http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:16:38 -0700 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:19:47 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Coca-Cola-employees-live-a-balanced-life?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner Sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company and inspired by the fight against cancer, 4 Coke employees ran the ING New York City Marathon on November 1, 2009. Among them was Atlanta resident Bill O’Brien, SVP on Premise, Coca-Cola North America. Bill... News Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:19:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Coca-Cola-employees-live-a-balanced-life?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Secure-your-job?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner Gone are the days when loyalty and job security were considered synonymous. Up until the baby boomers generation, employed dedicated 20-30 years of their professional lives to the same company an were taken care of during their retirement years. &... Jobs Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:51:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Secure-your-job?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Cutting-costs-the-right-way?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner According to a recent McKinsey Quarterly survey, 79 percent of all companies have cut costs in response to the global economic crisis—but only 53 percent of executives think that doing so has helped their companies weather it. Yet everywhere... Current Issues Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:13:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Cutting-costs-the-right-way?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Before-you-hit-Send?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner Chances are you were raised to receive at least some etiquette training in kindergarten or through your family and friends. For beginners, you got to know when and how to deliver greetings, say “Thank You”, be polite and use appropriat... Basic Skills Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:07:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Before-you-hit-Send?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Atlantas-Gas-South-receives-workplace-award?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner   Gas South, which services Rome and other Northwest Georgia communities, received an Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility on Wednesday, according to a press release from the company. The Atlanta-based natu... News Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:13:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Atlantas-Gas-South-receives-workplace-award?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Simple-ways-to-stay-fit-at-work-during-the-holidays?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner  Source: DRFitness.comHow many of you have tried various diets, meal substitutes, fasting, dietary supplements…and in the end found out there is only 1 golden rule to being fit-Eat Healthy & Exercise! Well, that is the same old advice... Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:04:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Simple-ways-to-stay-fit-at-work-during-the-holidays?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Good-news-for-workers-with-disabilities?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) joined President Obama today in underscoring the administration's commitment to serving every American worker, including the 54... Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:05:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Good-news-for-workers-with-disabilities?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Got-Iphone-Get-job?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner  As jobs remain top of mind in many homes, the need to access and capitalize on career opportunities has never seemed greater.Understanding this priority, AT&T today launched AT&T Jobs for iPhone customers – a free app listed in th... Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:37:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Got-Iphone-Get-job?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m9d15-First-steps-in-career-transitioning?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner  Statistics show that unemployment is not getting any worse, but it seems like we have reached rock bottom, at least when looking at our recent history. Having recently been impacted by the economy, I first handedly experienced what it takes to ... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:14:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m9d15-First-steps-in-career-transitioning?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Gender-gaps-at-home-and-work?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner  It would be no surprise to know that gender differences exist in the workplace, as well as at home. To explore decision-making in the typical American home, a Pew Research Center survey asked men and women living in couples which one generally ... Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:26:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Gender-gaps-at-home-and-work?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Being-green-in-the-office?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner Photo from Google Images Going Green doesn’t have to be revolutionary. As more and more organizations are trying to reduce their carbon footprints and taking advantage of tax incentives, we as employees should also be able to make our cont... Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:21:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Being-green-in-the-office?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Are-you-a-necessity-entrepreneur?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner Courtesy Podbean.comIt is no surprise that a number of people right now are looking to start their own businesses. As unemployment is skyrocketing at 10%, while more and more companies are still cutting costs through layoffs, furloughs, etc., people ... Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:00:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Are-you-a-necessity-entrepreneur?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d29-Where-are-the-entrepreneurs?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner According to the Kauffman index of entrepreual activity by state, In 2008, an average of0.32 percent of the adult population, or 320 out of 100,000 adults, createda new business each month. Entrepreneurial activity rates follow strong geographical pa... Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:42:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d29-Where-are-the-entrepreneurs?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Which-are-the-best-companies-to-work-for-in-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner Back in February, Fortune’s released its annual ranking of 100 Best companies to work for. Amongst them, 9 Georgia companies came out on top.These were:Aflac - located in Columbus, GA employs over 4,000 people. It is the provider of the largest... Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:56:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Which-are-the-best-companies-to-work-for-in-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Which-companies-have-their-headquarters-in-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner Midtown AtlantaAtlanta ranks 4th amongst the cities with the most Fortune 500 headquarters, after New York, Houston and Dallas. Atlanta is headquarters for 11 Fortune 500 and 13 Fortune 1000 companies.Some of the FORTUNE 500 who call A... Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:42:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Which-companies-have-their-headquarters-in-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Largest-employers-in-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner The top largest companies employ only about 3% of the metro Atlanta's population. Below is a list of the 10 largest employers in metro Atlanta, according to CityData.Largest employers     Number of employees Delta Airlin... Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:42:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Largest-employers-in-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Who-has-chosen-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner According to the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, these companies have recently chosen a Metro Atlanta location for their new facilities or as the place they relocated existing operations.  2009:First Data Corporation - Division HQ&n... Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:41:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Who-has-chosen-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Survey-on-life-after-layoffs?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner A survey that was recently conducted in the US and UK gives some insightful results on how the economic recession is impacting people that are still employed. Employees are not only fearful of the possibility of losing their own jobs, they are also t... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:04:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Survey-on-life-after-layoffs?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Are-you-building-rapport-and-credibility-at-work?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner From the book, Business Etikette in DeutschlandRegardless of the industry or corporation; our role, rank or seniority; we all need to build some level of rapport and credibility at work. Especially now that more and more organizations are becomi... Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:35:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Are-you-building-rapport-and-credibility-at-work?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Happiness-at-the-workplace?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner  It seems like there is bad news coming from every direction you look at- From young celebrity deaths, parking lot collapses, political scandals, never ending wars, corporate failures, economic recession, hiring freezes to the day to day problem... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:39:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15273-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Happiness-at-the-workplace?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Workplace-Examiner