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Jay Lara’s city secrets

How I relax: We’re so blessed to have made a home in Northern California. The Bay Area is such a wonderful place to live.

When depression is disguised as underperformance

Let’s talk about depression. More than 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression globally. It is a very real problem that is affecting and claiming the lives of friends and family, the rich and the poor, the young and old alike. It does not discriminate.

Whatever job you want, go for it

Having graduated from college, you’re now looking for a job to earn your own money. Some may have time to wait for the “perfect” job, but if you’re in a hurry to be gainfully employed, accepting the first job offer often leads to frustration.

Beverage giant harnesses woman power in its work force

On the day she marked her 24th year with The Coca-Cola Company, Ceree Eberly just happened to be in Manila. “And what a wonderful place

The online cleanup job

Time was when applying for a job only involved turning in a concise and well-written resumé and coming to an interview dressed appropriately. You were judged on the merits of your interview answers as well as your educational attainment and extra-curricular achievements (for first-time job seekers, at least).

Rome restaurant serves up new attitude toward Down syndrome

It was another busy night for the staff with Down syndrome at the Girasoli restaurant in Rome, which serves up traditional pizza and pasta dishes along with a new way of looking at disability in the workplace.

DOLE to employers: ‘Lactation stations’ good for breastfeeding moms’ morale

There’s nothing wrong with breastfeeding in the workplace. In fact, it boosts morale, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said.

Not happy with work? Wait until you’re 50 or older

Not happy with your job? Just wait. A study by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 9 in 10 American workers who are age 50 or older say they are very or somewhat satisfied with their job. Older workers reported satisfaction regardless of gender, race, educational level, political ideology and income level.

Women on top: Meralco pioneers linewomen training program in PH

In Manila Electric Company’s 110-year history, the utility pole has been an exclusive space for men. The physically taxing 50-ft pole climb and a tango with high voltage wires were tasks reserved for male workers – but not for long as the company hatched the idea of taking women trainees in.