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Work/Life Balance
Balance Your Job and Your Kids’ Education
Getting your work done while helping your kids do their best with theirs -- school -- is a balancing act. Check out these strategies.
September 02‚ 2008
Make Business Travel Work for You
Your next trip for work doesn’t have to be all about business. Here are six ways you can pack in some much-needed R&R.
August 19‚ 2008
Stay Healthy at Work
Put down that doughnut and read this guide to making sure your hours in the office contribute positively to your overall health.
July 17‚ 2008
Fit Fitness into Your Workday
No time to exercise? Get creative to incorporate fitness into your workday. Here are some ways the experts advise you to just do it.
July 17‚ 2008
How to Eat Better at Work
The office can be strewn with stress, boredom and high-fat treats -- a recipe for overeating. Fight back and reclaim your health.
July 17‚ 2008
Seven Ways Admins Can Maintain Work/Life Balance
For busy administrative professionals, creating balance may require work. Here are seven ways to get a life while getting the job done.
May 14‚ 2008
What Moments Make Becoming a Nurse Worthwhile?
Nursing can take a toll on even the most motivated RN, but certain experiences can make it all worthwhile. Three RNs share their “aha” career moments.
March 05‚ 2008
Nurses with Disabilities Find On-the-Job Support
While working as a nurse is stressful enough, nurses with disabilities can face additional on-the-job challenges. Find resources and support here.
March 05‚ 2008
In Love with Your Law Job?
Learn how having an open relationship with your work to incorporate other interests is possible -- and even an asset -- in the legal field.
January 31‚ 2008
Audio: Learn to Relax and Take the Stress Out of Your Tech Job
Fed up with the demands and stress of your job? If you’re ready for a better way to do business, this podcast offers a few suggestions.
November 15‚ 2007
Monster’s Guide to the Holidays
The holiday season is here! Check out Monster’s guide for getting it all done while still enjoying this special time of year.
October 31‚ 2007
Telecommuting Options in Government Jobs
Interesting in working from home? When it comes to adopting teleworking policies, the government far outpaces the private sector.
October 02‚ 2007
How to Get Ahead While Balancing Work and Family
How do you steady your family’s demands with your desire to continue up the corporate ladder? It all starts by setting expectations.
September 27‚ 2007
Desperately Seeking Balance
How do you manage all life’s changes -- and the accompanying pressures -- while keeping your career moving? By finding balance.
September 27‚ 2007
How Truck Drivers Can Nurture Relationships from the Road
Get tips from former truckers and trucker-spouses about how to keep your relationship going strong while you’re on the road.
September 27‚ 2007
How to Get a Flexible Schedule
Find out why some women (and still fewer men) want a flexible schedule to improve their lives -- and how to get one.
August 23‚ 2007
Take a Sabbatical Without Derailing Your Career
Are you feeling you need the type of break from your job that a two-week vacation can’t achieve? Make it happen with this advice.
July 05‚ 2007
Trucker Philanthropy
Truck drivers help debunk the negative stereotypes -- and help others -- by volunteering and nominating drivers in recognition of good works.
July 03‚ 2007
Office Romance Quiz
Mixing the personal with the professional can be risky. Take this quiz to decide whether pursuing an office romance is in your best interest.
June 26‚ 2007
Work/Life Balance and the International Career
Everyone has to balance their work and personal lives, but overseas workers have additional concerns.
June 06‚ 2007
Military and Veteran Discounts
As more businesses and retailers seek ways to support the troops, more special deals are available for military personnel.
May 24‚ 2007
Escape Career Boredom
Do you sit at your job, watching the clock tick and hoping the day will end? Check out these articles to help rev up interest in your work again.
May 03‚ 2007
Having Trouble Playing Monster Audio?
This page explains how to download and listen to Monster Podcasts.
April 23‚ 2007
Work Hard, Play Hard
You’ve done enough work -- now it’s time to have some fun. Check out these articles for playtime inspiration.
March 29‚ 2007
Fight Burnout in Social Work
Social workers often forget about themselves in the quest to help others. Stay balanced with these tips.
March 28‚ 2007
Stress Busters for Auto Technicians
On-the-job stress for auto technicians can be difficult to manage. Learn how to handle it more effectively.
March 19‚ 2007
Audio: Work/Life Balance
Podcast Interview with author John Chappelear
March 12‚ 2007
Monster Podcasts
Descriptions of and links to all of our Monster podcasts and audio tips.
February 27‚ 2007
Audio: Valentine’s Day Tip
How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day with your partner during the working hours? Hear this advice from Match.com’s columnist Margot Carmichael Lester.
February 08‚ 2007
Ten Career Books for 2007
Looking to improve your work/life balance this year? Book some time with one or more of these 10 career-related titles.
January 22‚ 2007
Resources for Working Dads
Blogs, Web sites, support groups and other sources can help fathers cope with the stresses of balancing parenting and their work.
January 20‚ 2007
Ten Tips for Staying Happy at Work
Before you start looking for greener career pastures, try these 10 tips for maintaining a happy outlook on the job.
January 20‚ 2007
Ten Books to Help Your Career
If you're looking for a change, a paperback may give you the inspiration you need. These 10 will help shape your work life.
January 20‚ 2007
Taking Care on the Road
Life on the road can be filled with unhealthy activities. Here's how to stay in shape and stay connected when you're far from home.
January 20‚ 2007
Five Ways to Destress Your Guy
Your husband struggles to juggle the responsibilities of work, fatherhood and marriage. Here are some ways you can help him.
January 20‚ 2007
Reduce Nursing's Physical Strain
Nursing is not only stressful, but it's also physically demanding. Here's how to avoid on-the-job injuries.
January 20‚ 2007
Make Your Work Life Merry During the Holidays
Too many people allow the holidays to get them down. Learn how to brighten your workday in the glow of the season's cheer.
January 20‚ 2007
Are You in a Rut?
Have you lost that lovin' feeling for your job? Find out if it's just a passing thought, and learn how to fix it if it’s not.
January 20‚ 2007
Stress-Management Tips for Healthcare Workers
If you work in healthcare, stress is a constant. These tips will help you control it before it controls you.
January 20‚ 2007
Get Your Company to Donate to Your Cause
Have a cause you would like to support? Your company may be able to help out. You'll only know if you ask.
January 20‚ 2007
Survive the Night Shift in Healthcare
How many cups of coffee does it take to get through an overnight? Follow these tips for working into the wee hours.
January 20‚ 2007
Teach Your Kids About Money Now
Teaching your kids the importance of finances now may help them get a leg up on their future competition.
January 20‚ 2007
The Sandwich Generation Balances Children and Elderly Parents
Older workers can get caught between dependent children, aging parents and their careers. Learn how to stay sane and employed.
January 20‚ 2007
Prepare Early for Maternity Leave
Both you and your baby will benefit by planning your maternity leave early. Here are some tips as to how to start.
January 20‚ 2007
Volunteer Work for the Whole Family
Giving to the community as a family can benefit you as well, providing more quality time and a sense of purpose for all.
January 20‚ 2007
How to Balance Volunteering and Work
Time commitments often deter people from volunteering. But if there's a will to volunteer, there's often a way.
January 20‚ 2007
Returning After a Leave
Worried about how an extended leave will affect your career? Here's how to make sure it doesn't.
January 20‚ 2007
Great Books for the Striving Careerist in 2006
Want to give that striving careerist a new year's boost? Get the lowdown on some of the best career titles.
January 20‚ 2007
Ten Songs for Job Seekers
What songs are out there for the average job seeker who's looking for a break? We found these 10.
January 20‚ 2007
Seven Movies to Motivate You
If your job or job search has hit a snag, these films will get your motivation out of the basement.
January 20‚ 2007
Fathers' Quest for Balance
We love our kids. We love (or maybe just need) our jobs. Balancing the responsibilities of both is no small task. Get tips here.
January 20‚ 2007
Putting Their Families First
Despite their desires to succeed in their careers, many men are scaling back on work for the sake of their families.
January 20‚ 2007
Court Gives Family Leave to State Workers
Some states have claimed the FMLA doesn't apply to their employees, but the Supreme Court disagrees.
January 20‚ 2007
My Job Is Killing Me!
Could your job be making you sick and tired? Learn to destress and detoxify your work in three easy steps.
January 20‚ 2007
Relax at Your Desk with These Techniques
Work can be quite stressful. Try these yoga techniques right at your workstation to cool off and calm down.
January 20‚ 2007
Beat the 3 p.m. Slump
It's that time of day when you yearn to put your head down on your desk. Keep your energy up with these tips.
January 20‚ 2007
Stressful Days, Sleepless Nights
You're up all night because your mind keeps focusing on office issues, and then you're drowsy all day because you didn't get your rest. Learn how to take control.
January 20‚ 2007
What Your Job-Related Dreams Could Be Telling You
Whether they're about showing up at the office naked or killing the boss, your dreams about work could be telling you something.
January 20‚ 2007
Cope with Working the Holidays in Healthcare
Dreading another holiday on the job? Banish your inner grinch with these tips from healthcare veterans.
January 20‚ 2007
Perks Keep Public Accountants at Work
To keep employees happy, public accounting firms are turning to perks like flextime and corporate chefs.
January 20‚ 2007
Beat Burnout in Home Health
These tips can help workers in this emotionally and physically demanding healthcare field keep from burning out.
January 20‚ 2007
Trucker Dating
An on-the-road lifestyle can make finding romance very difficult. Technology can help you meet your match for the long haul.
January 20‚ 2007
Coming Out at Work
Should you reveal your sexual orientation to coworkers? Consider this advice.
January 20‚ 2007
Manage Work and a Family Crisis
Your job is stressful enough. But what happens when a family crisis occurs? These steps will help you cope.
January 20‚ 2007
Ten CDs to Brighten Your Workday
Need a little boost to get you through the day? These 10 CDs, ranging from classic rock to Tex-Mex, will help do the trick.
January 20‚ 2007
Job Sharing
While not every manager will share your enthusiasm about job sharing, some consider it a viable option.
January 20‚ 2007
Take Care of Loved Ones or Yourself with the FMLA
Did you know you can take time off from work under the Family and Medical Leave Act? Get the details here.
January 20‚ 2007
Position Your Career for Success with Feng Shui
Learn about this ancient Chinese science of placing objects so you can position your career for success.
January 20‚ 2007
Do You Have Work/Life Balance?
Only 20 percent of workers are happy with their work/life balance. Find out why everyone is so stressed and what you can do.
January 20‚ 2007
Executives and Stress
Career pressures can harm physical and mental health. Here's how you can balance the personal and professional.
January 20‚ 2007
Let Stress Work for You
We can't change stress in the workplace -- only our reaction to it. So what to do? Here are some suggestions.
January 20‚ 2007
Pleasures and Perils of Paid Time-Off Plans
PTO plans, which allow workers to accrue days off to use more or less as they wish, can be a mixed bag. Learn about the issues.
January 20‚ 2007
Longer Work Hours Stress Families
Longer work hours are putting added stress on dual-income families, with both parents paying a price.
January 20‚ 2007
Time of Your Life and a Retail Career
Retail jobs can be demanding on your time and sanity, but there are ways to balance your career and your life.
January 20‚ 2007
Balance Work and Life as an HR Professional
HR professionals help others juggle work and family life. But can they achieve balance in their own lives?
January 20‚ 2007
Ten Excuses for Missing Work
What do you tell the boss when you want to skip out of the office for a day? Here are five excuses to try and five to avoid.
January 20‚ 2007
Does Your Office Make You Sick, Literally?
Are you always sneezing or getting headaches at work? Your office could be the culprit. Get details here.
January 20‚ 2007
Don't Work Yourself Sick
Got another cold? It could be because of your attitude and approach to work. Learn more, plus get a list of 10 healthy jobs.
January 20‚ 2007
Heading Back to School?
If you're returning to the classroom, check out our tips for juggling work, school and a personal life.
January 20‚ 2007
How Do You Balance the Holidays and Work?
You have parties, shopping, cooking -- and don’t forget your job. Try these tips from Monster members for how to get it all done.
January 20‚ 2007
Battling Burnout in Healthcare
The odds are high that burnout will strike every healthcare professional at some point.
January 20‚ 2007
Ten GLBT New Year's Resolutions
It's great to get in shape and get organized, but what about work? Consider these 10 GLBT-themed resolutions.
January 20‚ 2007
Dangers to Avoid If Your Tech Job Is Also Your Hobby
How do you best manage your tech career when your work is also your hobby? That's a real issue for techies who need to watch for these danger signs.
January 20‚ 2007