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A new year means it’s time to get organized. We’ve all said that before, right? But how can we make sure this year we follow through? A to-do list can go a long way toward helping you stay on track, but it has to be effective,...

[caption id="attachment_8022" align="alignleft" width="300"] http://www.pagadesign.net/alphamap.jpg[/caption] Dear DW, My coworker is always broadcasting his political views, and let’s just say his worldview is different from mine. I’m just as passionate about my politics, and I’m tempted to tell him so, but I’m worried it could cause tension in...

A social media policy can protect your brand Nearly 70 percent of Americans use social media. However, this freewheeling form of communication has personal and professional risks. Not only might an impulsive tweet or careless Facebook post reflect poorly on the employee, but it can hurt the...

The regions that rank highest may not be what you think. STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers are among the most promising in terms of growth and pay. Yet women continue to be underrepresented in technology fields, with only 25 percent holding computing jobs. Among the...

[caption id="attachment_7730" align="alignleft" width="225"] Luggage Suitcase isolated on white[/caption] Pack like a pro for your next business trip For many professional women, stress is a part of the job. But business travel can make it decidedly worse: more than one-third of business travelers say traveling for work makes...

[caption id="attachment_7726" align="alignleft" width="225"] two young Indian women gossiping on white background[/caption] Dear DW, Every time I’m making great progress on a work project, one of my coworkers will stop by my desk to chat about the most trivial things. While I like my coworkers, how can...

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