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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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

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…