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Surprise! Most workers getting raises


September 22, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

You’ve heard all the dire tales — and maybe have some experience of your own — about workers taking pay cuts in the last year. No doubt a lot workers did, but the recent official numbers say a lot of companies have decided against pay cuts. More…

Cop fired for racy MySpace photos wins unemployment


September 8, 2009 by Sam Narisi

Apparently, this Iowa police officer had some trouble understanding MySpace’s privacy settings. More…

18 states offer benefits for companies that use ‘workshare’


June 18, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

One way to lessen the impact of a down economy on your employees: Use “workshare” programs instead of layoffs or furloughs. And you may even be eligible for state help in implementing the program. More…

Job stats show which industries have taken the worst hits


March 17, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

February was a killer month for job losses in the U.S. economy, and it was an especially tough time for some key industries, as the unemployment rate shot up from 7.6% to 8.1% in just 30 days. More…

A city-by-city list of unemployment rates


February 12, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

Last year, nearly every metropolitan area in the United States saw unemployment rise. Here are the city-by-city statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. More…

Unemployment hits men harder: Why?


January 22, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

The latest data shows the unemployment rate is higher for men than for women. Why? More…

Changes coming for unemployment insurance


January 20, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

Between the new administration and the soaring jobless rate, this figures to be a big year for proposals dramatically changing the unemployment-insurance system. More…

What’s the job market like? It depends


January 12, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

The latest figures on unemployment are anything but encouraging. Still, if you’re looking to hire, you could find it hard to bring in qualified applicants, depending on what part of the country you live in and what types of jobs you’re looking to fill. More…

Some industries still screaming ‘Help Wanted’


December 10, 2008 by Jim Giuliano

Yes, the economy is shedding jobs overall. Two sectors are bucking the trend. More…

Smile if you’re hiring


September 24, 2008 by Jim Giuliano

The downturn in the economy can be good news for hiring managers. The latest survey indicates you can expect to see a lot applicants in the next few months, even during the traditionally slow job-hunting Holiday season. More…


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