This week's guest posts discuss the deadliest jobs in the country, body language mistakes and work-life apps for freelancers. * Being a truck driver is just one of the deadliest jobs in the U.S. Can you guess what the others are? [PayScale] * If you want your company to...
Each week, I contribute dozens of salary and business articles to a variety of Web properties. Here are some of my favorite posts from this week. * We have long known that men have out-earned women for decades, but did you know that there are actually some fields in which women...
Today's must-reads center on one of my favorite topics: work-life alignment. I've got something for freelancers, office workers and business owners. * Research shows that awarding employees with a shortened or work-free Friday over the summer gives them the motivation to work harder during the rest of...
In this unstable economic climate, employees are feeling the pressure more than ever to deliver at work. Accordingly, this week's must-reads will help you work towards a sensible work-life alignment despite the economy. * How to be a productive, contributing member of a team without losing your personal life...
This Confused.com infographic offers longevity tips for office workers, including everyday living strategies, ideal foods and beverages to consume, and even how to find the right relationships to lengthen your life. Some of my favorite tips? Meditate regularly, get up and walk around every hour, remain positive, own pets,...
Work email answered after employees' shifts can qualify for overtime pay, according to a law passed in Brazil last month. The legislation asserts that company emails are akin to direct orders; accordingly, employees should be compensated for following these orders. Brazil's new attitude towards after-hours email is...
