Inside Express

What Are You Thankful For This Holiday Season?

When Thanksgiving comes around every year, we tend to think about what we’re thankful for, whether it’s our family and friends, our home, or simply the ability to provide for our family. But given the unsteady economy and talks of layoffs, many are increasingly thankful simply to have a job. So, we want to know what you appreciate most about your job, or what you would be most appreciative of if you landed a job tomorrow. Take our poll, and then give us your feedback in the comments section below.

Express is now on Facebook!

Express on FacebookIt’s an exciting day at Express – we’re happy to announce we’re now on Facebook! Please check out our page and let us know what you think. We’ll be posting videos, contests, and more, so don’t miss it!

Become a Featured Fan
One thing we’ll be doing is featuring some our fans by posting their story and photo here (on our blog) and on Facebook. For your chance at being featured, first you’ll have to become an Express fan on Facebook. Then, leave us a comment on our Facebook wall telling us a little bit about your Express story. Then, we’ll contact fans to find out more.

Not on Facebook?
To become a fan of Express, you have to have a Facebook profile. If you don’t have one, you can sign up for your own profile as long as you have a working e-mail address.

Send Us Your Suggestions
Have a suggestion about what you want to see on the Express Facebook page? Leave us a comment or write a message on our wall, and we’ll get back with you. We’re on Facebook for you, so let us know what you want to see!

Tis’ the Season for Second Jobs

Last year, in our November poll, we asked our readers to tell us why they’d consider taking a seasonal job. Most people said they wanted to get their foot in the door at a company with the hopes of getting hired full time after the holiday season.

This year, as the economic landscape worsens and the holidays are yet again upon us, we’d like to know where you stand on the idea of taking a second job as the holidays approach. Let us know by voting in our poll, and feel free to share your stories and comments in the comments section!

How Do You Get to Work?

The way people get to work and back home every day varies and depends on location, the distance to work, and the availability of public transportation. So, we want to know how you get to work every day. Vote in our poll and then leave us your feedback in the comments section below to let us know what your preferred method of transportation is and if you get to use it.

Relax and Enjoy the Show – Plus Enter for Your Chance to Win $250

It’s time for phase two of our video contest! We received over 100 videos – from those that made us laugh to those that made us cry. Now, you can watch our top 10 videos and experience the creativity and entertainment for yourself.

Plus, you get to vote on the winning video – and who will win the $1,000 grand prize.

But did you know that when you vote, you can enter a drawing for a chance to win $250 yourself? What are you waiting for? Watch the Express Associate Video Testimonials right now and vote for your favorite today.

Voting closes Dec. 5, so vote now and vote often!

For more information on entering the contest, and to view and vote on videos, go to www.expresspros.com/expressyourself.

Should You Talk Politics at Work?

With all the talk about the upcoming election – not to mention the candidates, the economy, and the new bailout bill that just passed, politics is a hot topic of conversation – just about as hot as whether or not we should be talking about it at work. In the past, politics has been a major faux paus of controversial topics, along with sex, money, and religion – not just at work, but in general. But, as our culture has changed, people are more and more vocal about their opinions in a variety of places, from blogs to conversation with friends.

When you spend so much time at work chatting it up with your fellow co-workers about all other types of issues, it’s hard not to bring up your thoughts and opinions about this hot topic – one of the most historic elections in our lifetime.

How Sick Have You Gone to Work?

Imagine you wake up late, sore, hot, and with a scratchy throat. It’s all you can do to drag yourself out of bed, brush your teeth, and make it to work on time. But should you?

As cold and flu season begins, the topic of whether or not to stay home from work doesn’t always get as much discussion as it should. Every person responds differently to illnesses, but it’s often a first impulse to push through the fatigue and discomfort illness can bring. That’s why many sick workers avoid taking a day off or using sick or PTO days for recovery.

But, physicians say that staying home when you’re really sick not only leads to a speedier recovery in most cases, it also helps keep illness from spreading. So, for the sake of yourself – and others! – check out these guidelines to find out if you’re too sick to go to work.

Curious if you’ve gone to work too sick for your own good? Check your answer here. Have a story about yourself or someone else working sick? Share your tales in the comments below.