Nikhil Arora (pictured) and Alex Velez are two college seniors who aren't worried about finding a job after graduation; they're going to create jobs instead.
Both are graduating from the Haas School of Business at the University of ...READ»
With the job market tighter than it's been in many years, some job seekers are taking the hunt to a new level with daring, creative, and expensive tactics.READ»
More workers are making the W2-to-1099 shift, and not always because it's their first choice. Find out what can help make the transition successful.READ»
Dissatisfaction on the job is common and often temporary. But not many people take time to analyze what makes a job miserable, and how to fix it. Except for author Patrick Lencioni.READ»
So many good historic quotes highlight the importance vision, like this: "Where there is no vision, the people perish." That biblical quote is a bit dramatic, but it's worth contemplating.Here's another inspiring one, from Helen ...READ»
During a brief discussion on the Fox Business Network this morning about jobs in 2009, I was reminded again that many leaders and pundits believe we are in for a really gloomy year. When I spoke about job opportunities and hiring ...READ»
Finding time to be reflective right now is no easy task, with all the holiday commotion and distractions. Nonetheless, many people manage to think about what's ahead as they make new-year resolutions about personal as well as ...READ»
Layoffs suck. I'm sure I could phrase it more delicately, but -- to use one of the overused similes of 2008 -- that's like putting lipstick on a pig. And one of the worst parts about losing your job this way is saying good-bye.How ...READ»
It's the most wonderful time of the year, so the song says, but that's no guarantee for people who are looking for a new job or worried about the viability of their current one.That's why it's critical to take advantage of the great ...READ»
If you want to succeed in life and at work (and who doesn't?), make sure you use these two words often: "thank you." They can help you in ways that you may never expect.
Giving thanks is a big theme right now (duh!). But the ...READ»
Office gossip is irresistible. Most of us find it entertaining in a perverse way, especially when it involves somebody we don't like. And in a time of great uncertainty and anxiety -- like the time we're in now -- gossip is hard to avoid.READ»
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' unemployment report for October caused a big stir last week. The rate jumped to 6.5 percent from 6.1 percent in September. This is reportedly the highest national unemployment figure in 14 ...READ»
Living in California, I have grown used to the idea of keeping an "emergency kit" in the event of an earthquake. It makes sense to have water, canned food, flashlights, spare clothes and cash on hand to carry you through a ...READ»
A new Salary.com survey reveals that nearly 3 in 4 workers admit to wasting time at work. But don't we all?
Specifically, 73% of respondents spend part of their workday on activities that aren't work-related, like personal email, ...READ»
Many Americans were upset earlier this week that a mall Santa had been fired without cause, but outcry over the incident has reportedly forced Tysons Corner Center, one of the biggest malls in Washington, D.C. area, to reverse ...READ»
