Category: Your Career

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How to Ask for Time Off (and Get It)

Everyone needs to get out of the office occasionally – whether it’s to go to a doctor’s appointment or just to refresh and recharge. When you work for a small business, it can be...

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How Do I Read My Paystub?

Every time you’re paid, you should get a paystub – either a paper copy or an electronic copy. It’s always a good idea to review your paystub so you know where your hard-earned money...

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7 Exercises You Can Do at Your Desk

If you sit for hours on end during the workday and find it difficult to fit the gym into your schedule, you might be damaging your health. You can get a workout at your...

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Am I Exempt from Federal Withholding?

If you’re exempt from federal withholding, your employer will not withhold federal income tax from your paychecks. They’ll still withhold Social Security, Medicare, and state and local income taxes. According to the IRS, you...

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11 Ways to Spend Your Holiday Bonus

If your employer surprised you with a holiday bonus this year, you might be at a loss of how to spend it. Since a year-end bonus is not guaranteed, you probably didn’t include it...

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11 Gift Ideas for Your Coworkers

During the holiday season, you may want to buy small gifts for your coworkers to let them know you appreciate them and enjoy working with them all year. It can be challenging to decide...

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11 Tips for Celebrating Halloween at Work

Halloween isn’t just for kids to dress up, ask strangers for candy, and have all the fun. You can have fun celebrating Halloween, too, even at work. Celebrating Halloween at work isn’t like celebrating it with...

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What is the Knowledge Economy?

You may have heard people say that we’re currently in a knowledge economy. But what exactly does that mean? The knowledge economy is all about sharing and producing ideas and information. For you, that...