In business it is often necessary to toot-your-own-horn in order to get ahead. So go on and send the boss a memo and let him or her know that you have finished that difficult project. Don't downplay your hard work and effort to get the job done. But what about the person who brags everyday?

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Join the January book discussion in the Work & Family Forum. Blind Spot by Stephanie Kane was suggested by one of our forum members. It seems to be an excellent choice.

You have a family to take care of and a house to manage, but you do want home business success too. What can you do? You can make networking events work for you by fine-tuning your networking skills.

One of the first things to remember is anyone and everyone can be replaced. A key person is not always the boss or the person who makes the big bucks in your place of business. A key person is the one who is sought out for information that may not be documented or is documented but long lost.

This classic children´s movie is spectacular.

Despite an economic slowdown, companies are still struggling to keep good employees. A big part of retention is helping employees balance their personal lives with their professional responsibilities, and that’s creating some new trends to watch.

Baked apples are healthy and delicious. These can probably be made in the microwave but you will miss the wonderful smell of baking apples and cinnamon.

Back on the Career Track: A Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms Who Want to Return to Work, by Carol Fishman Cohen and Vivian Steir Rabin is a must-have for moms returning to the workforce.

Can you stay cold and flu free while working in an office? Yes, practicing healthy habits will help you stay healthy during flu season.