Tag: CareerBuilder
Political Talk Heats Up The Workplace
Three in 10 employers and nearly 1 in 5 employees have argued with a co-worker over a particular candidate this election season. Which presidential candidate is the most frequent topic of these arguments?
Friday Funny: Wasting Time At Work
Whether they're searching for dates online, making macaroni art, or texting, a recent survey found two or more hours a day are lost in productivity because employees are distracted.
Workplace Disasters: A False Sense Of Security?
A new CareerBuilder survey reveals that 1 in 5 workers would not know how to protect themselves if an emergency in their office posed a physical threat.
Friday Funny: A Valentine’s Day Look At Office Romance
An office romance may seem unprofessional and risky, but as it turns out, many lead to long-term commitments: 37 percent of workers have dated a coworker, and 33 percent of those relationships have led to marriage.
Friday Funny: Late To Work? Blame It On The Napping Bear
Flaming hair, wayward cows, and napping bears are just a few of the bizarre excuses workers have used to explain why they couldn’t get to work on time, according to a new survey from CareerBuilder.
Friday Funny: Top 10 Strangest Things People Do In Job Interviews
Unless you’re trying out for a spot on American Idol, singing all your answers at a job interview probably isn’t the best idea. Nor is conducting your phone interview in the bathroom (and finishing with a flush). But job candidates have done these strange things, and more, according to a new survey from CareerBuilder.
Office Temperature A Source Of Workplace Conflict, Decreased Productivity
More than 70 percent of workers think sitting in an office that is too warm impacts their productivity, according to new CareerBuilder survey.
Veterans Day: Hiring Continues to Rise, But Veterans Still Feel Underemployed
The percentage of working veterans reporting underemployment or low-paying job increased to 31 percent from 23 percent last year, according to the CareerBuilder Veterans Day Job Forecast.
Friday Funny: Sick Day? Blame It On Grandma’s Ham.
From claiming their grandmother poisoned them, to saying they have to spend the day dumpster diving, employers share the most absurd excuses employees have given for calling in sick in a new CareerBuilder survey.
Friday Funny: Top 10 Ways People Act Like Children In The Workplace
Whining, pouting, and temper tantrums are no longer confined to elementary school playgrounds or reality TV show reunions: Such adolescent behavior is also prevalent in today's workplace, according to a new CareerBuilder survey..
Friday Funny: Creative or Creepy?
Creative or creepy? Job seekers have pulled some strange stunts to get attention from hiring managers. If you want to land the job, and not just attention, this list of do's and don'ts could help you meet your goal.
Friday Funny: Want A Promotion? Lose The Sweats And Have A Breath Mint
Provocative clothing, a disheveled appearance, and unprofessional haircut are just a few of the things that cause employers to think twice before promoting employees, according to a national survey by CareerBuilder.
Friday Funny: Common And Strange Productivity Killers
Expert offers tips for productive procrastination in light of new CareerBuilder Survey results.
Friday Funny: The Dadbod – The Lifestyle Fat Fad Is A Workplace Woe
According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, there is a strong correlation between on-the-job stress levels and overweight workers.
Friday Funny: Interview Questions – Illegal Or Just Odd?
Some interview questions seem inappropriate because they are. Others, however, seem inappropriate because they are unfamiliar.
Friday Funny: Most Bizarre Excuses For Being Late To Work
When asked about the most outrageous excuses employees have given for being late, employers say some very unconventional culprits are to blame.
Friday Funny: Love Is In The Air
Surprisingly, 30% of workplace romances end in marriage, although partners in the same career path (aside from medical professionals, teachers, and artists/designers) are not usually well matched.
Friday Funny: The Most Unusual Interview Mishaps And Biggest Body Language Mistakes
One in two employers know about a candidate within five minutes according to the latest CareerBuilder survey.
Friday Funny: Sick Again? Don’t Try These Excuses
One in four employers has caught an employee faking sick through social media, and one in five has fired an employee for calling in sick with a fake excuse.
Friday Funny: What Did YOU Get From The Office For The Holidays?
Find out some of the most unusual holiday gifts exchanged at the workplace.