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9 Things You Can Do When The Boss Takes Credit For Your Work

Posted on May 2, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Jacquelyn Smith Here are 9 things you should (and shouldn’t) do when the boss takes credit for your work: Don’t assume the worst. “Avoid assuming that the boss did in fact take credit for your work intentionally,” Hockett says. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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The 10 Worst Communication Mistakes For Your Career

Posted on May 1, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Jenna Goudreau “How do you signal to the world you’re leadership material?” asks Sylvia Ann Hewlett, an economist and the founding president of the Center for Talent Innovation (CTI) in New York. “You don’t get a shot at being … Continue reading →

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Tattoos No Longer A Kiss Of Death In The Workplace

Posted on April 30, 2013 by The Soul Brother

by Rachel Hennessey “Now you’re never going to get a job!” Almost everyone in the 14% pool of tattooed Americans has heard something like this from a relative or friend. But as the number of inked Americans grows, is the … Continue reading →

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The Seven Ways Your Boss Is Judging Your Appearance

Posted on April 29, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Jenna Goudreau Do not underestimate a first impression. According to 2011 research by Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, people assess your competence and trustworthiness in a quarter of a second 250 milliseconds–based solely on how you look. “Appearance … Continue reading →

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Lauryn Hill Sets The Record Straight About Record Deal & Confirms New Music

Posted on April 26, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Rachel Hislop Ladies and gentlemen, Ms. Hill has spoken her part. Following a day full of headlines that stated Lauryn Hill was escaping jail time by signing a $1 Million record deal with Sony Records, Lauryn Hill fought fire … Continue reading →

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Credit History Discrimination

Posted on April 24, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By The Editorial Board People fall behind on their bills for many reasons — a recession that costs them jobs, a divorce, an illness. Now comes a further obstacle to getting their lives in order: employers who screen job applicants … Continue reading →

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Lines Are Being Drawn In Hip-Hop & Rick Ross Is The First Casualty

Posted on April 15, 2013 by The Soul Brother

by Dimas S. You know whom I kind of feel bad for? Rocko. Dude, who’s a C-class rapper, at best, has the hottest song of his life and all of the track’s momentum is getting killed by a single line … Continue reading →

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Dish Network to make $25.5 billion Sprint bid

Posted on April 15, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Kim Hjelmgaard Dish Network is launching a $25.5 billion bid for Sprint Nextel. The offer is an attempt to scupper Softbank of Japan’s acquisition of the major U.S. wireless carrier. Dish said it’s offer is superior to the Japan … Continue reading →

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What the U.S. Can Learn From Africa’s Booming Economy

Posted on April 10, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Given continued economic weakness in the U.S., it’s easy to imagine that the rest of the world remains similarly stuck. But there is one region of the world that is showing signs of economic strength in new and unexpected ways. … Continue reading →

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4 Job-Search Tips That People Normally Pay Big Bucks To Learn

Posted on April 4, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Dan Fastenberg The idea of paying someone to help you get a job may strike you as absurd. Yet the practice of using a job coach is growing as workers seek any advantage in a tight labor market. But … Continue reading →

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