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  • June 2008

    • It's Not My Fault! I Was Only Late Because...

      CNN  |  Jun 11, 08 2:32 PM CDT

      It's Not My Fault! I Was Only Late Because...

      (Newser) - Not a morning person? You’re not alone. More than 15 percent of people are late to work at least once a week, reports CNN, and almost a quarter of those give an excuse rather than tell the truth. The best (and, at the same time, worst) excuses offered up as real excuses: I’m late because… More »

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      list  • work  • productivity  • office workers  • worker efficiency

    • 10 Summer Intern Success Tips

      Vogue  |  Jun 10, 08 12:58 PM CDT

      10 Summer Intern Success Tips

      (Newser) - Heads up, summer interns. Vogue passes along advice from fashion publishing, design, and PR insiders for making a shining impression (hint: It's not about you): Think creatively, dress conservatively: Leave the flip-flops at home. Don't play it too safe; a little flair shows the boss you have a sense of style. More »

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      list  • fashion  • Vogue  • etiquette  • job interviews  • office workers

  • January 2008

    • Study Shows Your Office Job Could Kill You

      Daily Telegraph (UK)  |  Jan 23, 08 3:09 PM CST

      Study Shows Your Office Job Could Kill You

      (Newser) - Researchers at University College London have found that stressful working conditions interfere with the body's ability to deal with high-pressure situations, the Daily Telegraph reports. Company cogs under 50 with high workloads and little control over their situations had a 68% greater chance of succumbing to heart disease than more-relaxed counterparts, according to a study of 10,000 British civil servants. More »

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      heart disease  • stress  • heart health  • University College London  • office workers

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