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It pays to be mean in the workplace
A new study reveals that difficult people at work tend to earn more money than agreeable colleagues.

IABC to present career-building event in Frankfurt on August 29th
The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) will be hosting a lunch discussion in Frankfurt, Germany about how to leverage career opportunities in the regional communications industry.

Mobile phones used to avoid communication
A new study by the Pew Research Center reveals that 13% of people fake talking on their cell phones to avoid speaking with others.

Chinese Vice President pushes for better labour relations
Improving the legal system and the wage gap between different groups is high on the agenda in China.

Beware of kissing your German colleagues
According to etiquette experts, kissing co-workers on the cheek makes German employees feel uncomfortable.

Riots sweep across the UK; social networking sites and BlackBerry Messenger play a role
Social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook are facing criticism in that they enabled people to organise devastating riots across London and other UK cities. Meanwhile, RIM agreed to co-operate with police after it was discovered that its BlackBerry Messenger service was used to help organise some of the riots.

Facebook watch out: New survey reveals Google+ could be a real threat
Research firm YouGov PLC, along with Bloomberg, has conducted a survey which predicts that within one year, Google+ will become the second largest social network - close on Facebook's heels.

Can you hear me now? - Yes!
45,000 striking Verizon workers are hoping to be heard as they protest potential healthcare benefits and pension cuts by the telecommunications giant.

A new option for instant messaging fans

Facebook has launched its own Facebook Messenger, creating competition for Blackberry Messenger, Whatsapp and other mobile messaging services.