Sections Automotive Business/Careers Community Cares Education Family Living Fashion/Beauty/Fitness Food / Recipes Health Improvement Ideas Kitchen/Bed/Bath Home Improvement Lawn and Garden Money Tech Travel Search The Site Enter your search terms Web AHomeApart Submit search form Seasonal Content Celebrate the Season Halloween New Years Winter Living Holiday Season SiteMap		Need a Sign Made? Here's How to Make Sure Yours Will Stand Out The purpose of any sign is to capture attention and communicate an advertisement or informational message. To meet the ever increasing challenge of getting people to visit your store, buy your products or attend your event, traditional signs have become more like works of art, and business owners and every-day consumers are taking advantage of new and exciting signage. Acing the Situational Interview The phone rings. It's a recruiter calling to let you know that all that hard work on your resume paid off and they're inviting you to come in for an interview. You're psyched up, until you hear about this new situational interviewing taking place -- now, you're psyched out. Here's everything you need to know so you score a great situational interview. Fast Food Business Seeks Employees Who Seek Careers, not 'McJobs' Fast-food companies have known for decades that it isn't hard to find good workers. It's hard to keep good workers from leaving. The national employee turnover rate in the quick service restaurant industry rose to 130 percent last year, according to the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Industry Operations Report. The New Office Environment Encourages Collaboration Although people still spend approximately two-thirds of their day working individually, more so now than ever, businesses are relying on teamwork and creative collaboration to generate success. As this collaborative approach to business continues to grow, the landscape of the typical office is evolving to reflect this change. The Office Chronicles: Design Strategies for Today's Concrete Jungle It's likely conversations in the office can be heard throughout the entire workspace, whether everyone wants to hear them or not. It's the challenge that comes with the modern open-office design. What can be done to create a better working environment? Financial Planning: Your Greatest Asset is Your Ability to Earn an Income The first week of this month is Financial Planning Week, and, with the number of American workers who suffer income-limiting disabilities on the rise, "disability" financial planning and preparation have never been more important for America's workforce. The Ultimate Destination for Business Travelers Savvy hotel operators know that providing their guests with all the comforts and conveniences of home, coupled with some of the latest and greatest technological amenities, is necessary to remain competitive. Here's what business travelers will find at one of the nation's most innovative hotels. Feeling Underappreciated at Work? Demand Some Recognition! People have a basic human need to feel appreciated, and employee recognition programs help meet that need. Recognition should not only come from managers to employees, but also be distributed among peers so that everyone within the company feels that they are contributing to the greater whole. Helping Teen Girls Tap a Future in Science and Technology The growth of science and technology careers is that rarest of trends -- one we can see happening even as we live through it. By all accounts, demand for professionals with science, math, engineering and technology skills will continue to grow across a broad spectrum of industries. Need a Financial Boost? Consider Seasonal Work Seasonal work is one of the most beneficial ways to pursue temporary employment. According to an American Staffing Association survey, 69 percent of respondents said that additional income was an important factor in employees' decision to pursue temporary or contract work. Financial Advising Careers Offer Women Flexibility, Fulfillment and Opportunity When you think of women in the workplace, some typical career areas come to mind - health care, education and information technology. Missing from that list is a career many women haven't considered but one that is well-suited to them: financial advising. The Ultimate Chair: Match Your Body Size and Your Décor When it's time to redecorate, parting ways with that comfy old chair can be difficult. Accommodating your taste for modern urban style often becomes the struggle between what's comfortable and what's vogue. Main Street Vies with Wall Street for Investor Affection Despite the dire dips and drama of Wall Street in recent months, news from the private sector is surprisingly good. Smart investors are finding plenty of opportunity and profit in the nearly 24 million private companies that impact the everyday lives of most Americans through employment and products. Helpful Tips for a Confident New You from Queen Latifah Undoubtedly, being confident affects every aspect of a person's life. While women have made many strides in nearly every profession, sport and industry in recent decades, even the most accomplished women can lack self-confidence in certain areas. According to a national YWCA online survey, women cite not feeling attractive or good about their appearance as their top confidence shaker (62 percent), followed by not excelling in their career/not doing a good job (46 percent) and not feeling accepted/feeling like an outcast (40 percent). New Orleans is Well on the Road to Recovery When you stroll the streets of New Orleans, there are people coming and going, street musicians belting out tunes and horns blaring. Not to mention the wonderful smells of creole cooking and sweet sounds of hammers pounding. The city has come a long way since Aug. 29, 2005, when Hurricane Katrina hit. Professionals Prepared to Give Up Leisure Time and Social Activities to Increase Workplace Productivity The trend towards longer hours and diminished personal time is not new, but reinforces the need for professionals to be mindful of tools and techniques that can enable them to be effective at work and still enjoy balance. Here are some tips on getting organized. Job Market 101: Career Trends Every Student Should Know About With the school year in full swing, college students everywhere are cracking the books. But regardless of whether you are choosing a major or about to graduate, it's important to know what to expect once you are out. Need a Raise? Tips for Asking the Boss Think you deserve a raise at work? Here are some tips on how to approach your boss on the subject. Is Your Child's School District Attracting the Top Substitute Teachers? The school year is in full swing, and a lot of work is going on behind the scenes. One of the most important details administrators deal with is making sure they have an appropriate sized pool of qualified and prepared substitute teachers in place throughout the year. More Demand, Fewer Grads Mean Tech Careers Continue to Boom The era of the Internet start-up boom may be over, but demand for technology professionals continues to rise. Broader use of cheaper, more easily available technology by a variety of industries, and a dearth of technology professionals mean technology will continue to be a hot career choice. When Google and Yahoo Can't Help You Find What You Need If you run a small business today, you know the critical need for information. Like no other time in history, accurate, timely and credible information is the key to making sound business decisions and ultimately achieving business success. Look to independent resources with proven credibility, like the non-profit James J. Hill Reference Library, a trusted source of practical business information. Veterinarians: Taking Science to the Next Level So you think veterinarians are just those friendly folks who treat pets? Welcome to the 21st century and an amazing world of veterinarians who may specialize in animal health but are equally concerned about the health of the human race.