Jobs & Work
The Gender Pay Gap Is More Complex Than You Think
Karla Bowsher on November 6, 2015
The so-called “gender pay gap” is affected by several factors, and not all have to do with bias, a new analysis finds.
Why Retiring at 75 May Become the New Norm
Karla Bowsher on November 4, 2015
A study finds that a 23-year-old new graduate earning about $45,500 will not be able to retire until age 75. Learn about the main factors behind this reality.
Amazon Makes a Move to Become More Family Friendly
Krystal Steinmetz on November 3, 2015
The e-commerce giant — recently lambasted by The New York Times as having a “bruising workplace” — is the latest tech company to seriously sweeten its parental leave policy.
Want the Job? Delete These 5 Lines From Your Cover Letter
Krystal Steinmetz on November 2, 2015
A great cover letter can make the difference between getting through the door or having your job application tossed in the recycle bin. To get there, avoid these empty lines like the plague.
Why Your Doctor Might Want to Become a ‘Drop Out’
Karla Bowsher on November 2, 2015
In the past 18 months, the Drop Out Club’s membership has more than doubled. Find out why your doctor might be the next to join.
Record Number of Americans Renounce Citizenship
Krystal Steinmetz on November 1, 2015
More and more Americans are giving up their U.S. passports and saying goodbye to Uncle Sam. Here’s why.
100 CEOs to Retire With as Much as 50 Million Families Combined
Karla Bowsher on October 29, 2015
The retirement funds of the 100 wealthiest CEOs are worth a combined $4.9 billion — equal to the total retirement savings of 41 percent of American families. Find out how this happened.
Multitasking Moms and Dads Suffer Silently in the Workplace
Bob Sullivan on October 28, 2015
Why do they remain quiet even as they drive themselves insane trying to keep all the balls in the air?
Sorry to Say, Women: The Gender Pay Gap is Widening
Krystal Steinmetz on October 21, 2015
As men’s earnings grow at twice the pace of women’s, analysts parse the data and try to explain why. Here are some of the theories.
Amazon Is Hiring a Crazy Number of Seasonal Workers
Krystal Steinmetz on October 21, 2015
Even as some brick-and-mortar retailers cut back on their holiday hiring, the e-commerce giant plans to expand its seasonal staffing by 25 percent over 2014.
How Employers Are Trying to Boost Your Retirement
Karla Bowsher on October 21, 2015
Grim news about how little money Americans save for retirement makes headlines regularly. But one recent trend in employer-sponsored 401(k) plans could help change that.
Don’t Wait on Hold for Customer Service: There’s a Better Way
Marilyn Lewis on October 21, 2015
Luckily, cunning minds have devised apps, websites and strategies that we can use to get questions and complaints heard immediately.
Top 10 Jobs of the Year for Work-Life Balance
Karla Bowsher on October 20, 2015
Work-life balance has been harder to come by in recent years. But a new study says these jobs offer the best shot at achieving that goal.
No Joke: This University Now Offers Free MBAs
Karla Bowsher on October 20, 2015
Arizona State University is offering full scholarships to all students accepted into its full-time MBA program starting next fall. Find out why.
The 10 Most Sought-After Employers in North America
Karla Bowsher on October 19, 2015
Technology companies dominate the upper ranks of LinkedIn’s latest list of the most desirable employers. Find out who tops the list.
Global Economic Crisis Hurting One-Third of Youth
Karla Bowsher on October 15, 2015
About 1 in 3 young people worldwide are currently not working, training or in school. Find out what can be done to turn the situation around.
Tempted to Accept That LinkedIn Invitation? Think Twice
Bob Sullivan on October 15, 2015
You never know. That one connection could be the first step toward a new job — or the first step toward getting hacked.
To Live on Minimum Wage, You Must Work a Ton of Hours
Karla Bowsher on October 14, 2015
A nonprofit says a minimum-wage worker has to log a lot of hours to make what’s considered a living wage in the U.S. Find out just how many hours it takes.
Need a Job? What About One of These 48,000 Openings?
Krystal Steinmetz on October 11, 2015
A new report reveals that there is a huge – and growing – need for workers in the transport industry. And the pay is solid, if you can manage the lifestyle.
More Resorts Catering to ‘Bleisure’ Travelers
Krystal Steinmetz on October 11, 2015
The move is on to lure busy professionals who want to combine their business trips with leisure and family time.
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