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Odd Jobs His act comes with a twist
Northampton contortionist Chris Oakley says practice involves hard, sometimes painful work, not magical shortcuts.
The Job Doc Whistle-blower may have to broaden horizons
How do you get a job if you were a whistle-blower and feel you are being blackballed by the industry?
Etiquette at Work Is saying thanks in person enough?
Except for wedding and shower gifts, when you open a gift and thank someone in person it's not necessary to send a thank you note.
On The Hot Seat Hotel chain copes with downturn
Thomas Murray is the chief operating officer of the Americas for InterContinental Hotels Group, which includes Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn, and Hotel Indigo.
Book review Firms must redefine how they innovate
Review of "The New Age of Innovation: Driving Co-Created Value Through Global Networks" by C.K. Prahalad and M. S. Krishnan.
Video Office Invasion: Schylling Toys
Schylling Toys, in Rowley, Mass., has succeeded by creating simple, retro toys.