Cat Hiccups? Outrageous and Bizarre Excuses To Be Late For Work

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Do you ever wake up in the morning and think, “It’s too early to go into work. I’m tired. I’ll just go in a little later”?  According to a new survey, one in six Americans this week will be telling their boss why they were late for work. And one of the more innovative/bizarre excuses […]

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Cyberloafers Are More Productive, Study Says

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There’s a good chance some of you are reading this while you’re at work. Feel guilty that you’re surfing the web, when you should be slaving away? I didn’t think so. But in case you do feel a tinge of guilt, the results of  a new study may erase it. It found that visiting your […]

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Tough Summer For Teens Looking For Work

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It may be a tough summer for teenagers looking for work (especially if they’re looking for snow shoveling jobs). USA Today reports that seasonal job prospects are so tight that three out of four teens won’t have a job this summer. The reason for the dismal outlook? Experts say with people spending less, stores aren’t hiring as […]

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Looking For Work? Stop Saying “Extensive Experience”

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Next time you’re interviewing for a new job try not to say, “I’m a dynamic and motivated team-player with a proven track record as a problem solver who loves a fast-paced, results-oriented work environment.” According to LinkedIn, if that’s how you describe yourself, you need to change your entrepreneurial mindset and get a little more […]

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Running Late to Work? Try These 10 Bizarre Excuses

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We’ve all heard it. The age-old excuse for not turning in your paper at school: “The dog ate my homework.” Well, apparently dogs are now hungry for phones. “The dog ate my phone” is one of 10 bizarre reasons employees have given for being late to work. Careerbuilder is out with its latest survey, this […]

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