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When it comes to seafood, do you prefer farm raised or wild? Farm raised means the environment is controlled. You can figure out what wild means. Those terms don’t just apply to fish — they have a direct application to your career. Farm raised: This is working in the same job, for...

Good communication is key to collaboration, problem solving and, ultimately, success in the workplace. Annoying a colleague when you speak creates a barrier to good communication, and all those benefits that come along with it. A recent Marist Poll asked respondents what words, phrases and verbal fillers were the most...

In a recent survey by California-based staffing firm Robert Half, respondents were asked to recount some of the biggest breaches of workplace etiquette they had seen. The Tantrum: A coworker stormed out of a meeting after hurling papers into the air and screaming “forget this.” The Snooze: An employee feel asleep...

Based in Plano, Texas, jcpenney has more than 1,100 stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The department store chain got its start in 1902, when namesake James Cash Penney opened the Golden Rule dry goods store in Kemmerer, Wyo. As the chain expanded, the Golden Rule name was phased...

Since it’s founding in 1983, Costco has gone on to become one of the largest retailers in the world (and the world’s largest retailer of fine wine). The buy-in-bulk warehouse chain employs more than 140,000 people, who serve some 55 million members. If you’re ever out of the country and...

Target, which opened its first store in 1962 in Minnesota, is the second-largest discount retailer, trailing behind Walmart. More than 350,000 people work for Target. Its headquarters are in Minneapolis. Target, whose bullseye logo is one of the most recognizable brand images, announced this year that it will open up...

Founded in 1940 in San Bernardino, Calif., McDonald’s has spread throughout the U.S. and the world with more than 31,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. Worldwide, more than 1.5 million people work for McDonald’s. Here’s a look at employee happiness at McDonald’s as of Oct. 10: Happiness Factor CareerBliss* Rating Growth Opportunity 3.4 Compensation 3.0 Benefits 2.9 Recommend to...

Launched as a single dry goods store in 1858, Macy’s has grown to include about 800 stores selling everything from clothes to home furniture and some 167,000 (as of 2009) employees. Here’s a look at employee happiness at Macy’s as of Oct. 6: Happiness Factor CareerBliss* Rating Growth Opportunity 3.4 Compensation 3.3 Benefits 3.4 Recommend to Others 3.4 Work-Life Balance 3.6 Career Advancement 3.4 Senior Management 3.7 Job...

Headquartered in Oakland, Calif., Kaiser Permanente was founded in 1945 by industrialist Henry Kaiser and physician Sidney Garfield. The nonprofit integrated managed care consortium has 8.7 million health plan members, 35 medical centers and 431 medical offices. Kaiser operates in nine states and the District of Columbia. It schedules...

A $600 loan from mom allowed two college-aged brothers in Wichita, Kan., to open the first Pizza Hut in 1958. The name of their new pizzeria was dictated by the nine-character limit on the sign they had bought. A year later, the first franchise location was opened. By 1972,...

In 1960, brothers Tom and James Monaghan bought DomiNick’s, a small pizzeria in Ypsilanti, Mich. Less then a year later, James traded his portion of the business for a used VW Beetle. Tom changed the name of the pizzeria to Domino’s. He opened a second location in 1967. By 1978,...

Forever 21 was founded in 1984 as Fashion 21 — a small clothing store featuring South Korean fashions that catered to mostly middle-aged women. Within five years, the chain had changed its name and opened its 11th store. Today Forever 21, Inc., operates some 500 stores in the U.S., Canada,...

Dollar Tree, Inc., operates more than 4,000 discount stores throughout the U.S. More than 54,000 people work for Dollar Tree. Here’s a look at employee happiness at Dollar Tree as of Oct. 16: Happiness Factor CareerBliss* Rating Growth Opportunity 3.1 Compensation 3.1 Benefits 3.1 Recommend to Others 3.1 Work-Life Balance 3.0 Career Advancement 3.1 Senior Management 3.3 Job Security 3.0 Overall score 3.0 * CareerBliss Ratings are derived from company reviews that...

That warm, delicious cup of java is more than just a beverage. It has extraordinary powers to lift your spirits, make you feel warm and fuzzy and infuse you with stimulants that boost energy and sharpen your mind. Today, we recognize the beverage that has helped us through the best...

CareerBliss Snapshot: Ace Hardware By the CareerBliss Team on October 9, 2011 Ace Hardware was founded in 1924 by Chicago hardware store owners who wanted to save money and be more competitive by pooling their money and buying in bulk. Today, there are more than 4,400 Ace franchises across the U.S. and...

Founded in the late 1970s in Georgia with a handful of stores, Home Depot has grown to be the largest home improvement chain in the U.S., with well over 2,000 stores and and some 320,000 employees. Still headquartered in Georgia, Home Depot has stores in all 50 states, several U.S....

Ericsson began as a telegraph repair shop in Sweden more than a century ago. Today, Ericsson is a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and services, serving customers in 180 countries. Ericsson came in at No. 9 on CareerBliss’ 50 Happiest Companies of 2012 list. Why Employees are Happy: “Great company...

One of the world’s largest energy companies, Chevron seeks to “provide the energy people need to fuel human progress.” Chevron came in at No. 10 on CareerBliss’ 50 Happiest Companies for 2012 list. Why Employees are Happy: “There’s chance to grow with a company like Chevron and do your best with...

Founded in Ohio in 1990, Bath & Body Works has more than 1,600 stores across the U.S. and Canada. The chain, which sells bath and personal items, has also announced plans to expand into the Middle East. The Good: “The company is family friendly. It’s a growing company to work for; they...

Steve Ells opened the first Chipotle Mexican Grill nearly two decades ago in a former ice cream store in Denver, Colo. The fast-casual chain known for its hearty burritos has since expanded to include some 1,100 locations across the U.S. and in Canada and England. More than 26,000 people work...