Jobs & Work
Who’s Keeping Track of You and How to See Your Files
Angela Colley on April 3, 2013
Think credit bureaus are the only agencies keeping an eye on you? Think again.
Skills Trump Experience, Hiring Managers Say
B.T. Ballenger on September 6, 2012
A new survey of hiring professionals shows they’re optimistic and willing to hire less-experienced candidates with the skills to get the job done.
More Women Working in Manufacturing
B.T. Ballenger on November 5, 2012
As manufacturing switches from hard labor to high-tech, more women are entering the field and doing well.
Why Donating Free Time Is Good For You
Guest Blogger on September 3, 2012
Unemployed? Volunteer your way out of the depression.
Lower Salary, More Flexibility?
B.T. Ballenger on August 31, 2012
Many people in a new survey would take a 9 percent pay cut for a more flexible work schedule.
Weird Things Happen in Elevators
B.T. Ballenger on August 30, 2012
Going up? Please don’t pull somebody’s pants down.
Few Expect Holiday Bonuses
B.T. Ballenger on August 29, 2012
A majority of employees would be pleasantly surprised by a $25 gift card.
Wells Fargo Employee Fired Over 10 Cents
B.T. Ballenger on August 29, 2012
A 68-year-old bank customer service rep was fired for something he did in 1963.
Women CEOs Among World’s Most Powerful
B.T. Ballenger on August 27, 2012
Did you know the CEOs of Sam’s Club, Pepsi, and IBM are women?
Fun Facts About Young Workers
B.T. Ballenger on August 25, 2012
A big new study names the best cities and companies to work in, along with overplayed skills, common college majors, and other fun facts.
Gossip Dominates Office Politics
B.T. Ballenger on August 23, 2012
A survey shares stats on workplace trouble and gives advice on dealing with it.
Somebody Is Getting $45,000 for Snitching
B.T. Ballenger on August 22, 2012
An anonymous good samaritan will probably get another $250,000 for reporting major fraud to the government.
College Grads Lead the Jobs Recovery
B.T. Ballenger on August 21, 2012
A new study shows the lifetime earnings of college-educated workers are nearly double those without degrees. The unemployment rate for recent high school grads is also four times as high as for recent college grads.
Small Businesses Hiring: 4 Tips for Job Seekers
B.T. Ballenger on August 13, 2012
21 percent of small business owners plan to hire in the next few months, says a new survey. By knowing what they’re looking for, you’ll increase your odds of landing a job.
How Our Family Survived 14 Years on One Income
Guest Blogger on August 13, 2012
Can a family of three live on one salary these days? Sure – we have been for years.
10 Surprising Jobs That Pay $75,000 a Year
Guest Blogger on August 14, 2012
You can make a lot of money in a career that you’d never guess pays so much – from bingo manager to black belt.
50 Big Money Mistakes Household CEOs Make
Guest Blogger on August 9, 2012
If Fortune 500 CEOs make mistakes, then so do the rest of us who handle our family’s finances. Here’s a long list of what to avoid.
How To Find Free Workers
Angela Colley on August 7, 2012
Is your business expanding? If you qualify, you can get reimbursed for salaries while you train new employees.
6 Ways to Succeed at Your Damn Job
B.T. Ballenger on August 6, 2012
Want a raise or promotion? Stand out for all the right reasons, and not the wrong ones – like having a potty mouth.
7 Ways Anyone Can Make Money Teaching
Guest Blogger on August 6, 2012
You don’t need to be a teacher to make money teaching. The secret? Teach other adults.
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