Jobs & Work
Apply Now: 7 Places to Find a Job Today
Karla Bowsher on October 3, 2012
Despite gloomy unemployment numbers, this is a great time to find a job. Here’s where to apply.
Cute Animals May Make Us Work Better
B.T. Ballenger on October 3, 2012
Japanese researchers have found pictures of kittens and puppies make people more careful and efficient at certain tasks.
Millionaires Collected Unemployment During Recession
B.T. Ballenger on October 3, 2012
954,000 homes making income over $100,000 and a few thousand millionaires are among those who collected unemployment benefits in 2009.
Can My Employer Steal My 401(k)?
Guest Blogger on October 2, 2012
The good news: Your 401(k) is probably protected if your employer goes out of business. Just make sure you take the following precautions.
Hiring Managers Prefer Ex-Criminals to Unemployed?
B.T. Ballenger on September 28, 2012
A new survey of hiring managers has bad news for the long-term unemployed: After two years, they’d rather hire a small-time thief.
Robotic Job Creators
B.T. Ballenger on September 27, 2012
Can machines create American jobs instead of taking them away? Sure, Time magazine says – if they prevent outsourcing.
More Jobs Than We Thought
B.T. Ballenger on September 27, 2012
A revision to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ March jobs report says the economy gained 386,000 more jobs than previously believed.
Toys “R” Us is Hiring
B.T. Ballenger on September 25, 2012
The toy chain will add 45,000 seasonal workers at stores and distribution centers nationwide.
Nail Interviews in 10 Minutes
B.T. Ballenger on September 20, 2012
A new study says that’s how long you have to make an impression on a hiring manager.
More People Have Job Security
B.T. Ballenger on September 19, 2012
A new survey says a majority of employees are working on an emergency fund, though few think they might lose their job in the next three months.
Work Stress is a Heart Attack Risk
B.T. Ballenger on September 14, 2012
Medical journal The Lancet recently published a study showing low-level but demanding jobs significantly raise the risk of heart disease.
6 Ways to Protect Your Work Computer
B.T. Ballenger on September 14, 2012
Last week consumer data that may have been stolen from an FBI laptop was posted online. How do you guard your work computer?
Average Worker’s Income Down 2.5 Percent
B.T. Ballenger on September 13, 2012
Census data shows many more Americans were back to work in 2011, but in low-paying jobs.
Should Moms Work Part Time?
B.T. Ballenger on September 13, 2012
A new survey of stay-at-home and full-time working moms finds neither is happy.
Few Plan to Switch Jobs Next Year
B.T. Ballenger on September 13, 2012
A new survey says most people will stick with their current employer next year. Last year, a majority said they planned to leave.
Job Recovery Favors Men
B.T. Ballenger on September 11, 2012
Analysis of national job reports shows men are getting new work more often than women.
A Recovery in Retail?
B.T. Ballenger on September 10, 2012
One company says nearly 281,000 retail workers have been hired this year, up 6.5 percent over a year ago.
More Jobs Available Online
B.T. Ballenger on September 10, 2012
Monster.com says it’s seen a 6 percent increase in job postings since a year ago, even though national unemployment’s only dropped one percent since then.
More Americans Have Bad Jobs
B.T. Ballenger on September 7, 2012
A study finds workers are more likely to have a salary below $37,000 without benefits than 30 years ago.
10 Hot Jobs for College Grads
B.T. Ballenger on September 7, 2012
Tech-savvy careers dominated the University of California San Diego’s new career list.
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