Jobs & Work
Most Working Parents Say They Work From Desire, Not Just Need
Jim Gold on August 24, 2015
A survey challenges the assumption that parents seeking work flexibility aren’t truly committed to their careers.
Why Rent Control Won’t Make Housing More Affordable
Marilyn Lewis on August 24, 2015
Astronomical rents are in part a legacy of the recession. What economists say should be done to address the massive gap between working people’s pay and the high cost of housing.
Out of Wi-Fi Range? 3 Tips for Getting Some Work Done Anyway
Krystal Steinmetz on August 23, 2015
Even if you lack Internet access, you can still be remarkably productive, if you want to be, of course. Here’s how.
What’s Wrong With Our Debate Over Higher Wages
Bob Sullivan on August 21, 2015
Wages have been stagnant in the United States for decades. It’s a ticking time bomb for our economy.
Are You at Risk of Being Replaced by a Robot?
Krystal Steinmetz on August 20, 2015
Fear not! Technology has eliminated many jobs that humans used to do, but has more than made up for it by creating jobs in other areas, a new study says. Here’s the scoop.
Summer’s Winding Down: Time to Jump-Start Your Job Search
Hiram Reisner on August 20, 2015
As the season comes to a close, dust off your resume, revise it with fresh eyes, and be ready to network as people get back to the office.
Expose of Amazon’s ‘Bruising Workplace’ Stirs Furious Debate
Krystal Steinmetz on August 18, 2015
Whether it is a brilliant team “helping invent the future, and laughing along the way” or a sweat shop ignoring employees’ well-being depends on whom you talk to.
College Degree Not Enough to Level the Field for Minorities
Krystal Steinmetz on August 18, 2015
The long-term trend is “shockingly clear,” according the author of a new report showing that black and Hispanic college grads struggle to close wealth gap.
Employers Say These Are the 4 Keys to a Winning Resume
Karla Bowsher on August 14, 2015
Not only can embellishing your resume backfire, but it also may be unnecessary. Here are better ways to make yourself stand out.
Companies With Big Gaps Between CEO and Worker Pay
Karla Bowsher on August 13, 2015
The CEO of one company earned $644 for every $1 the average worker earned last year. Find out more.
The Good and Bad News About Next Year’s Pay Raises
Krystal Steinmetz on August 12, 2015
A new employer survey reveals that 2016 will likely come with a pay raise for most American workers. Find out how much you can expect.
How Millions of Americans Are Robbed of Their Legal Pay
Krystal Steinmetz on August 11, 2015
Stopping scofflaws becomes more difficult as a smattering of cities and states bump up minimum wages.
American Workers Put in Billions of Hours a Month, for Free
Krystal Steinmetz on August 11, 2015
Unpaid caregiving plays a pivotal support role in U.S. economy, researchers say.
Probing the Source of White-Black Economic Divide
Krystal Steinmetz on August 10, 2015
Brookings researchers find the gap persists even among populations that follow the “success sequence”
Will This Family-Friendly Trend Take Hold in Your Workplace?
Krystal Steinmetz on August 10, 2015
Check out the latest big tech move to be more generous with leave for new parents and caregivers.
3 Golden Rules of Packing Lunch for Work or School
Karla Bowsher on August 10, 2015
Taking your own lunch to work or school can save a lot of cash. Here are three tips for making the process easy.
The Startling Cost of Keeping CEOs Safe
Karla Bowsher on August 10, 2015
You might think a CEO faces much less day-to-day danger than a firefighter or police officer, but security costs seem to suggest otherwise.
Need a Job? Check Out These 2 Talent-Hungry Industries
Krystal Steinmetz on August 10, 2015
Where are the opportunities as the economy builds steam? Hint: It’s not the energy sector.
The Pros and Cons of Job Hopping
Allison Martin on August 7, 2015
Thinking about jumping ship for a new job opportunity? Here are three reasons why that may be a good idea — and a few potential drawbacks of such a strategy.
16 Jobs That Put Women at Greater Risk for Breast Cancer
Karla Bowsher on August 7, 2015
Your job could increase the risk for breast cancer by up to fivefold. Find out which professions pose the greatest risk.
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