Jobs & Work
Vote Romney or Get Fired?
B.T. Ballenger on October 23, 2012
Some employers are announcing they may cut jobs if Obama wins. Is that a threat – and is it legal?
The Perks of Silicon Valley
B.T. Ballenger on October 23, 2012
Working for a tech company that’s a household name can bring unusually awesome benefits home, too.
Study: You’re Wrong About How Much You Work
B.T. Ballenger on October 20, 2012
Whether it’s fatigue or a fib, a new government report says many people exaggerate how hard they work.
Give Me a Better Boss
B.T. Ballenger on October 18, 2012
Would you pick a better boss over a raise? Many would, according to a new survey.
Why Do Women Make Less Than Men?
B.T. Ballenger on October 18, 2012
A questioner at Tuesday night’s presidential debate raised the age-old question. But the answer is more complicated than a two-minute response would allow.
How Jobs and Pay Affect Voting Behavior
B.T. Ballenger on October 18, 2012
Which candidate do psychologists favor? What about doctors or nurses?
7 Controversial Ways to Boost Your Salary
Jeffrey Trull on October 15, 2012
What do short, baby-faced, and honest people have in common? They all might have a harder time getting ahead at work.
10 Reasons Your College Major Matters
B.T. Ballenger on November 5, 2012
The census bureau just released a first-ever report analyzing lifetime earnings by degree. How major is the impact of your major? Bigger than you think…
20 Best Cities for Working Moms
Karla Bowsher on October 11, 2012
These 20 locales have the best combination of high women’s earnings and low crime rates in the U.S., among other statistics that anyone could appreciate.
20 Successful People Who Battled Depression
Karla Bowsher on October 11, 2012
What do Mozart, Gwyneth Paltrow, Terry Bradshaw, and Abe Lincoln have in common? And what do they have to do with you? Today’s the day to find out.
Government Pumps $20 Million into Manufacturing
B.T. Ballenger on October 10, 2012
A weirdly named government taskforce is handing out money to promising businesses, hoping to give the economy a boost in nine states.
5 Traits That Get People Hired
B.T. Ballenger on October 9, 2012
Employers have judged you 30 seconds into an interview. Here’s how to make them like you.
The Social Media Job Hunt
B.T. Ballenger on October 9, 2012
More people are using social networks to help find work – even if they already have jobs.
Consumer Bureau: A Job Creator?
B.T. Ballenger on October 8, 2012
A government crackdown on bad practices in the financial industry is scaring some companies into lawyering up.
15 Jobs That Require the Most Coffee
B.T. Ballenger on October 8, 2012
Coffee lovers, how do your drinking habits stack up with other professions? Find out who is most serious about getting caffeinated.
How to Survive Unemployment
Angela Colley on October 8, 2012
Being unemployed doesn’t mean you have to sit at home alone or give up your favorite things. Follow this guide and live well through your unemployment.
6 Part-Time Jobs with Benefits
B.T. Ballenger on October 5, 2012
Combining the insurance of full-time with the flexibility of part-time? It could happen, if you’re qualified for one of these occupations.
More People Are Working From Home
B.T. Ballenger on October 5, 2012
In 2010, 4.3 percent of American workers did their jobs from home. Half of them were self-employed, but opportunities are growing fast in certain fields, too.
More Jobs!
B.T. Ballenger on October 5, 2012
The unemployment rate drops to a three-year low, and data reveals that we gained more jobs over the summer than initial estimates suggested.
How Often People Miss Work
B.T. Ballenger on October 3, 2012
According to a new survey, big companies say their employees don’t show up 3.5 percent of the time. Many of them don’t think it’s hurt productivity or profits.
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