New Jersey Prisions to See Layoffs
Faced with financial woes, the New Jersey prison system plans to double-bunk and house fewer inmates in order to shave costs. There will be a…
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220 Layoffs From St. Louis Casino Closing
The President Casino in downtown St. Louis, Missouri has informed employees, the city, and union officials this week that they intend to layoff approximately 220…
Pennsylvania-Based Defense Company Drops 70 Employees
Defense company DRS Laurel Technologies announced it is having yet another round of layoffs. The Cambria County, Pennsylvania-based company is letting 70 employees go this…
Nebraska Health Center Drops 50 Positions
At the Beatrice State Development Center (BSDC) in Lincoln, Nebraska, 50 positions are being eliminated, resulting in approximately 20 layoffs. BSDC has served citizens with…
Anthem Blue Cross Slashing Missouri Workforce
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri is cutting about 40 percent of its work force in Cape Girardeau, which will leave 125 workers…
More Layoffs in Flint School District
Members of the district school board in Flint, Michigan had more bad news to bring on Wednesday. After having already laid off 250 educators just…
Buffalo School District Worse Scenario: 500 Layoffs
Buffalo Superintendent Dr. James Williams has set forth two budget scenarios, the worse of which would mean 178 teachers to lose their jobs, 300 bus…
Sallie Mae Restructuring To Wipe Out 2,500 Jobs
Sallie Mae is cutting 2,500 jobs, despite reporting a quarterly profit Wednesday, because of a change in student loan laws. The 45-year-old Federal Family Education…
Your Job is a Game: Make Your Opponents External
After being in the workforce for many years, I've come to realize that all of our jobs are, quite simply, games. In every job you have ever had you are part of a game. Your ability to play the game and be part of the team will determine your success or failure. The ability of your employer to externalize the game and the opponent will determine the success or failure of the enterprise. Games consist of rules, freedoms, barriers, and opponents.
The Big Bad Boss and You
It is not uncommon to find bullies and people without social grace as your superiors. These are people who think that you are in the army and under their command, only no army officer would behave as foolishly as they do.