Jobs & Work
10 Tech Tips for Job Hunting
Michael Koretzky on July 10, 2013
Even if you’re not looking for a job in high tech, you need to embrace technology for your job search. Here are the best – and easiest – ways to do that.
Prepaid Cards Are Replacing Paychecks at More Companies
B.T. Ballenger on July 5, 2013
Prepaid payroll cards can make money for banks, and save money for the employers who use them, but they come with heavy fees for employees, many of whom are already earning low wages.
How to Go Back to School (and Is It Worth It?)
Craig Donofrio on July 4, 2013
Thinking about going back to school? We’ll help you decide and tell you how to get there.
Being a Night Owl Might Influence Your Career Choice
B.T. Ballenger on June 25, 2013
New research shows a link between late risers, the classes they pick in college, and the career they end up with. It’s true for morning people, too.
Twinkies Returning to Shelves Next Month
B.T. Ballenger on June 24, 2013
Hostess products are coming back with the same branding and same prices under new ownership.
Not Hired? Your Credit Report May Be to Blame
B.T. Ballenger on June 21, 2013
Surveys show that nearly half of employers conduct credit checks on job candidates, and that one in seven applicants have missed a job opportunity because of the results.
McDonald’s Worker Sues Over Being Paid by Prepaid Card
B.T. Ballenger on June 18, 2013
When it was time for her first paycheck, she was given a prepaid debit card that came with a host of fees instead.
New College Grads Aren’t Ready for Work, Survey Says
B.T. Ballenger on June 14, 2013
Many human resource professionals think this group of grads is unprofessional and can’t write well. Are they wrong?
Health Insurance May Become Unaffordable for Low-Wage Workers
B.T. Ballenger on June 14, 2013
Many low-wage earners will be offered health insurance through their workplace next year, but it might be more than many can reasonably afford.
Study: Nursing Grads Have Lowest Unemployment Rate
B.T. Ballenger on June 13, 2013
Other majors also quickly lead to jobs, while some still have unemployment rates above 10 percent.
Do Unpaid Internships Exploit Young People?
B.T. Ballenger on June 12, 2013
Two former unpaid interns sued a Fox movie studio that they said made them do menial tasks instead of teaching them. A judge said they should have been paid.
Restaurant Asks Patrons Not to Tip Waiters
B.T. Ballenger on June 12, 2013
A New York sushi restaurant pays its waitstaff a salary — with benefits — and tells customers that tips are not allowed. Should other restaurants follow suit?
Jobs Are Available in All 50 States
B.T. Ballenger on June 11, 2013
For the second quarter in a row, businesses in every state are planning to hire more people.
U.S. Income Inequality Has Gotten Even Worse
B.T. Ballenger on June 11, 2013
The difference in income between the wealthy and the rest of us is much more vast than it is in 25 other developed nations.
Costco Shows You Can Have Low Prices and Decent Pay
B.T. Ballenger on June 10, 2013
Does the generous way Costco treats its workers affect your decision to shop there?
The Least Stressful Jobs of 2013
Craig Donofrio on June 3, 2013
Some jobs are much less stressful than others. According to one analysis, university professors have it made. But see if you agree these jobs are actually the least stressful.
Many Baby Boomers Retire Before They’re Ready
B.T. Ballenger on May 31, 2013
Baby boomers born in 1946 retired an average of five years sooner than planned, and those who haven’t expect to keep working longer than they thought two years ago.
The Most Stressful Jobs of 2013
Craig Donofrio on May 31, 2013
A career site has produced a list of the most stressful jobs in America, based on a number of factors like danger, deadlines and how much you’re in the public eye. Did your occupation qualify?
What You Wear at Work Still Affects Promotion Chances
B.T. Ballenger on May 29, 2013
Managers place less emphasis on dress codes than they did 6 years ago, but what you wear still matters. Especially if it’s a chicken suit.
More Moms Than Ever Are the Breadwinners
B.T. Ballenger on May 29, 2013
In 40 percent of homes with children, Mom is the primary source of income for the family. Is that a good thing?
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