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Uncovering Steve Jobs' presentation secrets

For his new book, communications coach Carmine Gallo watched hours of Jobs' keynotes.

How I…revamped monday meetings

Entrepreneur Jessica Rovello tells us how she came up with an innovative way to solve a routine problem in her business.

Enforce the no BlackBerry rule!

Everyone’s got their verbal pet peeves, but odds are good you and your co-workers have more in common than you think when it comes to phrases that should never be spoken in the office.

12 workplace phrases you probably don't know…but should

Getting along with people sometimes requires speaking their language, especially in the workplace. One of the ways employees try to emphasize their smartness is with specialized vocabulary.

Are you abusing these 10 most irritating office phrases?

Everyone’s got their verbal pet peeves, but odds are good you and your co-workers have more in common than you think when it comes to phrases that should never be spoken in the office.

Seven tips for effective 20 minute leadership conversations

[From "20 Minutes to a Peak Performer" (McGraw-Hill) by Alan Vengel.]

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MgmtWatch

How to hand out bonuses --or not-- in a grim year

You may lose employees if you don't do it right.

How I…revamped Monday meetings

Entrepreneur Jessica Rovello tells us how she came up with an innovative way to solve a routine problem in her business.

5 signs you're sending negative vibes

HR professionals are often in the position of having to say "no" to employees. Don't make that negative perception worse with the nonverbal cues you may be inadvertently giving off.

Tough talk: 3 scripts for those conversations you'd rather not have

Paul Falcone, Time Warner’s VP of employee relations and author of 101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees, chooses his words carefully when he has to counsel employees—and he wants you to do the same.

Free handout for managers: 25 off-limits interview questions

Employee lawsuits tend to increase during recessions and this one is no exception.

Ten ways to tank a job interview

The call to come in means you're close, but you don't have that offer yet. Bolster your chances by avoiding these job-interview pitfalls.

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TechWatch

Computerworld's salary survey 2009

See results from our survey of more than 5,000 IT pros, and use our Smart Salary Tool to compare your pay with IT workers in similar jobs across the U.S.

12 words you can never say in the office

These outdated tech terms really show your age; we've put together a list of alternatives.

The 7 deadly sins of Windows 7

Lust, gluttony, greed, anger, envy, pride, and sloth -- Microsoft's new OS suffers from each deadly sin. Here's what you can do to minimize the toll each sin takes.

Priceless! The 25 funniest vintage tech ads

My oh my, how things have changed. These 25 vintage tech ads are guaranteed to take you back - and, in most cases, remind you how truly terrible our tastes once were.

Windows 7 tricks: 20 top tips and tweaks

Getting to know Windows 7? Here are 20 ways to get around the interface and make it act the way you want.

Apple versus Microsoft: The top 20 stolen ideas of the OS wars

Steve Jobs once said that Microsoft stole Windows from Apple, but both sides have snatched plenty of ideas over the years.

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FinanceWatch

IRS lowers(!) mileage rate: Brace for the backlash

A former Goldman Sachs executive shares her tips for balancing professional work with your personal life during a recession.

Enforce the No BlackBerry rule!

Overwork benefits nobody.

Don't send that!': E-mail conversations managers should never have

For many employers, e-mail has long been the preferred method of communication about anything and everything — but certain things should never be said electronically.

Get your piece of the pie: 8 best tax breaks in the stimulus law

Are you collecting your maximum tax breaks from the massive economic stimulus law passed earlier this year?

How to excel at your job and be home for dinner

A former Goldman Sachs executive shares her tips for balancing professional work with your personal life during a recession.

How to silence 7 common employee gripes

A recent study says that 40% of managers in the United States are considered “bad bosses” by their employees.

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HRWatch

'Kevin eats all the good cookies!'... and 12 other weirdest complaints

You have to handle plenty of serious employee gripes about benefits and harassment.

Tough talk: 3 scripts for those conversations you'd rather not have

Interviews: The legal way to ask 5 risky questions

Employee lawsuits tend to increase during recessions and this one is no exception.

Preparing your workplace for a possible swine flu pandemic

After years of worry about a possible avian flu pandemic, the United States instead now faces a swine flu outbreak that has caused the government to declare a public health emergency.

The 30 highest-paid human resources leaders

As the economy goes ... so goes the payday for the executives on Workforce Management's list of the top-paid human resources leaders, who saw their average compensation fall 20 percent in 2008.

10 ridiculously cheap ways to raise morale

Just because the economy stinks, doesn't mean your workplace should.

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SalesMktgWatch

How I…revamped monday meetings

Entrepreneur Jessica Rovello tells us how she came up with an innovative way to solve a routine problem in her business.

Three words can make or break a sale for women

Speaker and entrepreneur Kelly McCormick's insider secrets on women and sales increase selling success on both sides of the counter.

Seven tips for effective 20 minute leadership conversations

[From "20 Minutes to a Peak Performer" (McGraw-Hill) by Alan Vengel.]

Double your income by warming up those cold calls

Salespeople are under a lot of pressure to win new business.

Are you abusing these 10 most irritating office phrases?

Everyone's got their verbal pet peeves, but odds are good you and your co-workers have more in common than you think when it comes to phrases that should never be spoken in the office.

Five tips to improve your personal curb appeal

I've learned a few things about selling a house.

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