Ten Reasons Gen Xers are Unhappy at Work (BusinessWeek.com) - 05.23.2008

 

Corporations really need folks in their 30s to early 40s, but there is a tentative relationship at best between that cohort and Corporate America. Here is the link to the article.

 

In Interviews, Honesty Is the Best Policy (BusinessWeek.com) - 05.21.2008

 

Job hunting is a cutthroat business, especially these days when work is scarce. But it still pays to stick to your ethical principles. Here is the link to the article.

 

Smooth the Way When Joining a New Company (WSJ.com) - 05.19.2008

 

Moving on to a new firm? Get off to a good start by preparing ahead for your first few months on the job. Here is the link to the article.

 

Five Basics for Building a Solid Financial Future (NYTimes.com) - 05.17.2008

 

The stark truth about managing our money these days is that we are mostly on our own. The article provides 5 basic guidelines for making just about any financial decisions. Here is the link to the article.

 

31 Days to Fix your Finances (TheSimpleDollar.com) - 05.15.2008

 

This article, from another blog, is very cool and useful. You can thank me later for finding it for you! :-) It talks about - Yes, you guessed it right - how to control/fix your personal finances. Here is the link to the article.

 

Meet This Year's Tech Pioneers (BusinessWeek.com) - 05.13.2008

 

The World Economic Forum has bestowed the coveted honor on 39 companies, which could become the Googles, a previous winner, of tomorrow. Here is the link to the article.

 

Where does Google go next? (CNNMoney.com) - 05.12.2008

 

Yes, it's making gobs of money. Yes, it's full of smart people. Yes, it's a wonderful place to work. So why are so many people leaving?. Here is the link to the article.

 

Six ways to Prepare for a Layoff (CNN.com) - 05.05.2008

 

With the current economic conditions forcing companies to cut down their G&A costs, layoffs are becoming the order of the day. Here is how you can take a layoff as an opportunity for change and position yourself for something potentially bigger/better. Here is the link to the article.

 

U.S. losing global fight for talent (TheStar.com) - 05.02.2008

 

Immigration phobia is slamming the door on high-skilled workers including a U of T grad. Here is the link to the article.

 

Coaching the T-Ball Generation (MaryCrane.com) - 05.01.2008

 

Mary Crane is a nationally recognized speaker and trainer. She writes and presents on the dynamics of today's workplace with a special emphasis on recruiting, training, and retaining the newest population entering the workforce. Commonly known as millenials, this group has been dubbed the T-Ball Generation by Mary. Her article discusses how managers can bring out the best in these young professionals. Here is the link to the article. Enjoy!