08/27/2008

Life at work: Project helps vets with mental health issues transition into jobs
They survived war, but for some veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, returning to work hasn't been easy.

Marie G. McIntyre: Bathroom rule may break employee
My boss just told me that I can only go to the bathroom during my break. He says that I'm supposed to be on the phone all day and must not leave my station. If I need to use the restroom, I have to wait until break time.

08/17/2008

Dallas Visitors Bureau, black chamber team on tourism site

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The Freedman's Memorial is a well-known monument in Dallas, but the city also has newer venues celebrating black culture.

Dallas tourism officials want to attract more diverse visitors. The Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau recently teamed up with the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce to launch a visitor site aimed at African-American travelers.
Link: Visitor site

08/24/2008

Business book reviews

TI's DLP chips were big players in Olympics opening ceremonies
The DLP team at Texas Instruments didn't enter any competitions at this year's Olympic Games, but it scored a big victory at the opening ceremony.

08/20/2008

Marie G. McIntyre: Boss' group rebukes aren't working
Whenever our boss is upset, he calls a group meeting and administers a general scolding. Since he is never specific, we are all left wondering who screwed up.

Drill down for top buzzwords
Buzzwords have always been a part of the business lexicon.

08/17/2008

Business books: All You Need Is a Good Idea; Good Is Not Good Enough

08/13/2008

Joyce Lain Kennedy: How to handle interview questions you shouldn't be asked
I don't think I handled it well in a job interview when I was asked if I attended the gay pride parade this year. Are your readers telling you about a resurgence of illegal interview questions now that jobs are harder to get?

Marie G. McIntyre: Racy e-mails point to dual problems
My husband, "Jerry," works with three completely unprofessional women. They send e-mails about sex and try to trick male co-workers into viewing Internet porn. One of their e-mails said, "Meet the new employees," then showed a bunch of strippers.

08/10/2008

Dinner in the Sky lifts diners 180 feet in air
High-end dining is rising to new heights. A Boston-area entrepreneur says he is launching the first U.S. branch of Dinner in the Sky, a Belgian company that offers above-ground dining at lofty prices.

Nominees sought for last 30 years' top innovations
In 1979, the first spreadsheet software was introduced, Sony rolled out the Walkman and ESPN began broadcasting sporting events to cable TV companies.

Business books: Beyond the Babble; Be Big – Step Up, Step Out, Be Bold

08/06/2008

Life at work: Check insurance options
Deciding how to replace health insurance if you're laid off or find a job without benefits can be tough.

Marie G. McIntyre: It's simple ... don't lie
My husband listed a four-year degree on his résumé, even though he only has a two-year degree. When he was truthful about his education, he was not getting any interviews, despite having 20 years' experience.

08/03/2008

Chew on this: Hit song 'Forever' by Chris Brown is a gum jingle
Sharp-eared pop-music fans may have noticed a brief reference to an old chewing-gum jingle buried in "Forever," Chris Brown's top-10 hit. "Double your pleasure/double your fun," the R&B singer croons in the chorus.

Business books: The She Spot; Whiff

Students in summer course submit ideas to help American Airlines woo small-business customers
FORT WORTH – American Airlines is using college students to help it appeal to small-business owners.

07/30/2008

Life at work: How to deal with task overload
"I have so many tasks on my plate that I often don't know what to do first. The e-mail flow is so heavy that I don't know how to organize it so that I can determine my next actions, let alone find time to answer them all.

Marie G. McIntyre: Use direct approach with office talker
A woman in my office drives me completely up the wall. "Peggy" spends most of her day walking around and talking to people. Because her shoes make a lot of noise, you can hear her moving from office to office.