Archive for 'Jobs & Work'

A Recovery in Retail?
Sep 10, 2012 - One company says nearly 281,000 retail workers have been hired this year, up 6.5 percent over a year ago.

More Jobs Available Online
Sep 10, 2012 - Monster.com says it's seen a 6 percent increase in job postings since a year ago, even though national unemployment's only dropped one percent since then.

More Americans Have Bad Jobs
Sep 07, 2012 - A study finds workers are more likely to have a salary below $37,000 without benefits than 30 years ago.

10 Hot Jobs for College Grads
Sep 07, 2012 - Tech-savvy careers dominated the University of California San Diego's new career list.

Who’s Keeping Track of You and How to See Your Files
Sep 07, 2012 - Think credit bureaus are the only agencies keeping an eye on you? Think again.

Skills Trump Experience, Hiring Managers Say
Sep 06, 2012 - A new survey of hiring professionals shows they're optimistic and willing to hire less-experienced candidates with the skills to get the job done.

More Women Working in Manufacturing
Sep 04, 2012 - As manufacturing switches from hard labor to high-tech, more women are entering the field and doing well.

Why Donating Free Time Is Good For You
Sep 03, 2012 - Unemployed? Volunteer your way out of the depression.

Lower Salary, More Flexibility?
Aug 31, 2012 - Many people in a new survey would take a 9 percent pay cut for a more flexible work schedule.

For Labor Day – 5 Tips to Labor Less
Aug 31, 2012 - If you'd like to spend more of your life at leisure and less at labor, here are some simple tips to make it happen.

Few Expect Holiday Bonuses
Aug 29, 2012 - A majority of employees would be pleasantly surprised by a $25 gift card.

Wells Fargo Employee Fired Over 10 Cents
Aug 28, 2012 - A 68-year-old bank customer service rep was fired for something he did in 1963.

Women CEOs Among World’s Most Powerful
Aug 27, 2012 - Did you know the CEOs of Sam's Club, Pepsi, and IBM are women?

Fun Facts About Young Workers
Aug 24, 2012 - A big new study names the best cities and companies to work in, along with overplayed skills, common college majors, and other fun facts.