Coming out of the recession

In a poll conducted by Right Management at the end of 2009, 60% of workers intend to leave their jobs when the market got better. Good news for the market the Wall Street Journal wrote "In February, the number of employees voluntarily quitting surpassed the number being fired or discharged for the first time since October 2008, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics."
There are several factors such as there is a natural turnover of employees who are trying to advance their careers which was not happening during the recession because jobs were so scarce.
Another factor that is making it hard to retain employees is the effects of the heavy cost-cutting and downsizing on workers' morale. The employees left behind are feeling disengaged, which is going to lead to a lot of churn as we come out of the recession..

Creativity the new competency

CEO's agree that going forward over one-fifth of all revenues will have to come from new sources, they are recognizing the requirement to break with existing assumptions, methods, and best practices. So what are they looking for in new leadership? CEOs identified "creativity" as the most important leadership competency for the successful enterprise of the future. Not operational effectiveness, influence, or dedication. Creative leaders fight the institutional urge to wait for completeness, clarity, and stability before making decisions. They are breaking with traditional strategy-planning cycles in favor of continuous, rapid-fire shifts and adjustments to their business models.
Are you creative?

Sedentary yet stressful work environments.

The human body is meant to move, and staying in one position for too long can make joints feel tight. Sitting at a desk all day can be stressful and cause: back pain, eyestrain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and sleep problems to name a few.
Avoid the common aliments/health risks of a sedentary yet stressful work environment.
Take a go at getting regular exercise including abdominal strengthening activities to relieve some of the pressure on your lower back. There are many you can do just sitting at your desk. Also sitting on a large wallet can put pressure on the sciatic nerve and that is not good for your lower back.
Eyestrain can cause headaches, neck aches and sore eyes etc. Try increasing your font size so you don't have to squint.
Try stretching and other exercises which may help release tension in the wrist to avoid CTS.

My biggest peeve is turning desks into bacteria cafeterias. Eating at your desk and never clean them. Keep antibacterial wipes close by to wipe down your work surface daily. Trust me it helps... After your desk; the phone is the dirtiest, the desktop is next, and the mouse and the computer follow.
Stay healthy, wealthy and wise!

The big bucks

Do you dream of earning the big bucks without having to deal with the extreme stress that goes with top-paying jobs? A high-salary, low-stress job sounds too good to be true but there are plenty of rewarding, angst-less jobs out there that come with generous salaries.
Some of the highest-stress jobs pay surprisingly low salaries. Police officers and firefighters quite possibly have the most nerve-racking jobs in the world, yet most of them earn less than $45,000 a year. What about our nation's finest in combat who face death on a daily basis? They typically earn less than $30,000 a year.

In other words, high stress does not always equal a hefty salary, or vice versa. Fortunately, there are plenty of laid-back career choices that pay quite generously.

Cast a wide net

Many times the reason you don't get a job is beyond your control, and, in fact, has nothing to do with you, but not always. A few common reason you may not be considered are showing up for the interview late; answering your phone during the interview; resumes with typos; silly-E-mail address; failing to research the employer; bad-mouthing your last employer or boss; neglecting to follow up. We all know these are bad so how do I get on the short list and land that job?

Rehearse answers to the most common questions. You don't want to sound canned. You want to be yourself. Practice Great answers to those questions until you can speak with conviction and confidence. Answers that are short, vivid, around three-sentences brimming with examples and facts are easy to interpret and will help land that job.
Cast a wide net; many companies take around 6 weeks to go through the hiring process. Keep networking, applying to positions, interviewing, and researching until you have a firm job offer in hand. Don't let a super interview with your dream employer hold you back from continuing your search.
Be reasonable and understand your wants and needs. Which are must haves? Which are negotiable?

11-hour days are bad for the heart

LONDON (Reuters) - People working 10 or 11 hours a day are more likely to suffer serious heart problems, including heart attacks, than those clocking off after seven hours, researchers said on Tuesday
The finding, from an 11-year study of 6,000 British civil servants, does not provide definitive proof that long hours cause coronary heart disease but it does show a clear link, which experts said may be due to stress.

In all, there were 369 cases of death due to heart disease, non-fatal heart attacks and angina among the London-based study group -- and the risk of having an adverse event was 60 percent higher for those who worked three to four hours overtime.

Working an extra one to two hours beyond a normal seven-hour day was not associated with increased risk.

More fundamentally, long hours may be associated with work-related stress, which interferes with metabolic processes, as well as "sickness presenteeism," whereby employees continue working when they are ill.

Happiness at work

The moment you say something is a bad thing, you experience it that way. People who derive the good from work are committed to their organization and are the people who are more immune to dissatisfaction. Be Happy accept situations as they are.
Happy at work yes its possible- if you have a high level of confidence, commitment, conviction, contribution and a good culture fit, paired with feelings of recognition, pride and trust in the company, you can achieve happiness at work.
How try thinking about the tasks and relationships at work that you really enjoy, and figure out how to maximize them. get control by the simple act of writing out a to-do list and working on tasks and completing them will give you a sense of control and composure. Status and longer hours may contribute to some happiness, while active learning and shorter hours makes me happy...
What makes you happy at work?