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3 good reasons to take a work-free vacation
Are you tempted to get away for a real break, checking in with the office only rarely if at all, but feel the need to explain why? We're here to help. By Anne Fisher
Anne Fisher, contributor - Jul 11, 2012 12:52 PM ET -
Can you get useful information from job references?
Most companies' policies discourage references from revealing anything but job titles and dates of employment. Here's how to learn more. By Anne Fisher
Anne Fisher, contributor - Jul 5, 2012 2:03 PM ET -
6 ways to find a job in an unfamiliar city
The idea of job hunting in a town where you know no one (yet) is daunting, but laying some groundwork before you move can help. By Anne Fisher
Anne Fisher, contributor - Jun 29, 2012 10:00 AM ET -
Are annual performance reviews necessary?
Ninety-eight percent of human resources executives say yearly evaluations aren't useful, according to a recent survey. So why are companies still doing them? By Anne Fisher
Anne Fisher, contributor - Jun 27, 2012 10:54 AM ET -
Will your job survive a corporate turnaround?
When a new boss comes in to rescue a failing business, he or she is looking for the "gems" among current managers. Here's how to be one of them. By Anne Fisher
Anne Fisher, contributor - Jun 22, 2012 9:25 AM ET -
Translating military experience into a civilian career
It's often far from clear how veterans' skills fit into the business world, but some employers, like AT&T, are finding ways to bridge the gap. By Anne Fisher
Anne Fisher, contributor - Jun 19, 2012 11:17 AM ET -
So you want to snag a corporate board seat
Most companies still recruit directors the old-fashioned way -- it's all about who knows you -- but social media now play an important role too. By Anne Fisher
Anne Fisher, contributor - Jun 14, 2012 12:59 PM ET -
When your office is like a reality TV show
Rudeness, trash talk, and general incivility are on the rise in workplaces, and that's bad for business. But can you do anything about it? By Anne Fisher
Anne Fisher, contributor - Jun 7, 2012 12:12 PM ET -
A closer look at the labor market's 'new normal'
Behind May's lackluster employment figures are a couple of ominous trends, says one CEO. The good news for employees: More training. By Anne Fisher
Anne Fisher, contributor - Jun 6, 2012 11:34 AM ET -
Getting a promotion: Sure you even want one?
Moving from a technical or sales position into management is usually a lot more complicated — and sometimes less desirable — than it seems. By Anne Fisher
Anne Fisher, contributor - Jun 1, 2012 9:45 AM ET
Anne Fisher has been writing "Ask Annie," a column on careers, for Fortune since 1996, helping readers navigate booms, recessions, changing industries, and changing ideas about what's appropriate in the workplace (and beyond). Anne is the author of two books, Wall Street Women (Knopf, 1990) and If My Career's on the Fast Track, Where Do I Get a Road Map? (William Morrow, 2001). She also writes the "Executive Inbox" column on New York City entrepreneurs for Crain's New York Business.
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GM CEO Dan Akerson says he never expected to run an automaker, and thanks the Navy for teaching him how to lead. Play
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GM CEO Dan Akerson says the company wants to be the most profitable automaker, not the largest. Play
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GM CEO Dan Akerson discusses how the technology behind the Chevy Volt is driving innovation at the automaker. Play
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GM CEO Dan Akerson says U.S. taxpayers got a great deal on the investment in the company and it was the right move at the time. Play
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