Weekend Wrap-Up April 30, 2011

Did you miss any of our posts this week? Catch up here!

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Monday--What Is Your True Career Calling?
Tuesday--What Is Your Boss Not Telling You?
Wednesday--What Makes People Happy At Work?
Thursday--The 10 Most Stressful Jobs of 2011
Friday--The Danger of Sitting Still

The Danger of Sitting Still

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As a society, we are spending more and more time sitting.  At work, we are at the computer.  Sitting on the ride home and often sitting, again at the computer or television when we get home.


What are the dangers of sitting still.  Read the risks here and what you can do about it, here.


When you have finished the articles, consider getting out of your chair for a quick walk!

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The 10 Most Stressful Jobs of 2011

Did your profession make the cut?  Read the full list, here.

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Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

Thank you for all you do!

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What Makes People Happy At Work?

View the (7) seven things, here that allow people to enjoy their job more. Which one tops YOUR list?

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What Is Your Boss Not Telling You?

Find out the 10 things your boss is not telling you (but wants to), in this article by Alison Green.

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What Is Your True (Career) Calling?

Author Steve Tobak reflects on doing what you love, career wise. Read the article in its entirety, here.

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Weekend Wrap-Up April 23, 2011

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Did you miss any of our posts this week?  Check them out, here:


Monday-Prioritizing At Work--What Should You Do First?
Tuesday-Public Speaking--Overcoming the Anxiety.
Wednesday-Talking and Texting.  Is it Rude?
Thursday-What is the Hottest Job of 2011?
Friday- Greening the Office

Greening Your Office

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In celebration of Earth Day, see what you can do to "green" your office, here.

Hottest Job of the Year?

What did  Careercast.com rate as the hottest job of the year? Read the article, here.

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Texting and Talking. Is It Rude?

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Is technology causing us to lose our manners?  Is is acceptable to break out a text while you are having in having an in person conversation with a co-worker?  Or we using proper etiquette or should we feel guilty for not giving that person our full attention

David Carr discusses the topic at the Herald-Tribune.  View the complete article, here.


What are your thoughts on texting while talking?

Public Speaking--Overcoming the Anxiety

Does a looming presentation have your palms sweating, just thinking about it?  It is not too late to make the prep and the speech go a little more smoothly.

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Laurie Tarkan outlines a plan to ease the stress. View the six tips, here.

Prioritizing at Work--What Should You Do First?

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Mondays are busy days and can set the tone for the entire week. But how do you conquer it all? The long to-do list that is growing by the minute.


This BNET article outlines some helpful tools for getting it done in a timely manner!


What is your advice for staying on track?

Weekend Wrap-Up April 16, 2011

Did you miss any of our articles this week?  Catch up  here:

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Monday-Career Advice From Tina Fey
Tuesday-The Office Candy Jar:  Sweet or Sabotage?
Wednesday-Eating at the Office-The New Trend?
Thursday-Volunteering.  Good for the Community and Your Resume?
Friday-What Are the Best Careers for 2011?

What Are the Best Careers of 2011?

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What professions made the list?


Read the full article, here.

Volunteering. Good For the Community and Your Resume?

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Can a volunteer gig turn into a permanent position?


Read the article in its entirety, here.

Eating at the Office. The New Trend?

Going out for lunch is a very common practice for a lot of nine-to-fivers. But the trend is changing. More and more employees, including executive are opting to eat in.  

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Read the Wall Street Journal article, here.


How many work days a week do you eat out versus pack your lunch?  If you telecommute, do you eat at home or dine out?


If you do dine in, what is the determining factor.  The savings?  Health reasons? Eating at your desk to get more work done? Dislike eating out?

The Office Candy Jar Sweet or Sabotoge?

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Having an office candy jar or bowl may make some employees and even clients happy, but for others is can derail their healthy lifestyle commitments.


Read the complete Wall Street Journal article, here.


What do you think?  Friend or foe?

Career Advice From Tina Fey

In her new book, Tina explores her take on the business world.

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See five of the business tips here, in an article by Nell Minow.

Work-Life Balance...Is That Possible?

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Can work-life balance actually help you perform better? Is is possible to find balance, or just wishful thinking?


Wall Street Journal Blogger, Rachel Emma Silverman explores the topic, here.

Telecommuting in Exchange for a Pay Cut?

Would you accept up to a 10% pay cut in order to work from home?  Trade in a long commute for a leisurely cup of coffee at home? Rush hour traffic for walking downstairs to get to work?

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What are the pros/cons of telecommuting.  In the end, is it worth it?


Read the full PC World article, here.

Tech Job Postings on the Rise

For the full CNN article, click here.

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Then head on over to our site, www.sunstonestaffing.com to view a full list of our technology based job openings!

Playing Games at Work....A Good Thing?

Professionalism is often emphasized in the workplace but what about playing games as part of the learning process.?Learn how companies are using what they call "gamification" to train and motivate their employees.


Click here, to read the article in its entirety.


What are your thoughts on games in the workplace.  Have you ever been employed with a companies that used games as a part of the creative or team building process? 

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Internet Privacy

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With so much of both our business and personal time spent online, new boundaries must be set in terms of security and privacy.

How much information should internet companies be able to utilize and how can they use your personal data?

Is a Do Not Track internet bill on the horizon? Click here, for the article.