Career
Teaching children to work is important job for fathers
All of the fathers and grandfathers in my life have taught me to work.
US employers post fewest job openings in 5 months
Employers in April posted the fewest job openings in five months, suggesting hiring will remain sluggish in the months ahead. Read more »
BYU-Hawaii sisters encourage others to start careers while going to school
Musical sisters and BYU-Hawaii students Hailey and Allie Gardiner are encouraging students to pursue their career while in college just as they have, according to Ke Alaka'i. Read more »
Blogger Tim Ferriss says people should be more willing to take 'intelligent' risks professionally
Some careers are known to be more stable than others, but it's important to know how to take intelligent career risks. Read more »
Good dog, good job? More dogs sit, stay at work
Like any new addition to an office, Dolly had an adjustment period. The hardest part: learning not to bark at the mailman. Read more »
More than seven in 10 U.S. teens jobless in summer
Once a rite of passage to adulthood, summer jobs for teens are disappearing. Read more »
Undercover job hunting so your boss doesn't know
If the current job isn't bringing home the bacon, job hunting can get tricky while trying to keep good ties with the current company, according to Work Buzz. Read more »
Balancing act: Readers speak out on coaching, late hours, summertime
Readers have responded to several recent columns, including one in which I compared coaching a T-ball team to managing a team in an office environment. Here's a look at the contents of my virtual... Read more »
Bosses have mostly been spared, but workers still taking a beating from the recession
For many bosses, the economic rebound has kept them relatively secure, whereas their employees are getting the brunt of the blows from the recession, according to Bloomberg. Read more »
Independent bookstores embrace digital publishing
Aspiring authors are getting less dependent on book publishers to help them realize their dream. Read more »
Women executives say having children limits them on the job
In a recent survey, 45 percent of 100 women executives said having children limited their jobs "somewhat," 10 percent determined not to have children at all and 8 percent said that their career is... Read more »
Harvard Business Review offers tips to first-time employees
Tips on how to impress employers and co-workers at your first job. Read more »
The rising generation is in the shadow of baby boomers
Many baby boomers continue to shine in the limelight of well-paying, secure jobs while their kids look for employment and are forced to accept low-paying positions. Read more »
Study says college grads are not meeting human resource standards
Texting at work isn't the best way to impress employers, yet 82 percent of college graduates are found texting throughout work hours, according to a study on professionalism in the workplace. Read more »
New credit cards rise as financial literacy remains low
Financial experts blame a lack of financial literacy for misunderstandings about credit and personal finance that overwhelm the average consumer, according to a release from Credit Card Select, a... Read more »
Balancing act: Children's vacation brings summer malaise for cubicle dweller
My children finish another school year on Wednesday, and that means my annual week of mild bitterness is about to begin. Actually, to be honest, sometimes it lasts more than a week. Read more »
Whose desk is messier, man or woman?
Whose desk is messier? A new study conducted at San Diego State University and University of Arizona indicates men’s work spaces contain more bacteria. Read more »
Michigan high school class geared towards teaching kids how to conduct themselves
Appearance is what it's about in a Michigan high school class - what the student is wearing and being on time helps the students' grade, as opposed to testing what's in books. Read more »
Mobility leads to increased work opportunities in the U.S.
Americans' lack of attachment to their neighborhood has increased career opportunities compared to people in other developed nations. Read more »
A resume could make or break getting a job
More than one-third of the companies surveyed said they couldn't find the exact employee needed. Read more »
Are you a savor or spender? Studies say it could be parents' fault.
Spending more than you earn or saving pennies for a rainy day could be results from listening to parents. Read more »
Top workplace stress caused by balancing demands
About 41 percent of CFOs surveyed felt that balancing work and personal demands gave the biggest stress. Read more »
Professional athletes finding ways to survive
Major League Lacrosse players are picking up a side job to help pay the bills. Read more »
7 non-negotiables to prevent a bad hire
More than two-thirds of employers were affected by a bad hire last year. About 41 percent estimate a single bad hire cost them $25,000. Read more »
Obama's health care aid to small firms disappoints
It seemed like a good idea at the time. Read more »
Balancing act: Company offers 5 things to know when seeking work-life balance
According to a new survey of more than 1,400 CFOs, 41 percent said trying to balance work and personal responsibilities is their greatest source of workplace stress. Here are five things you should... Read more »
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