Jobs & Work
Heavy Multitasking Makes You Worse At It
B.T. Ballenger on January 25, 2013
That’s the conclusion of a new scientific study.
Man Outsourced His Own Job to China
B.T. Ballenger on January 17, 2013
Then he spent the day getting paid to watch cat videos and surf the Internet. Until he got caught.
How Lance Armstrong Will Keep Making Money
B.T. Ballenger on January 16, 2013
After confessing to Oprah, the cyclist has some options to keep raking in the cash.
Unemployment Fraud Scheme Revealed
B.T. Ballenger on January 16, 2013
21 people have charged in this $5 million plot which involved fake employers and more than 400 “employees.”
Walmart Will Hire Every Vet Who Wants a Job
B.T. Ballenger on January 16, 2013
The program begins Memorial Day, and is expected to lead to 100,000 hires.
More Working Families Living In Near-Poverty
B.T. Ballenger on January 16, 2013
A new study says roughly 10.4 million families struggle to pay for necessities, which is up 200,000 from the number a year ago.
Happy People Make More Money
B.T. Ballenger on January 7, 2013
New research ties wealth to emotional health. One of the keys to success may be a happy childhood.
15 Ways to Make Up for Higher Taxes
Linda Doell on January 4, 2013
All holidays have to end – including the payroll tax holiday. If you make $50,000 a year, increased Social Security withholding means you’ll take home $1,000 less in 2013 than you did last year. How can you make up the shortfall? Let’s count the ways.
2013’s Most Stressful Jobs
B.T. Ballenger on January 3, 2013
A study measured different kinds of job demands to decide who has the most hectic work. The results are a little strange.
9 Ways to Turn Your Career Around
Guest Blogger on December 20, 2012
Are you tired of celebrating Fridays and dreading Monday mornings? Here are some tips to take control of your situation and land a rewarding job you’re passionate about.
Judge: Worker’s Comp Will Cover Sex Accident
B.T. Ballenger on December 19, 2012
A court ruled an Australian woman injured during an intimate moment on a business trip is eligible for benefits.
How to Stop Getting Distracted at Work
B.T. Ballenger on December 12, 2012
Learn what companies are doing to help us be more productive.
Unemployment at 4-Year Low
B.T. Ballenger on December 7, 2012
The unemployment rate is 7.7 percent, although it excludes people who gave up looking for work.
Why Do Women Earn Less Than Men?
Guest Blogger on December 5, 2012
Women are paid 77 cents for every dollar earned by men, according to a recent study by the American Association of University Women. What’s behind this?
Corporate Profits Soar But Pay Doesn’t
B.T. Ballenger on December 4, 2012
Companies are making more, but their employees aren’t.
8 Big Social Media Disasters of 2012
Dori Zinn on December 3, 2012
Take a look at this year’s major social media blunders from companies like McDonald’s, KitchenAid, and more.
Women Getting More Raises than Men
B.T. Ballenger on November 28, 2012
But men still make more, according to a new study. How come?
One in Three Have Childhood Dream Job
B.T. Ballenger on November 27, 2012
Remember what you wanted to be when you grew up? Many did – and got there.
Does Status Matter More Than Money?
B.T. Ballenger on November 27, 2012
Survey says: yes, at least among young adults.
Where Are the Walmart Protests?
B.T. Ballenger on November 23, 2012
The threat of a Black Friday employee walkout didn’t really materialize, according to various reports.
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