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Most people have fixed routines at work. Unfortunately, those habits, which some might refer to as "quirks," might very well bug your co-workers.The staffing firm Accountemps conducted a survey of the biggest irritants at work (that don't include the boss or the job itself) and found that 36 percent of respondents said what bothered them the most was an associate who either used a speake

When you buy a new smartphone or tablet, you may not realize that perhaps the biggest effect it will have on your life is that you will work more.

If you're sitting around the office today thinking, There has to be a career path out there better than this, don't worry: you are not alone. Still, as you sit and ponder the possibilities of seeking a different career, there are people out there who actually hold the best jobs this wonderful country has to offer. But what are those jobs, exactly, and how much do they pay?

Some people get up every morning and do their best to help make the world a better place. Others, however, feel like their jobs actually make the world worse.

Most of us intuitively know that insulting your boss on Facebook is probably not the best idea, but what about other job-related opinions we have? More to the point, can you be fired for posting them? A recent National Labor Relations Board hearing found that “overly broad” company policies regarding employees' social media activity is unlawful, but not protected by federal labor laws. Sound a lit

Coming up with creative excuses for not getting to work on time is just part of the American way, it would seem. A new study has found that not only are employees in this country frequently running late, but they've been making up some real doozies to keep out of trouble on the job. Traffic, bad weather, trouble with the kids, etc., are still quite popular, but some workers have begun digging a li

Telecommuters may have some creative ways to while away the day, but at least they’re not shooting the breeze with colleagues — something a new survey finds is the biggest time-waster at work.

ometimes, nothing can be more difficult than trying to find a positive balance between work and life. Let’s face it, some of the Scrooge-like employers out there can make it harder than others.

Having trouble getting things done at work or staying focused on the task at hand? Fire up your iPod.

It’s pretty well known that smoking, a poor diet and a lack of exercise can all have a negative impact on your health — but did you know they can affect your work performance, too?