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Balancing Act: 'Time freaks' weigh in on their obsession
There are lots of time-obsessed people out there, either silently grinding their teeth at your lateness.
Utah unemployment rate drops
Utah's unemployment rate dropped in September, according to statistics released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Thursday. The drop is more than a full percentage point from a year ago, the latest... Read more »
Study shows family history may determine financial destiny
A person’s last name may be a determining factor in their lifelong success. Read more »
Children in the office? Not as distracting as you might think
More companies are allowing employees to bring their children to work on a regular basis. Read more »
US unemployment aid applications jump to 388K
Weekly applications for U.S. unemployment benefits jumped 46,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 388,000, the highest in four months. The increase represents a rebound from the previous week's... Read more »
Urban housing prices may be to blame for record income inequality
While many blame Wall Street for America’s huge wealth rift, new research suggests that trends in housing prices are largely responsible. Read more »
Healthcare workers save twice as fast for retirement
Healthcare workers save a median of $17,000 more for retirement than those in other fields, according to Fidelity Investments. Read more »
When the U.S. creates lots of money, it's just like taxation
As many observers expected, the U.S. Federal Reserve began a new round of quantitative easing this fall in an attempt to stimulate the economy by increasing the supply of available money. Read more »
Higher corporate profits lead to increased charitable giving
The Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy, in conjunction with the Conference Board, recently reported on corporate philanthropic giving for 2011. Committee membership includes CEOs and... Read more »
Sustaining business means balancing short-term profit, long-term success
Editor's note: This article written by Alan Hall originally appeared on Forbes.com and is being reprinted with his permission. Read more »
Utah college savings plan one of four to earn gold medal nationwide
The Utah Educational Savings Plan was one of four 529 savings plans nationwide to receive a gold medal in an annual review by Morningstar. Read more »
4 crucial questions to ask your job interviewer and close with power
While first impressions can be crucial in a job interview, asking the right questions of your interviewer can leave a lasting one. Read more »
Seven reasons defending grad school, and why they are wrong
Graduate school in a field outside of the sciences may take time and money that you could be using on other resources to get the same results. Read more »
On Leadership: How to diagnose a sick organization
Toyota is sick again. In 2009, the company issued a recall for cars that had a defective accelerator. Last week it announced another recall, this time the biggest in history, due to power windows... Read more »
As gas prices soar, city cycling more attractive
With an autumn chill in the air on a gray San Francisco morning, the five-member Ades family rubbed the sleep from their eyes, strapped on their bike helmets and rode right past their two cars to... Read more »
Picking references: Less-known resources that can give you the edge
While it makes sense to give former bosses as references, listing them over other people as references could cost you a critical advantage in the job search. Read more »
Seven crazy excuses employees gave when calling in sick
Workers give strange reasons for calling in sick in this year's survey of employers by CareerBuilder. Read more »
More than 400 new full-time job opportunities available through two Utah companies
Two Utah-based companies, ENVE Composites, Inc. and OrangeSoda, Inc. are adding more than 400 high-paying positions. Read more »
Google awards teenager $60,000 for hacking Chrome
Google gave a teenage hacker known as “Pinkie Pie” $60,000 for uncovering a flaw in its browser’s security at the second annual Pwnium competition. Read more »
Spam and depressing books: Making money in a rough economy
A down economy doesn't mean bad news for some ways of making money. Some people even thrive in recessions. Read more »
Balancing work, family life means putting on your 'track shoes'
Determining the way to best measure the performance of employees based upon accomplishment is difficult, but it's well worth the effort. Read more »
Cover letter mistakes that could land your application in the trash can
Seven common cover letter mistakes that could keep your application in the rejection pile. Read more »
74% of workers are actively looking for a new job
Seventy-four percent of people are actively searching for a new job or are open to new opportunities, according to a study by CareerBuilder. Read more »
CEO behind Park City resort says to expect layoffs if Obama wins
David Siegel, whose Westgate Resorts manages properties in Park City and 22 other locations nationwide, told his 7,000 employees he’ll have to lay some of them off, or close his... Read more »
US job openings dipped in August from July
U.S. employers advertised slightly fewer jobs in August than July, while they filled the most positions in three months, offering a mixed signal on the job market. Read more »
Utah tech, finance professionals will make up to 5.3 percent more in 2013
Starting salaries for technology, administrative and finance professionals are expected to increase by as much as 5.3 percent in Utah next year. Read more »
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Utah unemployment rate drops
Utah's unemployment rate dropped in September, according to statistics released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Thursday. The drop is more than a full percentage point from a year ago, the latest... Read more »
Study shows family history may determine financial destiny
A person’s last name may be a determining factor in their lifelong success. Read more »
US unemployment aid applications jump to 388K
Weekly applications for U.S. unemployment benefits jumped 46,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 388,000, the highest in four months. The increase represents a rebound from the previous week's... Read more »
Children in the office? Not as distracting as you might think
More companies are allowing employees to bring their children to work on a regular basis. Read more »
When the U.S. creates lots of money, it's just like taxation
As many observers expected, the U.S. Federal Reserve began a new round of quantitative easing this fall in an attempt to stimulate the economy by increasing the supply of available money. Read more »
Healthcare workers save twice as fast for retirement
Healthcare workers save a median of $17,000 more for retirement than those in other fields, according to Fidelity Investments. Read more »
Urban housing prices may be to blame for record income inequality
While many blame Wall Street for America’s huge wealth rift, new research suggests that trends in housing prices are largely responsible. Read more »
As gas prices soar, city cycling more attractive
With an autumn chill in the air on a gray San Francisco morning, the five-member Ades family rubbed the sleep from their eyes, strapped on their bike helmets and rode right past their two cars to... Read more »
On Leadership: How to diagnose a sick organization
Toyota is sick again. In 2009, the company issued a recall for cars that had a defective accelerator. Last week it announced another recall, this time the biggest in history, due to power windows... Read more »
4 crucial questions to ask your job interviewer and close with power
While first impressions can be crucial in a job interview, asking the right questions of your interviewer can leave a lasting one. Read more »
Higher corporate profits lead to increased charitable giving
The Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy, in conjunction with the Conference Board, recently reported on corporate philanthropic giving for 2011. Committee membership includes CEOs and... Read more »
Balancing act: 'Time freaks' weigh in on their obsession
There are lots of time-obsessed people out there, either silently grinding their teeth at your lateness or waiting to nag you when you're running behind. Or so it would seem, based on responses to... Read more »
Sustaining business means balancing short-term profit, long-term success
Editor's note: This article written by Alan Hall originally appeared on Forbes.com and is being reprinted with his permission. Read more »
Seven reasons defending grad school, and why they are wrong
Graduate school in a field outside of the sciences may take time and money that you could be using on other resources to get the same results. Read more »
Utah college savings plan one of four to earn gold medal nationwide
The Utah Educational Savings Plan was one of four 529 savings plans nationwide to receive a gold medal in an annual review by Morningstar. Read more »
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