So long, Casual Fridays! Hello, power attire! As this article from the Wall Street Journal notes, the recent economic downturn is making an impact on our work wardrobes. While before, it was … [Read more...]
How to Handle Being Laid-Off – with Dignity
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to get through a week in which you didn’t hear about another friend or acquaintance being laid-off? Unfortunately, this horrible streak of lay-offs doesn’t seem to be going … [Read more...]
Cell Phone Smarts
Here’s a story that should make you think twice the next time you reach for your cell phone on a crowded train or in a waiting room. According to AbovetheLaw.com, a law firm partner was on a train … [Read more...]
Passive-Aggressive Behavior at Work
If you find yourself with some time to kill—not on company time, mind you—direct your web browser to PassiveAggressiveNotes.com. This clever site chronicles everything from faux-sweet letters from … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Etiquette
Happy Early Valentine’s Day! Some of you adore this celebration of all things love. Some of you may hate it. Either way, the following tips will help you get through the holiday with grace and good … [Read more...]