Jobs & Work
Forget What You Were Taught About Eating Breakfast
Marilyn Lewis on October 9, 2015
New research challenges the idea of breakfast as the most important meal of the day. And that thing about skipping breakfast causing weight gain? Not so much.
10 Smooth Tips for a Better Shave
Karla Bowsher on October 7, 2015
A clean shave is both a necessity and a nuisance for many men and women alike. But these low-cost tips can help keep your skin irritation-free.
California Law Closes Gender Pay Gap, but Woes Remain
Karla Bowsher on October 7, 2015
A new state law will help California women fight unfair pay practices, but other challenges remain.
Need Some Work? Amazon Expands Delivery by Uber-Style Drivers
Krystal Steinmetz on October 6, 2015
Is Flex bringing ultra-fast delivery and potential driving jobs to your city next?
Winners and Losers in the Pacific Trade Deal
Karla Bowsher on October 6, 2015
A historic trade deal is one step closer to adoption, but it remains controversial. Find out why.
Ask Stacy: I Don’t Have Enough to Retire. What Can I Do?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Maybe you can relate: This reader sees retirement looming but, because she hasn’t saved enough, she’s afraid her golden years will be anything but. What can she do?
It’s Not All Fun and Selfies for Millennials in the Job Market
Jim Gold on October 6, 2015
Young workers portrayed as self-absorbed and coddled are in fact grappling with a tough, rapidly changing world, a new survey suggests. And they need help.
Freelancers Happy, Better Paid Than Salaried Workers
Karla Bowsher on October 5, 2015
About 1 in 3 people are now working on a freelance basis — and many earn more money than they did at traditional jobs.
Nearly Half of Happy Employees Are Angling to Quit
Krystal Steinmetz on October 1, 2015
A new survey reveals that contrary to popular belief, a happy employee isn’t always a committed and loyal employee.
Sit Too Long? The 10-Minute Fix That Could Save Your Life
Karla Bowsher on September 29, 2015
Prolonged sitting has been associated with greater risks of potentially fatal conditions. But there may be a simple way to prevent — and even reverse — the damage.
And the Award for Cutting the Most Jobs Goes to …
Karla Bowsher on September 29, 2015
Outplacement company Challenger, Gray & Christmas sees some ominous signs in the latest wave of layoffs. Find out more.
Check Out This Job Perk: Help Paying Down Student Loans
Krystal Steinmetz on September 28, 2015
This benefit could help PricewaterhouseCoopers compete for college graduates and, it says, help solve a societal problem caused by student loan debt.
Why Kickstarter Dropped Its ‘Unlimited Vacation’ Policy
Krystal Steinmetz on September 27, 2015
The popular crowdfunding site says too much flexibility actually undermined employees’ work-life balance. We’ll explain.
Has Starbucks Broken a Promise to Its Employees?
Karla Bowsher on September 25, 2015
Some baristas say they still are getting shortchanged by unpredictable workweeks. At least one organization agrees.
The 10 Job Titles With the Biggest Pay Hikes This Year
Karla Bowsher on September 24, 2015
Glassdoor lists 20 positions with total-pay increases of 3 percent to 10 percent, all above the national average. What are they?
The 10 Best Companies for Working Moms
Krystal Steinmetz on September 23, 2015
Here are the firms that lead the way on maternity leave, advancement programs and other family friendly policies, according to an annual report by Working Mother magazine. Did your employer make the grade?
The 10 Most Affordable Cities in America
Karla Bowsher on September 23, 2015
Think your costs of living are too high? Try moving to this region of the country. Find out more.
Census Data Reveal a Grim Fact About Male U.S. Workers’ Earning Power
Krystal Steinmetz on September 22, 2015
A new report says the average full-time working male in the U.S. is earning less than his counterpart did in 1973.
Halliburton to Pay a Whopping $18.3 Million in Workers’ Back Wages
Krystal Steinmetz on September 22, 2015
Oilfield service giant owes more than 1,000 workers in one of the biggest overtime recovery cases taken up by the U.S. Department of Labor.
12 Effective Weapons for Stopping Robocalls
Marilyn Lewis on September 21, 2015
Some crafty and determined telemarketers and scammers plague our lives with auto-dialed calls. But you can block them.
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