Tag: Jobs & Work

Don’t Worry, Be Happy: Dakotas Top List for Well-Being

Krystal Steinmetz on February 21, 2014

A new Gallup-Healthways survey measures the state of well-being across the country.

Gap Inc. Raises Pay; Will Walmart Follow?

Krystal Steinmetz on February 20, 2014

The retailer announced it will pay its employees no less than $10 an hour by next year.

Gap Widening Between the Rich and Super Rich

Krystal Steinmetz on February 14, 2014

Income inequality between the top 1 percent and 0.1 percent has outpaced that between the rich and everyone else. Compensation for CEOs is a major reason for that.

Could You Afford to Live on Minimum Wage?

Krystal Steinmetz on February 14, 2014

A New York Times interactive minimum wage calculator offers users a small glimpse into the realities of surviving on America’s lowest legal pay.

10 States With the Fastest Job Growth (and 10 With the Worst)

Marilyn Lewis on February 13, 2014

Employers are hiring again and unemployment is dropping — slowly. New numbers show the states where jobs will be added faster and those expected to lag behind.

10 Best Jobs for College Grads in 2014

Marilyn Lewis on February 6, 2014

This year’s best jobs are in health care and technology. Here’s the list, what they pay and how to get one for yourself.

Obama Rolls Out New Retirement Plan. Will It Help People Save More?

Nancy Dunham on January 29, 2014

The MyRA program announced by President Obama is intended to help low- and middle-income Americans save more for retirement.

More About the Jobless Woman and the Pizzeria Guys in Obama’s Speech

Karen Datko on January 29, 2014

We were intrigued by some of the regular Americans featured in President Obama’s State of the Union speech. Here’s what we’ve learned about them.

Cheating Spouses May Cost Employers $17 Million a Day

Nancy Dunham on January 28, 2014

It turns out that, particularly among those who use the Internet to cruise for love, cheaters are being unfaithful on company time.

Yes, Even a Klutz Like Me Can Walk and Type at the Same Time

Nancy Dunham on January 28, 2014

Is it possible to get exercise while working at a desk? I was walking when I wrote this article.

Should Walmart Pay More? Other Successful Stores Do

Nancy Dunham on January 27, 2014

Image the effect on the economy if Walmart paid its 1.4 million employees more money.

Worst Job in the World? Oakland Raiders Cheerleader

Nancy Dunham on January 24, 2014

NFL cheerleaders always look so happy on the HDTV screen. It appears some have reason not to be.

Should Private Contractors Take Over Airport Security?

Karen Datko on January 17, 2014

Some in Congress say TSA screeners are too rude and that their government jobs should be given to private companies.

6 Tips to Expertly Explain Gaps in Your Resume

Kentin Waits on January 17, 2014

A hiccup in your employment history doesn’t have to signal slackerdom. Take control of how you present the highs — and the lows — of your professional experience.

Study Suggests We’d Rather Work More Than Be Happy

Allison Martin on January 13, 2014

A study published in the Psychological Science journal suggests that many Americans are obsessed with accumulating wealth, even if it’s more than they can spend.

The Majority of Members of Congress Are Millionaires

Allison Martin on January 10, 2014

A new report has found that for the first time ever, more than half of the members of Congress had a net worth of $1 million or more in 2012. What does that mean for us?