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What type of worker are you?

It takes all kinds to make a workplace run smoothly. Where do you fit in?
Golden Globes: 8 book adaptations that won

Book adaptations did very well at this year's Golden Globe awards – one of the US's most prestigious award ceremonies.
Four job trends for 2013

With unemployment still high, many Americans are looking to find a job, change careers, or update their skills. Here are four trends for 2013 that can help you make smart career moves.
Stephen R. Covey: 7 essential quotes to commemorate his life

Recognized by Time magazine as one of the 25 most influential Americans, Stephen R. Covey, author of "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," impacted millions of individuals worldwide.
Women's history month: 10 women making history today

March is known as Women's History month, meant to recognize the contributions and progress of women across history and around the world. Women today are playing some significant roles, from making peace to crafting economic policy in the midst of a crisis. Here are 10 women who are making history, today.

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How a toilet paper shortage may temper Chavismo in Venezuela

Under Hugo Chávez, big businesses endured threats of state takeover. This week, Chávez's successor reached out to the boss of Venezuela's largest privately held company.
The Monitor's View: How Europe can find its feet again

Now in its longest recession since World War II, Europe is the world economy's weakest link. But as it achieves financial stability, it must now focus on structural overhaul to spur innovation and worker retraining.
Backlog consequences: VA withholds bonuses

The VA is withholding bonuses from senior officials who oversee disability claims and will instead spend the money to reduce the backlog, officials announced Monday. In fiscal 2011, when $2.8 million in bonuses were awarded, the number of disability claims pending for longer than 125 days jumped from less than 200,000 to nearly 500,000.
No more big banker bonuses? Europe set to crack down.

Europe's financial ministers are expected to approve new rules today that would cap bankers' bonuses at two years' salary – a move unthinkable in the years before the Lehman collapse.
Energy Voices Is the Keystone XL pipeline worth it?

The Keystone XL pipeline gains new endorsements as environmental opposition grows. Putting ecological implications aside for a moment, is the Keystone XL pipeline, and the tar sands production that goes with it, a good financial investment?
NBA players union ousts executive director

NBA players vote unanimously to dismiss Billy Hunter after 17 years as union head. Action follows a critical review of Hunter's leadership of the NBA union.
What type of worker are you?

It takes all kinds to make a workplace run smoothly. Where do you fit in?
In reversal, Spain woos investment from Latin America

European leaders spent the weekend in Chile meeting their Latin American counterparts – and talking up possibilities for investment on the old continent.
Golden Globes: 8 book adaptations that won

Book adaptations did very well at this year's Golden Globe awards – one of the US's most prestigious award ceremonies.
Four job trends for 2013

With unemployment still high, many Americans are looking to find a job, change careers, or update their skills. Here are four trends for 2013 that can help you make smart career moves.
A political chill for charities?

A new Congress could cut tax deductions and funds for charities. States are also starting to clamp down on compensation for executives of charities.
Political gridlock over 'fiscal cliff'? Not if CEOs can help it.

President Obama was set to meet with the leaders of a dozen major US corporations Wednesday, with the fiscal cliff a central topic. Businesses have rallied in trying to nudge officials toward a deal.
Life at C-level: too many chiefs?

The Monitor’s language columnist looks at the proliferation of 'C-level' job titles.
Robert Reich Election 2012: Three lessons for Democrats

Reich offers three takeaways for Democrats as the 2012 presidential election comes to a close.
Bank of America slashes 16,000 jobs. Early.

Bank of America will cut 16,000 jobs by Christmas, speeding up a previously announced plan to eliminate 30,000 Bank of America jobs overall, according to a report.
Companies paid CEOs more than they paid in taxes

In all, 26 companies paid their CEOs more in 2011 than they paid in 2011 federal taxes. A new study says Citigroup, Abbott Labs, and AT&T, among others, paid CEOs more than they gave to Uncle Sam.
Sen. Scott Brown's new web ad attempts to tie Warren to Obama

The ad, titled 'Let America Be America Again,' concludes with Brown pledging to never 'demonize' business leaders and business owners for their work.
Stephen R. Covey: 7 essential quotes to commemorate his life

Recognized by Time magazine as one of the 25 most influential Americans, Stephen R. Covey, author of "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," impacted millions of individuals worldwide.
The Monitor's View: As bank scandals add up, a need for a culture of integrity in banks

The HSBC scandal comes soon after reckless or deceitful behavior at Barclays and JPMorgan. The pattern lies in a bank culture that doesn't emphasize character enough. A survey of the industry shows why.
As Mayer takes reins at Yahoo, what's her first order of business?

Marissa Mayer started her new job Tuesday, leading her former rival, Yahoo. Mayer will be Yahoo's fifth CEO in the past five years.
Jamie Dimon: 4 questions for CEO as bank earnings loom

Jamie Dimon and JPMorgan Chase will be center stage as the bank reports its quarterly earnings Friday. Four questions for Jamie Dimon and JPMorgan's other top executives.
Garden prayers

A Christian Science perspective.
Jamie Dimon fields Congress questions on $2B trading loss

Jamie Dimon, the embattled JPMorgan Chase CEO, returns to Congress Tuesday to face more questions about the $2 billion trading loss incurred by the bank. Jamie Dimon is testifying before the House Financial Services Committee.
Typical CEO made $9.6 million last year

The head of a typical public company made $9.6 million in 2011, according to an analysis by The Associated Press. The typical American worker would have to labor for 244 years to make what the typical boss of a big public company makes in one.
JPMorgan Chase: Loss to force three executives to resign?

JPMorgan Chase loss of $2 billion has caused Chief Investment Officer Drew to tender her resignation, a source says. Two of her subordinates involved in the JPMorgan Chase loss are also expected to resign.