First Woman Leader of Car-Building Club To Start New Career With General Motors

Laura Wontrop knows all about cars and trucks. In fact, after graduating from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute this month, the 21-year-old mechanical engineering major will join automotive giant General Motors as a vehicle definition engineer, and play a key role in... Continue»

Posted on May 9, 2008 to Career News | Comments (0) |

Selfish Punisher: Researchers Explore Altruism's Unexpected Ally

Just as religions dwell upon the eternal battle between good and evil, angels and devils, evolutionary theorists dwell upon the eternal battle between altruistic and selfish behaviors in the Darwinian struggle for existence. In a new study published in the... Continue»

Posted on May 2, 2008 to Moving Forward | Comments (0) |

"Are You Your Own Worst Enemy?" Ask Religion and Management Faculty Authors

What do you get when you pair a management professor with a religion professor? At Miami University, you get a workplace advice book. Charles Watson, professor of management, and Thomas Idinopulos, professor of religion, met in the 70s "in... Continue»

Posted on May 2, 2008 to Moving Forward | Comments (0) |

Understanding People: Psychology Experts Begin Educational Podcasts on Human Condition

Curious to hear what a Pulitzer-prize nominee has to say about eating disorders? What about a love story from a Beverly Hills chocolatier? As Web 2.0 expands reach and shortens distances, Texas Tech psycology experts have begun plying their trade... Continue»

Posted on April 25, 2008 to Moving Forward | Comments (0) |

Too Many Choices - Good or Bad - Can Be Mentally Exhausting

Each day, we are bombarded with options -- at the local coffee shop, at work, in stores or on the TV at home. Do you want a double-shot soy latte, a caramel macchiato or simply a tall house coffee... Continue»

Posted on April 18, 2008 to | Comments (0) |

Is It Time To Get A New Job

By James Copper With the massive change in the economy, there is nothing that can be guaranteed. You may have not thought of it, but the truth is that you might lose your job at a time when you are... Continue»

Posted on April 11, 2008 to Getting The Job | Comments (0) |

ING Introduces Competitive New Disability Plan for Texas Educators and Education Employees

New insurance product competitively-priced; features Texas-sized flexibility and focused service team MINNEAPOLIS, April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- ING has introduced a new highly competitive disability plan designed specifically for Texas educators and education system employees, according to an announcement by ING... Continue»

Posted on April 11, 2008 to Career News | Comments (0) |

Self-Esteem Grows When Kids Feel They Belong

By Linda Bress Silbert, Ph.D. And Alvin J. Silbert, Ed.D. Want to boost children's self-esteem? Include them; really make them part of the family. Make them feel important, because they are important. But, don't stop there; help them become part... Continue»

Posted on April 4, 2008 to Moving Forward | Comments (0) |

Job Hopping Has Costs

Workers who frequently change employers risk negative consequences to their paychecks, according to new research published in the February issue of the American Sociological Review, the flagship journal of the American Sociological Association. To determine the impact of career mobility... Continue»

Posted on March 28, 2008 to Keeping The Job | Comments (0) |

Connections Invaluable for New Grads Seeking First Job

Despite talk of the U.S. economy heading for recession, the job outlook for college students graduating this spring is expected to be good. However, that doesn't mean landing the first job will be easy--even entry-level positions often call for professional... Continue»

Posted on March 28, 2008 to Getting The Job | Comments (0) |