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The Rich Gee Group is frequently tapped by many major news and media outlets for their progressive view on business today:
The Wall Street Journal - June 2009
Work & Family Mailbox
Coming back to work after an extended medical absence.
By Sue Shellenbarger
Ripon College Magazine – May 2009
Paving Your Way With Entrepreneurial Success
Steps to a better life during economic hard times.
The Philadelphia Inquirer- March 2009
The Great Communication Debate
More recent crops of college graduates are of the Facebook generation – and that might cause problems.
By Dawn Klingensmith
The Today Show – November 2008
Should You Talk Politics With Your Friends?
Rich’s first appearance nationally on NBC’s The Today Show!
With Kathie Lee Gifford & Hoda Kolb!
The Wall Street Journal – October 2008
Layoff Sign: The Boss’ Cold Shoulder
At a time when employers are making more mass layoffs, reading the cues to your fate is especially important, so you can plan accordingly.
By Dana Mattoli
The Connecticut Post – October 2008
Talking Politics At Work: Yes or No?
It seems that everywhere you look, someone is talking about this year’s presidential election.
By Amanda Cuda
The Wall Street Journal – September 2008
Parental Pull: How to Prepare For an Elder-Care Emergency.
More and more employees will face what seems like a problem with no solution: Planning for the unplannable.
By Sue Shellenbarger
Monster.com – August 2008
Negotiate More than Entry-Level Pay in Your New Career.
A shift into a completely new career doesn’t have to mean a drop back to an entry-level salary.
By Dona DeZube
The Wall Street Journal – July 2008
How Do I Explain A Two-Year Absence To Hiring Managers?
Streamline a difficult employment gap and save the interview.
By Sue Shellenbarger
The John Tesh Radio Show – June 2008
Job Hopping is the Latest Workplace Trend
According to AOL News, a generation ago, the average person changed jobs seven times in their lifetime. Today, it’s more than 10 jobs in at least five different careers.
By John Tesh
New York Times – May 2008
Career Couch: The Gainful Way to Use a Sabbatical
You like your job and want to keep it, but you could use a break that’s longer than a vacation. In academia, professors routinely take sabbaticals in order to recharge. Could that be an option for you in the corporate world?
By Eilene Zimmerman
Fortune Magazine – March 2008
Commentary: When your employer goes bust . . .
It’s every professional’s nightmare: You’re working in a great job for a well-regarded employer, then the company — seemingly overnight — suffers a crisis and is bought out or goes belly-up.
By Anne Fisher
Connecticut Post – March 2008
NCAA tournament distracting workers
Will you duck out of work early today to go watch the games on CBS-TV? But what of the employees you’re leaving behind?
By Amanda Cuda
AOL Money & Finance – February 2008
What if your employer implodes?
Bear Stearns Cos. was able to survive many recessions, inflations and wars. Yet, it was a credit crunch that took down the bank. Now, it looks like thousands will lose their jobs — as well as their savings.
By Wallet Pop
Wall Street Journal – December 2007
Work & Family Mailbox
Question: “I recently received a master of arts degree in art history and have tried without success to find a job in the Memphis arts community. Are there other areas in which my degree might be useful?”
By Sue Shellenbarger
Tampa Tribune – December 2007
The Difference Between Confidence and Cockiness
It’s not hard to become cocky when you’re very good at something. Smart people easily can fall into the cocky moat. Most times they’re not even aware of it. That’s because it doesn’t happen quickly, but over time.
By Bob Weinstein
Tampa Tribune – December 2007
Make Holiday Parties Work For You
Whether you work for a small, medium or large organization, chances are there is going to be some kind of celebratory event. There are two absolute rules you should heed regarding these important events.
By Bob Weinstein
Wall Street Journal – November 2007
Hiring Doesn’t Take a Holiday In December, So Stay Active
Question: “What advice do you have about approaching the job market during the holiday season?”
By Perri Cappell
Wall Street Journal – October 2007
Talking Too Much On a Job Interview May Kill Your Chance
On the eve of Halloween, here’s a scary thought: You can blow a promising opportunity by talking too much during a job interview.
By Joann Lublin
Houston Chronicle – September 2007
The Difference Between Confidence and Cockiness
It’s not hard to become cocky when you’re very good at something. Smart people can very easily fall into the cocky mode. Most times they’re not even aware of it. That’s because it doesn’t happen quickly, but over time.
By Bob Weinstein
Lowes For Pros – September 2007
Contract Conundrum
Regardless of how often people hear about the importance of contracts, few small business owners embrace them until after they have encountered a problem.
By Peter Fretty
CNN – September 2007
Don’t Let Friends Ruin Your Job Search
Friends provide us many things: love, support, camaraderie. Perhaps the most valuable thing they offer us is advice. They’re who we turn to when we need guidance on life, love and everything in between. But there is one subject on which to tread carefully when we’re seeking advice: job hunting.
By Rachel Zupek
News12 TV – August 2007
On The Money – Better Balance Between Work and Life.
It’s almost impossible to balance work and life today – is there an answer to make this a reality?
By Becky Surran
New York Times – August 2007
The Importance of Unburned Bridges
After feeling frustrated and unhappy at work for a while, you’ve found a new job. What is the best way to quit the current one?
By Eilene Zimmerman
Wall Street Journal – July 2007
The Job Less Traveled: Workers Seek Relief From Business Trips
More job candidates are bargaining hard for a perk very rare in the past: less travel.
By Sue Shellenbarger
Wall Street Journal – July 2007
The Work & Family Mailbox
You’ve written about topics that are taboo to discuss at work. What about one’s sexual orientation? I neither flaunt nor hide my homosexuality. However, people generally assume that I’m straight. At what point do I tell them my partner is same-sex?
By Sue Shellenbarger
NY1 News TV – July 2007
On The Money – Visual Resumes – Do They Help or Hinder?
Can you compete with visual/video resumes in the marketplace? Will you get the job or be passed over?
By Shazia Khan
Twentity.com – April 2007
Have You Ever Thought of Using A Career Coach?
A career coach can hone and focus your efforts quickly to target key opportunities and reach your goals that much faster. They’ve been there and they have a map!
By ChaChanna Simpson
Communicado – January 2007
Going The Distance: A Communicado Interview with Executive Coach Rich Gee
How do you conduct the conversation that may change your life?
By Richard Fouts
