Great Moments in Business
Filene’s: Edward Albert Filene, born September 3, 1860, was an American merchant and philanthropist. He made the family store into a retail powerhouse,…
Month: September 2016
What to do if you are laid off
That moment when the boss says you are laid off actually can be good for you if you handle it right. First, take a breath immediately and get control,…
Manners at Work Day, Sept. 2 — 4 workplace manners that matter
Although society is increasingly casual, formal standards of behavior enable people to work happily together. In short, manners count. Here’s how: 1…
What employees think
The Staples Advantage Workplace Index, a survey of office worker satisfaction, found the following five dominant perspectives in the workplace: 1…