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An Alpine Antidote to Working Weekends
By CHANTAL PANOZZO
A job in Switzerland allowed a copywriter to put the life back in work-life balance but made it difficult for her to readjust to the American workplace.
Jeff Petersen Jr.: Rising to the Occasion
Interview by PATRICIA R. OLSEN
Mr. Petersen, 27, is an installation foreman for American Signcrafters in Islip, N.Y.
A Secret That H.R. May Not Keep
By ROB WALKER
Readers ask whether conversations with human resources professionals are kept confidential and how much notice is best when you plan to quit or retire.
Jan Singer of Spanx: Using Votes to Guide a Group
By ADAM BRYANT
Ms. Singer, chief executive of Spanx, says one way she gives direction to conversation about an issue is by asking a group to vote on it.
To Get a Job in Your 50s, Maintain Friendships in Your 40s
By PHYLLIS KORKKI
People over 50 have more difficulty landing a job than their younger counterparts, but they can improve their chances by keeping a strong social network.
How Not to Be a Networking Leech: Tips for Seeking Professional Advice
By MARGARET MORFORD
If you want free career or business advice, show appreciation for the time that an industry professional gives you, and be prepared for your meeting.
Edie Jackson: Signer With the Band
Interview by PATRICIA R. OLSEN
Ms. Jackson performs alongside Widespread Panic and a few other bands interpreting lyrics and music for fans who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Loving the Job, but Loathing the Boss
By ROB WALKER
An employee who says a supervisor is unqualified and deficient in management skills considers going over his head to complain at a higher level.
Jonathan M. Tisch: Beware of the Thin Air at the Top
By ADAM BRYANT
Mr. Tisch, co-chairman of the Loews Corporation, says top executives need to make an effort to ask their employees to tell them the truth.
Terry Bowen: A Utility Player for the Elderly
Interview by PATRICIA R. OLSEN
As as senior center concierge, a former semipro football player takes on a range of logistical tasks to help make the residents’ days safer and happier.
Jenna Miller: Demystifier of Genetic Disorders
Interview by PATRICIA R. OLSEN
As a genetic counselor, Jenna Miller helps individuals and couples discover and come to terms with genetic traits that may affect their offspring.
Playing the Confidence Game
By PAUL JASKUNAS
We take it as a truism that confidence is a prerequisite for success, and we struggle to look confident even when we are not.
Patty Stonesifer of Martha’s Table: Zigzag Your Way to the Top
By ADAM BRYANT
The chief of a company that provides food and clothing for low-income people advises getting a broader view of the world by avoiding a fixed career ladder.
At WeWork, an Idealistic Start-Up Clashes With Its Cleaners
By DAVID GELLES
To its chagrin, the office-space rental firm, with a $10 billion valuation, is accused of callous, anti-labor behavior toward cleaning workers.
When to Tell a Prospective Employer That You’re Pregnant
By ROB WALKER
The law clearly prohibits discrimination in hiring based on pregnancy, but the murky nature of the hiring process still makes caution the wisest course.
Brian Wilcox: A Voice for Car Lovers
Interview by PERRY GARFINKEL
Mr. Wilcox makes the most of his speaking and listening skills by talking to customers of K40 Electronics, a car radar- and laser-detection device company.
Kathleen Finch: Get Better Ideas With a ‘Pile On’ Meeting
By ADAM BRYANT
Ms. Finch, the chief programming officer of HGTV, Food Network and Travel Channel, brings about 25 people together every few months to plan projects.
Big Leaps for Parental Leave, if Workers Actually Take It
By CLAIRE CAIN MILLER and DAVID STREITFELD
Some companies are offering more generous paid leave, but the message from the top is ambiguous, as Marissa Mayer’s recent announcement highlights.
Galloping Away to a Place Beyond Words
By ALIA VOLZ
Every Thursday, a Spanish interpreter leaves the bustling city behind to spend an afternoon volunteering as a mounted National Park Service patroller.
Michelle DeFeo of Laurent-Perrier: A Toast to France in a Queens Loft
Interview by PATRICIA R. OLSEN
Ms. DeFeo, the president of Laurent-Perrier U.S., keeps hints of the champagne maker’s parent company and country of origin in the office.
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An Alpine Antidote to Working Weekends
By CHANTAL PANOZZO
A job in Switzerland allowed a copywriter to put the life back in work-life balance but made it difficult for her to readjust to the American workplace.
Jeff Petersen Jr.: Rising to the Occasion
Interview by PATRICIA R. OLSEN
Mr. Petersen, 27, is an installation foreman for American Signcrafters in Islip, N.Y.
A Secret That H.R. May Not Keep
By ROB WALKER
Readers ask whether conversations with human resources professionals are kept confidential and how much notice is best when you plan to quit or retire.
Jan Singer of Spanx: Using Votes to Guide a Group
By ADAM BRYANT
Ms. Singer, chief executive of Spanx, says one way she gives direction to conversation about an issue is by asking a group to vote on it.
To Get a Job in Your 50s, Maintain Friendships in Your 40s
By PHYLLIS KORKKI
People over 50 have more difficulty landing a job than their younger counterparts, but they can improve their chances by keeping a strong social network.
How Not to Be a Networking Leech: Tips for Seeking Professional Advice
By MARGARET MORFORD
If you want free career or business advice, show appreciation for the time that an industry professional gives you, and be prepared for your meeting.
Edie Jackson: Signer With the Band
Interview by PATRICIA R. OLSEN
Ms. Jackson performs alongside Widespread Panic and a few other bands interpreting lyrics and music for fans who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Loving the Job, but Loathing the Boss
By ROB WALKER
An employee who says a supervisor is unqualified and deficient in management skills considers going over his head to complain at a higher level.
Jonathan M. Tisch: Beware of the Thin Air at the Top
By ADAM BRYANT
Mr. Tisch, co-chairman of the Loews Corporation, says top executives need to make an effort to ask their employees to tell them the truth.
Terry Bowen: A Utility Player for the Elderly
Interview by PATRICIA R. OLSEN
As as senior center concierge, a former semipro football player takes on a range of logistical tasks to help make the residents’ days safer and happier.
Jenna Miller: Demystifier of Genetic Disorders
Interview by PATRICIA R. OLSEN
As a genetic counselor, Jenna Miller helps individuals and couples discover and come to terms with genetic traits that may affect their offspring.
Playing the Confidence Game
By PAUL JASKUNAS
We take it as a truism that confidence is a prerequisite for success, and we struggle to look confident even when we are not.
Patty Stonesifer of Martha’s Table: Zigzag Your Way to the Top
By ADAM BRYANT
The chief of a company that provides food and clothing for low-income people advises getting a broader view of the world by avoiding a fixed career ladder.
At WeWork, an Idealistic Start-Up Clashes With Its Cleaners
By DAVID GELLES
To its chagrin, the office-space rental firm, with a $10 billion valuation, is accused of callous, anti-labor behavior toward cleaning workers.
When to Tell a Prospective Employer That You’re Pregnant
By ROB WALKER
The law clearly prohibits discrimination in hiring based on pregnancy, but the murky nature of the hiring process still makes caution the wisest course.
Brian Wilcox: A Voice for Car Lovers
Interview by PERRY GARFINKEL
Mr. Wilcox makes the most of his speaking and listening skills by talking to customers of K40 Electronics, a car radar- and laser-detection device company.
Kathleen Finch: Get Better Ideas With a ‘Pile On’ Meeting
By ADAM BRYANT
Ms. Finch, the chief programming officer of HGTV, Food Network and Travel Channel, brings about 25 people together every few months to plan projects.
Big Leaps for Parental Leave, if Workers Actually Take It
By CLAIRE CAIN MILLER and DAVID STREITFELD
Some companies are offering more generous paid leave, but the message from the top is ambiguous, as Marissa Mayer’s recent announcement highlights.
Galloping Away to a Place Beyond Words
By ALIA VOLZ
Every Thursday, a Spanish interpreter leaves the bustling city behind to spend an afternoon volunteering as a mounted National Park Service patroller.
Michelle DeFeo of Laurent-Perrier: A Toast to France in a Queens Loft
Interview by PATRICIA R. OLSEN
Ms. DeFeo, the president of Laurent-Perrier U.S., keeps hints of the champagne maker’s parent company and country of origin in the office.