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Do You Check Work Email When You're Out of the Office? You're Not Alone

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:50:03 +0000

With the explosion of smartphones and tablets, it should come as no surprise to find out that we spend a lot of time checking our work email when we’re not even in the office. But just how much do we do it? A new survey of 500 employees at small to mid-sized businesses reveals checking [...]

5 Things Employees Do That Really Annoy Bosses

Kathy Landin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:26:38 +0000

Sure, we all get annoyed at the boss from time to time, but keep in mind that that frustration can go both ways. If you want to excel at work, get promotions, get raises, have good things happen to you and such, take a look at these five things that really annoy bosses and don’t do them:

Cake Resignation Letter Is the Best Way to Quit a Job

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:11:32 +0000

Just about everyone has dreamt about quitting a job in a grand fashion. Not only was Chris Holmes able to pull off a splashy exit from his nine-to-five as a border control agent at London's Stansted Airport, but he was able to do so in a way that should drum up some business for his new endeavor.

When Switching Jobs, Remember These 5 Things

Kathy Landin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:08:42 +0000

The job market is pretty tight right now, so most days you’re probably thankful just to have a job that pays. But somewhere down the road that may not be enough. You may find yourself looking for a new position, even as you continue to hold down your current one. There are certain things you should keep in mind when that time comes.

Sanderson Farms Bringing 1,000 Jobs to Palestine and Anderson County

Lucky Larry — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:01:50 +0000

In a time when jobs are scarce, a poultry company has their eyes on expanding into East Texas. According to a press release from the City of Palestine, Sanderson Farms is looking to build a poultry complex in Anderson County with a feed mill coming to Freestone County.

5 Excellent Networking Sites to Help You Find Jobs

Kathy Landin — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:56:42 +0000

As soon as you knew you wanted (or needed) a new job, you got on Facebook and let all your friends and connections there know what you could do and that you were available, right? You probably also went straight to LinkedIn and quickly made a profile there so people could find the awesomely productive employee that is you. But the phone didn’t start ringing.

That’s not because networking online for a job doesn’t work, it’s because you have to find all the places where you can make the Internet work for you.

Can You Be Fired for What You Post on Facebook?

Mike Adams — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:51 +0000

Most of us intuitively know that insulting your boss on Facebook is probably not the best idea, but what about other job-related opinions we have? More to the point, can you be fired for posting them?

A recent National Labor Relations Board hearing found that “overly broad” company policies regarding employees' social media activity is unlawful, but not protected by federal labor laws.

Sound a little confusing? Let us help out:

Can Music Make You More Productive at Work?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:00:15 +0000

Having trouble getting things done at work or staying focused on the task at hand? Fire up your iPod. A new study indicates a little music can really boost your productivity. In the study, those who listened to music came up with better ideas and accomplished more tasks than those who didn’t. Why? Because the [...]

Could Not Being On Facebook Cost You A Job?

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:29:50 +0000

Between falling stock prices, continued privacy concerns and an admission that a good chunk of its profiles are fake, Facebook has had a rough few months. But before you drop your Facebook account, consider this: employers may view potential hires who aren’t on the social network as suspicious. According to an article in Forbes, some companies believe [...]

New Survey Reveals Employees Can't Help But Check In with Work While on Vacation

Mike Adams — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:00:53 +0000

While a break away from the daily grind should be all about kicking back and relaxing, a new survey suggests that most hardworking Americans do not seem to understand the concept of a vacation. In fact, nearly 60 percent of working class citizens reported that they are not relieved from work stress while they are [...]

Working the Late Shift Could Give You a Heart Attack

Don Deane — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 07:00:46 +0000

While some may prefer the relative quiet of working the late shift, a new study says that after-hours work may be bad for your health.

In fact, the study says, working the graveyard shift may actually give you a heart attack or stroke.

The 9 to 5 Job Is A Thing Of The Past

Lucky Larry — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:06:06 +0000

Today’s employees are being freed from a 9-to-5 job thanks to smartphones, mobile apps and the cloud. As a result of technology that’s allowing employees to do many things outside the office, many bosses aren’t looking at the time clock that closely any more. The results of a study from 1,000 U.S. and European workers [...]

How Many Americans Work More Than 40 Hours Per Week?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 23:20:13 +0000

The eight-hour workday is fairly standard in the United States, and June 19 marks the 100th anniversary of it becoming law for federal workers back in 1912.

Private companies began to follow suit four years later, but these days, working only eight hours a day sometimes seems downright quaint.

Centene Coming to Tyler, Looks to Hire 300-Plus Employees [VIDEO]

Baby J — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:30:11 +0000

Centene Corporation is coming to Tyler and is looking to hire 300-plus employees over the next few years, which is very good news for East Texans. With the economy still on the brink of recovery from the recession, this really comes at a great time for East Texans still looking for work.

My First Part Time Job Paid $2.85 An Hour — What About You?

Lucky Larry — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:03:55 +0000

The other day I was thinking back about my first part-time job and thought about how much fun it was! I was 16 years old when I entered the job market and was really excited that I was going to get a paycheck and have money of my own. My first job was at Six [...]

Unhappy With Your Job? 8 Signs That It's Time To Quit [VIDEO]

Baby J — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:00:14 +0000

I had a heart-to-heart with a friend of mine who left one job for another, only to find out the grass may have looked greener on the other side, but she still had to mow. In other words, she was extremely unhappy with her job and couldn’t figure out why. She then left that job only to find the same issues in her new job. Sometimes we can work to correct the unhappy, but how do you know when it’s time to really look elsewhere? Here are 8 signs that it’s time to quit your job.

Recent College Graduates Having a Ridiculously Tough Time Finding Work

Shauna Wright — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:30:09 +0000

As the debate rages over whether getting a college degree is worth the money, a new set of statistics is giving many people pause — seems half of recent college grads are either jobless or underemployed in positions that don’t fully use their skills and knowledge.

Need a Job? Become a Digital Seller for Townsquare Media

Jeff Evans — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:00:50 +0000

Looking for a job? We may have just the position for you! Townsquare Media is looking for a digital salesperson. This person would sell our amazing digital products, including advertising our websites, streaming radio, Seize the Deal, Townsquare Interactive and more! If you think you may be interested, stop by and meet the people who [...]

Fort Worth, Texas Mulling Controversial Move to Not Hire Smokers for City Employment [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:50:34 +0000

If you’re a smoker who lives in Fort Worth, Texas, you may soon have to scratch city employment off your list of job prospects — the city is considering a ban on hiring tobacco users. Mayor Betsy Price cited the added insurance costs of having smokers in the workforce, saying, “Certainly we put taxpayer dollars [...]

Is a Female Dominated Work Force a Positive Development?

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:00:48 +0000

Depending on how the workforce is measured, women have either become the majority of workers in the United States or are right on the cusp of becoming so.

According to a new survey from Allstate-National Journal, most Americans think this is a positive development.