Published by Penelope Trunk's Brazen Careerist - 01 Aug 2010

You don't need to be a basketball fan to know that LeBron James has been deciding if he should stay with his current team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, or move to another, more winning team. ESPN set aside an hour-long special episode for James to announce that he's going to the Miami Heat. James is extremely talented [...]

Published by WSJ.com Careers - 01 Aug 2010

When designer Sigrid Olsen found out her clothing line was being shut down by the brand's owner, Liz Claiborne Inc., she turned back to something she'd long loved: Art.

Published by Penelope Trunk's Brazen Careerist - 01 Aug 2010

When I first met the farmer, I knew he was not a normal farmer because normal farmers don’t email bloggers for a date. But also, he gave himself away because he quoted Garrison Keillor to me. Then, when I thought I could not put up with him dumping me anymore, and this time would be [...]

Published by CareerDiva - 01 Aug 2010

What is the definition of an ideal worker? “It’s someone who is always available when the employer needs them,” says Joan Williams, director of the Center for WorkLife Law at the University of California, Hasting College of Law. And unfortunately, she adds, someone with family responsibilities doesn’t quite fit the mold. The whole model of the [...]

Published by CareerDiva - 01 Aug 2010

We have to stop acting like having kids does not change people. When you wake up the morning after your child is born you are forever changed. Sorry folks, you can’t just go back to being old lunchbox Jane or Joe and head to the office or plant like nothing has happened. And Corporate America has [...]

Published by Online Job Search and Career Guide - 01 Aug 2010

We have decided to move the WorkBloom Blog back to WorkBloom.com.  Please click on the following link to be redirected: http://workbloom.com/blog/.

Published by WSJ.com Careers - 01 Aug 2010

Top U.S. business schools canceled the admissions-test scores of 84 applicants and students.

Published by CareerDiva - 01 Aug 2010

Today, the nation will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Americans With Disabilities Act, but will you care? Most of us don’t, including many of those with disabilities. According to a survey by the Kessler Foundation and the National Organization on Disability: A majority (61%) of people with disabilities say that the [...]

Published by CareerDiva - 01 Aug 2010

This morning I’m heading to Washington to cover the 20th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act. The event will be held at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which also rang in its 45th birthday this month. While the ADA has transformed our nation by opening up doors for many disabled individuals in the workplace, almost [...]

Published by CareerDiva - 01 Aug 2010

The job market is still tight, but there are some recent signs of life. Some companies are beginning to hire, and many of you are ready to pounce. You’ve been waiting for your first chance to get the hell out of where you are now; or you just want to land any job after [...]