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Poor unemployment report points to troubled US economy
The US added 69,000 jobs in May, the Labor Department reported Friday – the third straight month of disappointing jobs numbers. The unemployment rate edged higher, to 8.2 percent.
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Vox News
'Fox Mole' ousted: Whistle-blowing hero or disloyal self-promoter?
The Fox Mole, an insider who wrote horrible things about Fox News, has been identified and fired in a fresh parable about how new media tools are creating new workplace issues.
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Facebook privacy: Can firms legally demand passwords from job applicants?
On Friday Facebook criticized the new practice of screening job applicants as 'alarming,' and some employment specialists say it could expose firms to legal land mines.
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NCAA Tournament 2012 means distracted workers. What's an employer to do?
The first two days of NCAA Tournament 2012 mean productivity losses worth $175 million, by one estimate. Some employers grin and bear it, while others warn workers against watching on the sly.
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February jobs report brings some cheer for older workers
Older workers, the group hit hardest by the recession and slow recovery, landed the bulk of new jobs created by the improving economy, the February jobs report showed.
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Cyber Monday deals: Does your boss know what you're doing right now?
Cyber Monday deals are driving many Americans to shop online at work. Some workplaces are looking the other way, with online shopping for Cyber Monday deals up 20 percent over last year.
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Phew! Employers cut fewer jobs in October than expected.
Announced layoffs by governments and businesses, at 42,759, were the fewest since June, says a new report. That's a big improvement over September's 155,730 job losses.
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Unemployment, Inc.: Six reasons why America can't create jobs
UPDATE: No net growth in new jobs in August kept the US unemployment rate at 9.1 percent. Six reasons the country is struggling to put people to work – and why it may not last.
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How to find jobs in tight times
Here are several ideas that might assist you in landing a job in this tough economy.
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Two years after end of Great Recession, how are we doing?
The Great Recession officially ended in June 2009. That's apparent on Wall Street, less so on Main Street. But the economic recovery is gradually being felt in places like Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
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US gains 244,000 new jobs in April. How strong is the economy?
The number of new jobs outpaced expectations and was higher than in the previous month. But the unemployment rate edged up to 9 percent from 8.8 percent in March.
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McDonald's jobs: Hiring 50,000 workers signals larger shift in economy
McDonald’s jobs are a sign that businesses can no longer provide more goods and services by just increasing productivity. McDonald’s is holding a National Hiring Day on Tuesday.
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Federal pay freeze: why Obama is following path trod by states, businesses now
Obama's proposed federal pay freeze is an idea whose time has come to a sector whose turn has come. It's also a nod to the GOP and recognition that deficit-cutting is a priority for the public.
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Unemployment extension 101: Why now is a good time for temp jobs
New federal unemployment extension benefits removed penalties for many people working temp jobs. What are the hottest temp jobs? Do they offer medical? We answer your questions.
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Businesses 'not hiring' because of economic uncertainty
Weak sales are keeping many businesses from hiring new workers. Consumers are not spending at their normal levels, and although housing has improved, it's not leading the economic recovery.
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The New Economy
NCAA basketball tournament 2010: Gotta watch, gotta work
In this economy, you can't let the NCAA basketball tournament sap your productivity. Here are five tips to watch and work.
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Unemployed for six months or more – and still looking for a job
The number of long-term unemployed – 6.1 million – is the most since the US started keeping track in 1948. Here is a look at some of these people as they search for a job.
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Number of long-term unemployed hits highest rate since 1948
Forty percent of all unemployed Americans, at least 6 million, have been out of work more than six months. Many are so discouraged they have lost hope that a job exists for them.
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In observance of Labor Day: a progress report on jobs
The picture is slowly improving. But how well you're doing depends on your profession, where you live, and how old you are.
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Unemployment wild card: the 577,000 who gave up job hunts
They aren’t included in July’s unemployment rate of 9.4 percent. But as they start looking for jobs again, the rate could jump.
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How can US dig out from 9.5 percent unemployment?
The economy faces a climb to get back to full employment, but the worst job losses may now be in the rearview mirror. One indicator to watch for: a bump in average hours worked.
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Americans are working fewest hours on record
Unemployment is up again, and the average hours worked by those with jobs is at its lowest point in 45 years.
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New auto standards: the start of Obama's green revolution
The new regulations on fuel economy and tailpipe emissions announced Tuesday are 'part of a far larger effort,' he said.
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Before AIG bonuses debacle, a shift toward lower executive pay
Many moves were already under way to change the compensation culture.
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My tale as a temp worker with UPS
I loaded and unloaded cargo in Des Moines for the holidays, learning the importance of a hard day’s work – and ball bearings as a moving aid.
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