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WGA Strike

Yesterday, it was announced that this year’s Golden Globes would take on the format of a news conference – a stark change when compared to the show’s traditional ostentatious dinner-party format. Read more »

Jump the ...

The phrase “jumping the shark” dates back to the time when Fonz jumped over a shark while water skiing in the 70’s TV show “Happy Days.”. Read more »

Sundance 2008

If Hollywood was a pedicured purse Chihuahua, Sundance would be that same shivering, anxious dog in a fitted parka and boots. Read more »
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Monster

Handwriting and Your Job Search

Be careful how you cross your T's and dot your I's. Your penmanship can be a factor in your hireability. Read more »

Is Playing On the Job OK?

Our office environment is...unique. We have pool and ping-pong tables in our "Monster Den." Read more »

Are Angelina Jolie and Tom Cruise Really Worth Their Salaries?

It pays to be a celebrity. Whether you’re in the movies or just happen to be a successful athlete, if you’re a household name, chances are... Read more »

Annoying Work Habits

I sit across from Thad (and his new fancy throne, which I’m in awe of), and one thing I’ve learned about him over the last two years or so is that he is one vicious cougher. Read more »

The Physical Strain of Sedentary Office Work

I don’t work out, so when I complain of back pain, I usually get a nonverbal, eye-roll type of response. Read more »

Is There Room for Intuition in Business?

I used to be one of those people who deemed intuition and decision-making (especially the left-brain kind) to be mutually exclusive. Read more »

Note to Self: Update Resume

That was Monster’s five-word acceptance speech at the Webbys on Monday night, which turned out to be quite the (Web) star-filled night. Read more »

Lighting Up Can Get You Fired

A healthcare benefits company recently fired four of its employees for refusing to take a test that determines whether they smoke cigarettes. Read more »

What Does Your Inbox Say About You?

So there’s a Center for Internet Behavior in Connecticut. And guess what? It’s got something to say about what your inbox might say about you. Read more »

Are You Addicted to Distraction?

Question of the day: When working on a project (or two or three), do you leave your Outlook/Yahoo/Hotmail new mail indicators on -- and check those messages as they come in? Read more »
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