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Steak 'N Shake Server Gets a Whopping 7,000% Tip

Emerald Catron — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:43:43 +0000

CeCe Bruce had been working at a Steak n' Shake in Indiana for two years when she received the tip of a lifetime. After watching Bruce deal with some rude customers, a regular tipped $446 on her $5.96 check -- that's a 7,000 percent tip.

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The Seasonal Workforce Holds Steady From 2012 To 2013

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:45:02 +0000

A new national survey of those responsible for making hiring decisions at companies finds that the number of seasonal employment opportunities is holding steady.

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How to Get Hired After Being Unemployed Long-Term

Kathy Landin — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:08:11 +0000

The economy is continuing its long, slow recovery from the massive financial crisis and recession just a few years ago, and the labor market is improving. But one problem above all can prevent you from getting a new job: If you've been out of work for six months or more, it makes it much harder to get hired. We've gathered a few ways to help you navigate this problem:

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What Are the Best States for Retirement?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:04:28 +0000

You’ve put the kids through college and paid off the mortgage, so now it’s time to kick back and relax.

So, where should you spend your golden years?

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Would You Get A Tattoo For Your Employer?

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:11:13 +0000

Would you show your loyalty to your employer by getting a tattoo of the company logo?

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Solid April Jobs Report Shows Dropping Unemployment Rate, Business Expansion

Chris Chaberski — Sat, 04 May 2013 13:36:35 +0000

The economy added 165,000 jobs in April, bringing the overall unemployment rate down a tick to 7.5 percent. The monthly report from the Labor Department also included upward revisions to the last two reports, helping to ease fears of a slowdown.

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Should State OT Be Monitored Better?

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:19:34 +0000

Overtime paid to state employees cost taxpayers about $529 million last year.

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5 Things Employees Do That Really Annoy Bosses

Kathy Landin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:30:38 +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:

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5 Simple Steps to Getting That Promotion

Kathy Landin — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:43:43 +0000

It’s difficult to ask for and get a raise these days, and unfortunately it can be just as tough to get a promotion. We've put together a few simple ways to help you get that position bump you want and deserve.

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What's the Worst Job to Have in 2013?

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:04:40 +0000

Some fields are better than others.

And some you may want to think about avoiding altogether.

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The 5 Best Ways to Finally Get That Raise

Kathy Landin — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:20:37 +0000

We’ve been going through a pretty rough economy these last few years, but you’ve been working hard, so why not ask for that raise? It may or may not work, but if you do decide to ask (and you should), you should be prepared to ask for it in the right way.

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5 Alternatives to Traditional Benefits You Should Ask About at Your Job

Kathy Landin — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:10:41 +0000

Running a business is expensive, starting with paying your employees' salaries. Providing benefits to those employees is even more expensive. But if a company wants to stay competitive and appeal to top professionals in its industry, or if it just wants to improve morale and reduce turnover, then it must provide benefits to employees above and beyond their salaries.

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Cake Resignation Letter Is the Best Way to Quit a Job

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:20:32 +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.

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Jobless Claims Fall by 42,000 — Is the Job Market Doing Better?

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:09:02 +0000

After last week's disappointing March jobs report, the Department of Labor released some rather encouraging news on Thursday.

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New Survey Sheds Light (And Confusion) On Who You Should Tip

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 02:05:28 +0000

Is there a topic that can incite more debate than tipping?

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88,000 New Jobs in March Is Weakest Growth in Nine Months

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:16:39 +0000

Job growth appeared to slow drastically during March, as employers added 88,000 new jobs, down from 268,000 in February. The unemployment rate went down a tick, from 7.7 percent to 7.6, but that was due to a reduction in the labor force.

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The 5 Best Ways to Get Noticed at Work

Kathy Landin — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:19:34 +0000

Getting noticed at work can be difficult, but we've got a few tips to help make that happen—and to make sure it's for the right reasons.

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Today's Job Market Demands a College Degree

Mark Richards — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:32:23 +0000

During my fathers generation an Associates Degree made you very employable. In my day you needed at least a Bachelors Degree and now for my son, he'd better consider a Masters Degree or better to put his resume on the top of the pile.

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Economy Added 157,000 Jobs in January

Chris Chaberski — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 12:02:44 +0000

The Labor Department announced that the U.S. economy added 157,000 jobs in January. The unemployment rate inched upward by a tenth of a point, to 7.9 percent.

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Turning Stone Resort Casino To Hire 150 Employees During Career Fair

Gino Geruntino — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:32:57 +0000

The Turning Stone Resort Casino is hosting a Food Service and Entertainment Career Fair, to fill another 150 full and part-time job openings.

Starting at 9 on Monday morning in the Turning Stone's Oneida Ro

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