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Friday, September 3rd, 2010
100 Best Companies To Work For
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
Rank Company Job growth U.S. employees
1 SAS 2% 5,487
2 Edward Jones 8% 37,079
3 Wegmans Food Markets 0% 36,770
4 Google N.A.% N.A.
5 Nugget Market -16% 1,342
6 DreamWorks Animation SKG 13% 1,825
7 NetApp 0% 5,033
8 Boston Consulting Group 3% 1,737
9 Qualcomm 3% 12,255
10 Camden Property Trust -6% 1,743
11 Robert W. Baird & Co. 6% 2,286
12 Bingham McCutchen -7% 1,859
13 W. L. Gore & Associates 5% 5,764
14 Recreational Equipment -6% 8,640
15 Zappos.com -21% 1,300
16 Cisco 0% 37,276
17 Methodist Hospital System 6% 11,145
18 Whole Foods Market -9% 47,478
19 Genentech 2% 11,146
20 Devon Energy 4% 3,912
21 NuStar Energy 4% 1,375
22 Johnson Financial Group 1% 1,316
23 Umpqua Bank 8% 1,836
24 Goldman Sachs Group -13% 12,243
25 Novo Nordisk 10% 3,360
26 CHG Healthcare Services -12% 1,142
27 Scottrade 22% 2,409
28 JM Family Enterprises -18% 3,772
29 Quicken Loans 0% 2,893
30 Alston & Bird 7% 1,842
31 PCL Construction Enterprises -10% 3,970
32 Baptist Health South Florida 11% 11,729
33 Shared Technologies -21% 1,243
34 Chesapeake Energy 20% 7,720
35 American Fidelity Assurance Co. -1% 1,502
36 Container Store -9% 3,233
37 Aflac -3% 4,353
38 Scooter Store 51% 2,173
39 TDIndustries 7% 1,588
40 Scripps Health 15% 11,444
41 QuikTrip 5% 10,311
42 Adobe Systems -4% 4,065
43 Salesforce.com 21% 2,361
44 Ernst & Young -4% 24,815
45 USAA -1% 21,999
46 OhioHealth 3% 12,128
47 J. M. Smucker 44% 4,521
48 FactSet Research Systems 9% 1,322
49 Mercedes-Benz USA 0% 1,612
50 King’s Daughters Medical Center 7% 3,263
51 Microsoft 2% 54,923
52 Booz Allen Hamilton 13% 21,303
53 Nordstrom -8% 45,853
54 Paychex 2% 12,456
55 Mayo Clinic 0% 41,839
56 CarMax -16% 13,030
57 DPR Construction -2% 1,142
58 Four Seasons Hotels -9% 12,345
59 Monsanto 5% 10,772
60 Indiana Regional Medical Center 3% 1,200
61 Brocade Communications Systems 39% 2,873
62 Kimley-Horn -19% 1,808
63 Southern Ohio Medical Center 8% 2,286
64 Stew Leonard’s -6% 2,037
65 Arnold & Porter 1% 1,295
66 Plante & Moran 1% 1,547
67 EOG Resources -4% 1,725
68 Men’s Wearhouse -9% 14,764
69 MITRE 2% 6,572
70 Deloitte 1% 39,065
71 PricewaterhouseCoopers 1% 29,387
72 McCormick and Company 2% 2,799
73 American Express -10% 27,265
74 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta 13% 6,536
75 Perkins Coie -3% 1,680
76 Balfour Beatty Construction -12% 1,514
77 Baker Donelson -1% 1,127
78 Mattel -9% 5,293
79 Meridian Health 12% 7,099
80 Build-A-Bear Workshop -14% 4,588
81 Atlantic Health 2% 7,114
82 Marriott International -10% 110,091
83 S. C. Johnson & Son 0% 3,343
84 Accenture -7% 30,000
85 Arkansas Children’s Hospital 8% 3,733
86 Publix Super Markets 2% 139,578
87 National Instruments 2% 2,568
88 KPMG -7% 20,972
89 Bright Horizons 0% 14,497
90 General Mills -2% 16,681
91 FedEx -4% 218,770
92 Gilbane -11% 1,934
93 Starbucks Coffee -27% 116,357
94 Intuit -7% 6,710
95 Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe -8% 1,481
96 LifeBridge Health 5% 6,350
97 Herman Miller -8% 5,186
98 Intel 0% 43,905
99 Winchester Hospital 4% 2,027
100 Colgate-Palmolive 2% 5,366
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How to Dress Modestly for In-Person Meetings
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Unlike telephone conversations and email correspondence, in-person meetings add an extra dynamic to the mix. No one can see what you’re wearing or tell what you look like by the sound of your voice or by reading your email message. When you meet someone in person, it’s your only chance to make a completely professional first impression. That’s why dressing in modest clothing is an absolute must for in-person meetings. The following guidelines can help you to dress appropriately for meeting face to face:
- Below the Knees – The general rule of thumb for work skirts is to keep the hem line below the knees. This ensures that when you sit, bend, squat and walk, you won’t show too much skin. Contrary to Hollywood’s depiction of appropriate office wear, skin is not ‘in’ at the workplace. Keep yourself out of any HR scandals by following the ‘below the knees’ rule.
- Low Cut Shouldn’t Make the Cut – Low cut shirts belong at the bars and in the clubs. Meeting others face to face for the first time should be done in modest clothing that encourages others to look you in the eye. If their eye is wandering, it might be a sign that your shirt is cut too low. Some cute tops can be adjusted in order to be deemed appropriate by wearing an undershirt or a jacket.
- When it Comes to Bling, Less is More – Jewelry can speak volumes if worn in excess. A minimalistic approach when it comes to trinkets will go a long way. Wearing several bracelets that make loud clanging noises is distracting and unprofessional. Large hoop earrings and over-sized necklaces have a way of overshadowing your abilities and highlighting your shopping habit, too. Indeed, keep it simple and remember that with jewelry, less is more.
- Don’t Overdo the Makeup – Shimmering eye glitter and flashy lip gloss communicate anything but a professional attitude. The type of message that this look sends is best reserved for street corners and last calls. As a general rule, makeup is meant to enhance your natural beauty, not hide it completely. Neutral colors will improve your look while not detracting from your overall message of professionalism and appropriate behavior.
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Hard Hat Work Song
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010| Be sure to look for us on your favorite networks: |
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Out of Work? Maybe It’s Time to Go Back to School
Monday, August 30th, 2010According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of August 6, 2010, the national unemployment rate in the United States stood at 9.5 percent. Today’s job market is tough, especially for people without a college education or specialized skills. Indeed, even those with degrees and/or years of experience may find themselves paced out of jobs due to industry changes and technology.
If you’re searching for work, you may want to consider training for a new field, preferably one that is growing. Areas like as health care –particularly pharmacy—are expanding despite recent economic changes, and employees in these fields are in demand.
For example, the BLS notes the employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to increase by 31 percent by the year 2018 – much faster than the average career growth rate. As with other types of health care, the pharmacy technician field is growing due in part to the increasing average age of the American population as well as continued advancements in the pharmaceutical industry. Pharmacy technicians may work in traditional store-front pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes or assisted-living facilities. The BLS reports most states require pharmacy technicians to be registered with the state’s Board of Pharmacy, and may require certification.
If you are interested in pursuing a new career as a pharmacy technician or in another field, additional education may be your next step. Many community colleges, vocational schools and reputable online universities allow you to return to school full or part-time to earn a certification or work toward your degree. States may have programs and funds for dislocated workers to help with education and training, and the U.S. Department of Education offers a variety of grants and loans for college students at any age and income level.
Polly Math has extensive experience in corporate publications, copywriting, training and advertising. She writes for http://www.pharmacytechniciancertification.com/ and Demand Studios.
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