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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 »

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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 »

Published June 18, 2012

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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 »

Published June 18, 2012

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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 »

Published June 12, 2012

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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 »

Published June 12, 2012

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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 »

Published June 12, 2012

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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 »

Published June 11, 2012

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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 »

Published June 11, 2012

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Independent bookstores embrace digital publishing

Aspiring authors are getting less dependent on book publishers to help them realize their dream. Read more »

Published June 11, 2012

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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 »

Published June 7, 2012

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Harvard Business Review offers tips to first-time employees

Tips on how to impress employers and co-workers at your first job. Read more »

Published June 6, 2012

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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 »

Published June 5, 2012

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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 »

Published June 5, 2012

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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 »

Published June 4, 2012

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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 »

Published June 4, 2012

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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 »

Published June 4, 2012

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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 »

Published June 2, 2012

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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 »

Published June 1, 2012

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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 »

Published May 31, 2012

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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 »

Published May 31, 2012

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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 »

Published May 31, 2012

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Professional athletes finding ways to survive

Major League Lacrosse players are picking up a side job to help pay the bills. Read more »

Published May 31, 2012

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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 »

Published May 31, 2012

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Obama's health care aid to small firms disappoints

It seemed like a good idea at the time. Read more »

Published May 30, 2012

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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 »

Published May 28, 2012

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