Bosses, why you should help staff get a life
Last year saw the economy in the throes of a worldwide recession and many companies reacted strongly to sliding stock indexes and dwindling profits.

For more, see http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC100826-0000128/Bosses,-why-you-should-help-staff-get-a-life

Why office gossip can be good
Have you heard the latest rumour about plans to downsize staff at your work? How about the scuttlebutt on the new boss? Or the juicy story that HR is conducting an audit of improper computer use?

For more, see http://content.mycareer.com.au/advice-research/workplace/why-office-gossip-can-be-good.aspx?s_rid=smh:rainbowstrip:content1:17-08:18-02_officegossip

How expectant mothers cope in the workplace
When Amber De Vries was six weeks pregnant with her first child, the human resources manager at her work asked her if she was expecting. She was shocked and embarrassed by the question, but felt a duty to be honest. A few days later, at a meeting with her boss and the HR manager, she was told that as she had been with the Melbourne-based uniform manufacturer for less than three months as an account manager, her employment status would be changed from permanent to casual and her job could not be guaranteed post-baby. Two weeks later, she was sacked for “making too many mistakes”.

For more, see http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/lifematters/how-expectant-mothers-cope-in-the-workplace-20100816-126e7.html

Coaching gives IT firms a strategic focus
The people who run small IT consulting businesses are typically super-bright, technical geniuses. But being able to solve an extremely complex technological challenge doesn't mean you can also run a successful business. Which is why a business coach can be so valuable to an IT firm.

For more, see http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/smallbiz-tech/coaching-gives-it-firms-a-strategic-focus-20100811-11z77.html

Public sector employees looking forward to growth bonus: Halimah Yacob
SINGAPORE: Labour MP Halimah Yacob said Singapore's public sector employees are looking forward to a growth bonus in view of the strong economic rebound for 2010.

For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1074464/1/.html

Beef up MVC to over 10%
COMPANIES that already have a monthly variable component (MVC) of 10 per cent in their wage structure should consider going beyond that, Manpower Minister Gan Kim Yong said yesterday.

For more, see http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_564745.html

Meet Sally, still working at 101
A 101-year-old woman who works for the Nebraska Legislature has been chosen as America's Outstanding Oldest Worker for 2010.

For more, see http://www.smh.com.au/executive-style/executive-women/meet-sally-still-working-at-101-20100811-11ysd.html