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Even HR agrees that the day after the Super Bowl should be a holiday

by Jana Kasperkevic
Jan 30, 2018
About 27 percent of employees have skipped work after the Super Bowl.
Super Bowl can take a lot out of the person.
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How new direct selling companies like LuLaRoe are benefiting from social media

by Jana Kasperkevic
Jan 8, 2018
Facebook groups and Facebook live videos are the new Tupperware parties when it comes to LuLaRoe, which is growing fast despite some criticism and lawsuits.
Brenda Reider shows off her favorite LuLaRoe products. 
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Facebook has been ranked the best place to work for the third time, according to Glassdoor reviews

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Dec 7, 2017
Despite the criticism Facebook has faced over the past year, its employees love working there.
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A tale of two Thanksgivings: one spent at work, one spent with family

by Jana Kasperkevic
Nov 23, 2017
With Black Friday sales starting at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving, some retail workers lose out on time with their families.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are a few of the biggest shopping days of the year.
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Who’s the boss? Majority of Americans (finally) don’t care if their boss is a man or a woman

by Jana Kasperkevic
Nov 17, 2017
Women are less likely to prefer male bosses than before.
(L to R) Jeff Bezos, chief executive officer of Amazon, Larry Page, chief executive officer of Alphabet Inc. (parent company of Google), Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook, Vice President Mike Pence listen as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting of technology executives at Trump Tower on December 2016 in New York City.
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Ask a Manager: The do's and don'ts of work relationships

by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Oct 17, 2017
Alison Green answers your questions about love and friendship at work.
We spend alot of time a work. What's the best way to navigate relationships in the workplace?
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Homesickness and regulations: working on a cruise ship isn’t all smooth sailing

by Jana Kasperkevic
Oct 4, 2017
Want to swap your cubicle for a cruise ship? Here is what you need to know.
 Fishermen tie up their wooden boat next to a cruise liner in St John's, Antigua.
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Ask A Manager: What should you do if you're overqualified?

by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Sep 22, 2017
Alison Green answers your questions on being overqualified and credit checks.
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What's the best way to look for a job?

by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Sep 13, 2017
Tip: Typos on your resume won't help.
Job seekers wait in line to meet with a recruiter.
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One in five U.S. workers are exposed to a hostile work environment

by Jana Kasperkevic
Aug 17, 2017
Workers who frequently interact with customers were more likely to experience abuse or harassment.
Workers have been exposed to verbal abuse, unwanted sexual attention, threats, or humiliating behavior. 
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