Jobs & Work
Universities Tap Into Craft Beer Craze
Karla Bowsher on January 4, 2016
A growing number of universities are teaching people to turn their love of craft beer into a living. Find out which schools can launch you into a new career.
Check Out This Employee Perk: A $10,000 Resigning Bonus
Krystal Steinmetz on December 30, 2015
A New York-based lingerie retailer has employed some unconventional strategies in its effort to build a positive workplace culture.
U.S. Workers Should See Above-Average Wage Hike
Karla Bowsher on December 29, 2015
Many workers across the globe are projected to get larger pay increases next year. Find out where the raises will be most generous.
Jobs Are Changing in Ways That Could Improve Your Quality of Life
Jim Gold on December 28, 2015
You could benefit as flexible job opportunities continue to grow, pushed by the demands of workers, especially the now-dominant millennials.
More Cities and States Might Boost Minimum Wage in 2016
Karla Bowsher on December 28, 2015
2015 was a great year for minimum-wage hikes, and the momentum is likely to continue. Find out what 2016 holds in store.
Female CFOs Earning More Than Male Counterparts
Karla Bowsher on December 23, 2015
The average working man’s wage growth continues to surpass that of the average woman, but the opposite is the case among some corporate executives.
Shopping for a New Job in 2016? Retail Posts Grow, Change
Jim Gold on December 22, 2015
The retail industry employs nearly 16 million people to sell food, clothing, home furnishings and general merchandise to consumers and will be hiring through 2024, officials predict.
Hate Restaurants’ Automatic Tipping Policies? This Trend Will Please You
Krystal Steinmetz on December 21, 2015
A federal tax change is prompting restaurants to alter the way they charge large groups for gratuity. Many diners will be happy, though servers might suffer.
Company Orders U.S. Employees, Workaholics Included, to Take Vacation
Krystal Steinmetz on December 21, 2015
An Italian company, grappling with how to get its U.S. workers to take a real break, puts in place a mandatory vacation policy.
Here’s Why That Holiday Bonus May Not Be As Good As It Sounds
Krystal Steinmetz on December 17, 2015
One-time bonuses are on the rise, but the practice seems to be nudging out more lasting pay increases.
Is the Office Holiday Party a Dying Tradition?
Karla Bowsher on December 15, 2015
Nearly one-third of businesses will skip the traditional office party this year. Find out what is behind the decision.
Report: Wal-Mart Imports Have Killed 400,000 US Jobs
Krystal Steinmetz on December 10, 2015
The retail chain’s enormous volume of imported goods has taken a heavy toll on American manufacturing jobs over the past decade, according to this study. But some economists say it fails to account for jobs created by the massive trade in other areas.
Is Your Boss Sabotaging Your Company With Spy Tactics?
Dan Schointuch on December 10, 2015
In 1944, our government published a classified field manual for spies outlining ways to sabotage the companies of our nation’s enemies. Unfortunately, to many in the corporate world, many of these tactics could look strangely familiar.
The Fastest-Growing Jobs Have This in Common
Karla Bowsher on December 9, 2015
Anyone who is looking for a secure career would be wise to consider one job field, according to employment projections for the next decade.
Think Your Work Toilet Is Gross? These 5 Things in the Office Are Even Worse
Krystal Steinmetz on December 8, 2015
Find out which seemingly innocent items are harboring lots of disgusting germs, and what to do to avoid getting sick or making other people sick.
Private College Presidents Who Earn Top Dollar
Krystal Steinmetz on December 7, 2015
The paycheck for the average private college president is on the rise. Find out how much the top earners make and which college employees earn even more than presidents at some institutions.
This Career Field Is Begging for Workers
Karla Bowsher on December 7, 2015
The demand for one kind of job regularly exceeds the supply of applicants — with the shortfall estimated to reach 1.5 million unfilled positions by 2022. Find out more.
Where to Find Pockets of Economic Sanity in the United States
Bob Sullivan on December 7, 2015
Here’s where jobs exist, buying a home is within reach and schools are above average. (If you live on a coast, you’re probably not in one of these “sane circles.”
Pentagon Says All Combat Jobs are Now Open to Women
Krystal Steinmetz on December 4, 2015
In a historic move, the defense secretary has lifted a ban on women serving in combat, saying the change will make the military a “better and stronger force.”
The Skill That Employers Struggle to Find
Karla Bowsher on December 3, 2015
Employers are searching for something beyond technical or “hard” skills when weighing job candidates.
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