Management
· By Anne Fisher
Asked to do more with less, and anxious about their futures, employees may lash out at innocent bystanders. Here's how to turn an angry outburst into a useful conversation. more
· By Devin Leonard
Cecile Frot-Coutaz is a force behind American Idol and America's Got Talent. Can her brand of schlock save network TV? more
· By Shawn Tully
CEO Jamie Dimon and his team took a radical stance when they fled the booming subprime business in 2006. more
· By Andy Serwer
Legendary basketball coach John Wooden and Starbucks' Howard Schultz talk about a common interest: Leadership. more
· By Anne Fisher
Many people who get laid off rush out and start looking for a new job right away. That's usually a mistake. These 6 tips will help keep you on the right track. more
Hall of Fame basketball coach John Wooden and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz discuss whether or not employees can outperform the CEO. more
The agricultural equipment giant's CEO discusses how he transformed the company through a strategy of economic profit. more
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| Micron Technology Inc | 4.94 | 15.96% |
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| Oracle Corporation | 20.02 | 6.77% |
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| Rank | State | Rate (Jun 08) |
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| 1 | South Dakota | 2.8% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 3.2% |
| 2 | Utah | 3.2% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 3.2% |
| 5 | Nebraska | 3.3% |
| 6 | Hawaii | 3.8% |
| 6 | Idaho | 3.8% |
| 6 | Louisiana | 3.8% |
| 9 | New Mexico | 3.9% |
| 9 | Oklahoma | 3.9% |
| 11 | Iowa | 4.0% |
| 11 | Maryland | 4.0% |
Note: The unemployment rates above are for June and were released on July 31.
