Most Active Articles 2013-05-23T03:32:03.337-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:employment-contracts Leslie Stiver lstiver807 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4026743069109656864-838a062af373fed6b661d3cc534abdf3 2012-10-02T19:20:53.053-04:00

It'€™s easy to get caught up in what others think. (I fall into that trap myself.) And it'€™s often unclear when it happens. But what is clear: it'€™s not good for anyone. It'€™s hard to be authentic, especially with the Fraternity of Team Players running the show

It'€™s easy to get caught up in what others think. (I fall into that trap myself.) And it'€™s often unclear when it happens. But what is clear: it'€™s not good for anyone. It'€™s hard to be authentic, especially with the Fraternity of Team Players running the show http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/29/a-fraternity-of-team-players/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9699853749477291534-d8e59fb2544232351589b424bd37fbd6 2013-02-14T10:59:43.932-05:00

The cover letter is chiefly about helping employers overcome their fears and biases, easing some of the employee pressure

The cover letter is chiefly about helping employers overcome their fears and biases, easing some of the employee pressure http://www.thebeginner.eu/europe/all-in-employment-and-social/1053-throwing-down-the-gauntlet Ani Atanasova aatanasova087 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14789581106547218708-7a1f57802848db7a773e602300fcc1cf 2013-03-08T12:36:37.002-05:00

Gone are the days when temporary labor meant the image of the "Kelly Girl," administrative personnel who can to fill in for a few days. Today, the number of professionals being hired on a contingent basis is on the rise....

Gone are the days when temporary labor meant the image of the "Kelly Girl," administrative personnel who can to fill in for a few days. Today, the number of professionals being hired on a contingent basis is on the rise.... http://www.coachingtip.com/2013/03/a-new-labor-model.html John Agno jagno444 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13589259071128599903-3b054082c40f581346a34eb8c9124c01 2012-05-25T09:43:16.128-04:00

Skype interviews are common and have widened employment horizons. Are we prepared to make the most of them?

Skype interviews are common and have widened employment horizons. Are we prepared to make the most of them? http://www.thebeginner.eu/europe/all-in-employment-and-social/814-the-pitfalls-of-skype-interviews-and-how-to-avoid-them Ani Atanasova aatanasova087 5 4 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2999359619457189537-156e3c21a408d105df601c3c9d2e511f 2012-11-19T20:24:57.928-05:00

Hostess Brands filed for liquidation this week. Management blamed its workforce for the failure. That is straightforward scapegoating.

Hostess Brands filed for liquidation this week. Management blamed its workforce for the failure. That is straightforward scapegoating. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/11/19/hostess-twinkie-defense-is-a-failure/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2278134318208374620-245e26fde3020e02e5d6efb476644ea6 2011-11-27T06:57:49.483-05:00

http://www.jdnews.com/articles/king-97792-complicated-old.html Yogen Mistry ymistry043 14 13 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11601392093905961550-ab64c52731452ffcd554b48fa19d089f 2011-11-27T06:58:09.569-05:00

http://www.internationallawoffice.com/newsletters/detail.aspx?g=b8e70fc8-d369-4629-947a-04caad459a11 Yogen Mistry ymistry043 18 17 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3065616666630578082-bf681fd02c84d83c9bd7950b33269480 2012-01-19T17:51:57.463-05:00

Self-employment in a globalised world can be both a survival strategy and a successful way to self-fulfillment

Self-employment in a globalised world can be both a survival strategy and a successful way to self-fulfillment http://www.thebeginner.eu/europe/all-in-employment-and-social/701-employment-security Ani Atanasova aatanasova087 11 10 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5517013410438661666-9dd1ed3cb88b290d9e226f74e3023155 2011-11-27T06:57:26.114-05:00

£1BILLION-WORTH of incentives to get youngsters working has been welcomed in Gloucestershire.Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has pledged to create hundreds of thousands of work placements for...

£1BILLION-WORTH of incentives to get youngsters working has been welcomed in Gloucestershire.Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has pledged to create hundreds of thousands of work placements for... http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/Welcome-youth-employment-contract/story-13962291-detail/story.html Yogen Mistry ymistry043 6 5 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16637651662871700091-a852b52ccdcce518b4795b481ceca684 2011-08-03T16:02:44.586-04:00

In a tough market, internships arise as a convenient means to increase employability and develop career skills

In a tough market, internships arise as a convenient means to increase employability and develop career skills http://www.thebeginner.eu/europe/all-in-employment-and-social/560-to-intern-or-not-to-intern Ani Atanasova aatanasova087 11 9 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11781773331250416948-5052cead8c22f8caded552a89bbf72ba 2009-03-26T13:31:00.000-04:00

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Why can’t 20-somethings sell themselves?

Why can’t 20-somethings sell themselves? http://www.thebeginner.eu/curious/945-workforce-identity-crisis Ani Atanasova aatanasova087 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13330605683315173926-6762d55be92f14951da33f9307b41be8 2012-01-04T11:05:11.066-05:00

Are you a freelance writer? If so, read this: A freelance agreement between writer and publisher should be entered into on more than just a handshake.

Are you a freelance writer? If so, read this: A freelance agreement between writer and publisher should be entered into on more than just a handshake. http://www.noobpreneur.com/2012/01/04/what-do-i-do-when-my-publisher-will-not-pay-up/ Ivan Widjaya iwidjaya482 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9576435545567454681-f4e3ff209e531ca5a84181ca0275e761 2009-03-25T17:21:00.000-04:00

The Fair Work Act 2009 will commence on 1 July 2009. This article focuses briefly on the enhanced role for common law contracts provided for under

The Fair Work Act 2009 will commence on 1 July 2009. This article focuses briefly on the enhanced role for common law contracts provided for under http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=76880&rss=0 197 197 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:568019259230552323-af482f927e51c73a86027ebf67f0ddb8 2012-03-29T13:53:06.784-04:00

Working unpaid to gain a foothold is becoming increasingly normal in the UK, but should multinationals be benefiting from the country’s high unemployment rate?

Working unpaid to gain a foothold is becoming increasingly normal in the UK, but should multinationals be benefiting from the country’s high unemployment rate? http://thebeginner.eu/europe/all-in-employment-and-social/761-good-opportunity-or-slave-labour Ani Atanasova aatanasova087 13 12 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12662161899276579258-e8e6ac5183d1e20c472815427892640d 2011-08-12T21:32:19.124-04:00

If you have been billed as a contingent employee, you are really just a contractor and you hold a lot more of the game cards you than might image.

If you have been billed as a contingent employee, you are really just a contractor and you hold a lot more of the game cards you than might image. http://www.noobpreneur.com/2011/08/12/great-news-for-contingent-workers-making-contract-labor-work-in-your-favor/ Ivan Widjaya iwidjaya482 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1079209120043213982-8088bdf148b8ee35bb37c546ac8ccb1d 2011-05-13T15:58:06.280-04:00

With it contractors can quickly and easily articulate new projects and customers will be fully aware of what they're purchasing.

With it contractors can quickly and easily articulate new projects and customers will be fully aware of what they're purchasing. http://slapstart.com/2011/05/ofyrox/ Steve Gibson sgibson542 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5320780858296026696-4a19db7e6496acfe85deaaefd8dde524 2011-04-26T12:52:21.583-04:00

New research from the Gallup organization shows that “American workers who are emotionally disconnected from their work and workplace are as likely as the unemployed — but far less likely than those who are engaged in their jobs — to report they are in excellent health."

New research from the Gallup organization shows that “American workers who are emotionally disconnected from their work and workplace are as likely as the unemployed — but far less likely than those who are engaged in their jobs — to report they are in excellent health." http://bit.ly/gwXvg9 Andrew Eggerding aeggerding147 1 0 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13110286889468994582-f2bdafbe2935fd54a2b210b7ca5083aa 2010-06-18T14:37:18.376-04:00

Some say it means “long-term,” others that it refers to top-level planning. Those of us interested in harmony agree with both. What does “strategic” talent acquisition mean to you? At Cargill, it means a combination of planning, execution, evaluation and metrics. North American Talent Recruiting Leader, Kristen Weirick, will lead a session at the Strategic Talent Acquisition Conference on June 29th in San Francisco that gets right to the heart of the matter.

Some say it means “long-term,” others that it refers to top-level planning. Those of us interested in harmony agree with both. What does “strategic” talent acquisition mean to you? At Cargill, it means a combination of planning, execution, evaluation and metrics. North American Talent Recruiting Leader, Kristen Weirick, will lead a session at the Strategic Talent Acquisition Conference on June 29th in San Francisco that gets right to the heart of the matter. http://bit.ly/b7plNo Hillary Roberts hroberts114 20 19 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9448268030258065317-ae2024d0268907fddbc5caaab8ce2db9 2011-06-27T02:15:05.867-04:00

With BeKnown, users can identify and connect with friends and professional contacts from multiple sources and grow their professional network, enhance their online professional identity and discover career opportunities. How to use it?

With BeKnown, users can identify and connect with friends and professional contacts from multiple sources and grow their professional network, enhance their online professional identity and discover career opportunities. How to use it? http://www.ramanmedianetwork.com/monster-networking-app-beknown-on-facebook/ Rakesh Raman rraman103 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8952314166699334484-779a09efdfc42217f632ac57b2f07e24 2009-04-06T17:50:00.000-04:00

No wonder that company expects to be $85 million in the hole for this year.

No wonder that company expects to be $85 million in the hole for this year. http://rauterkus.blogspot.com/2009/04/boston-globe-has-450-employees-with.html 15 15 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9592576923282542551-9c835b741e18b9b628f456ee4b3724a9 2010-02-02T03:58:00.000-05:00

joined the firm just last year have moved on yet again. A number of others are waiting for employment contracts to be signed in coming days to officially resign from their jobs, said one former Pali employee. Ticonderoga Securities, a start-up

joined the firm just last year have moved on yet again. A number of others are waiting for employment contracts to be signed in coming days to officially resign from their jobs, said one former Pali employee. Ticonderoga Securities, a start-up http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r2518084195&f=9791 40 40 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2506506540768569612-f845a71bbc997c9ac25cfb5bbb1a6866 2011-04-22T11:52:35.202-04:00

http://hongkongbusiness.hk/hr-education/news/68-hong-kong-employers-expect-their-staff-be-available-while-annual-leave Shay Stewart sstewart840 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8128421151458050550-8b599682973ad4e7c1847de775e4994d 2010-12-03T10:22:33.820-05:00

What's the Difference and Why Should Businesses Care?

What's the Difference and Why Should Businesses Care? http://www.customermanagementiq.com/article.cfm?externalID=3571&shownewswindow=1&mac=CMIQ_BusinessExchange_SMO_2010&SID=BusinessExchange&utm_campaign=BusinessExchange&utm_medium=SMO&utm_source=customermanagementiq.com&utm_content=Dec3news Amy Terenzi blandau141 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2801668319612189971-f9a5efbd7f35b7207f12c3de49a18fe5 2011-03-01T18:12:42.896-05:00

The Human Capital Institute and Beeline need your insight in their Contract Talent Survey, “What Influences Contract Talent Usage?” This brief survey examines the growth and increased importance of contract talent with the goal of providing sound and strategic thought leadership to increase the competitiveness and overall strength of an organization's workforce.

The Human Capital Institute and Beeline need your insight in their Contract Talent Survey, “What Influences Contract Talent Usage?” This brief survey examines the growth and increased importance of contract talent with the goal of providing sound and strategic thought leadership to increase the competitiveness and overall strength of an organization's workforce. http://bit.ly/gx5j3R Hillary Roberts hroberts114 1 1 0 0