Work Relations
Amazon says it will improve warehouse conditions
SEATTLE -- Amazon.com Inc., addressing issues that have drawn heavy criticism of the company, told shareholders Thursday that it planned to improve warehouse conditions and drop its membership in a conservative public-policy organization.
Date: 05/25/2012 | Business
Don’t hand over Facebook password, even for a job
Let's say that you're in a job interview. You feel a strong connection with the company and appreciate the interviewer's casual style. You're at your best, answering tough questions with ease and looking forward to the job offer, which you fully expect to receive before walking out the door. But...
Date: 04/11/2012 | Business
Is a job worth Facebook privacy?
SEATTLE -- When Justin Bassett interviewed for a new job, he expected the usual questions about experience and references. So he was astonished when the interviewer asked for something else: his Facebook username and password.
Date: 03/21/2012 | Business
Investigation disputes claims of harassment by former assistant to ex-mayor of Edmonds
EDMONDS -- A report by an independent investigator found that most of a former mayor's executive assistant's claims of harassment and hostility in the workplace were unfounded.
Date: 01/14/2012 | Local News
Introverts and extroverts have different effects on your workplace
Have you ever thought about whether your employees or co-workers are introverts or extroverts and what that means for workplace productivity?
Date: 12/05/2011 | Business
Horrible bosses in a bad economy
Benbow, are you drunk?That isn't necessarily an unusual question, but it was a bit jarring at the time since it came from my boss before noon on a workday. And it was shouted across the newsroom in front of all of my colleagues.And I didn't think he was kidding.
Date: 07/11/2011 | Business
How to deal with emotions on the job
We are often told in various workplace situations to watch our emotions. But how's that possible when so much of our time is spent at work?
Date: 07/03/2011 | Business
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