S. Veterans for 10/01/2009

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

After serving our country in the armed forces, it may be difficult for veterans to return to the working world. It makes for an even harder transition if jobs tend to be less available. According to the Labor Department, there was an 11.2 percent jobless rate for Gulf War veterans over 18 years old earlier in the year — 4 percent higher compared to last year.

But it seems the job m ...

Updated: Thu Oct 01, 2009

It is My Idea! for 10/08/2009

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

It seems stealing occurs in the office — and I am not referring to taking paper clips or staplers. Employees must deal with co-workers stealing ideas. Twenty-nine percent of workers say a colleague has received praise for their suggestion, according to a survey by OfficeTeam, a staffing service that questioned 444 employees.

Those idea-stealing workers will most likely get the cred ...

Updated: Thu Oct 08, 2009

Employees are not Jealous of Manager's Responsibilities for 10/22/2009

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

If given the opportunity, a majority of workers would rather not take their manager's position. Sixty-one percent of employees, according to a survey by Adecco Group North America, say they would decline the offer to be in charge, especially with the increased job pressures due to the economy.

It seems boss and worker relationships remain an important aspect at workplaces. Sixty-five per ...

Updated: Thu Oct 22, 2009

Holiday Office Parties Face Decreased Budgets for 10/29/2009

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Celebrations and parties spreading holiday cheer will occur in fewer workplaces this winter season. With the current economy, a majority of offices must make cuts in their holiday party budgets. Some workplaces may choose to downscale the celebration with less expensive options, while other offices may cancel their holiday get-togethers.

Sixty-two percent of companies plan to hold a holi ...

Updated: Thu Oct 29, 2009

Economy Not Helping with Employee Absences for 11/05/2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

How many times have you not wanted to go to work? Will you resort to making up excuses, even if they sound ridiculous and far-fetched? Some workers have no shame and will come up with the most unique lies. Almost one-third of employees have missed work this year at least once when they weren't truly sick, according to a CareerBuilder.com survey that questioned at least 4,700 workers and 3,100 e ...

Updated: Thu Nov 05, 2009

Let Employees Have a Say in Office Decorations for 11/20/2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Decorations in the office may mean more than just a pretty picture. Giving employees the opportunity to take part in designing their office surroundings could lead to an improvement in work productivity and morale, according to Ambius, which provides design services to businesses. Ambius and the University of Exeter researched the effects of worker efficiency when it comes to office environment ...

Updated: Fri Nov 20, 2009