Employment NewsThe Boomer Economy
Despite long résumés with proven results, baby boomers often have an uphill climb competing with younger jobseekers. Older workers may be experienced decision makers with little need for training, yet a hiring manager may see them as expensive, inflexible and...MoreBrand ‘You’:
Jobs are tough to find. Make sure you’re not. Increasingly, employers are recruiting on social networks like Facebook and Twitter. To boost your visibility and build your professional reputation, learn to use these networking sites in conjunction with a more...MoreStop Fooling Yourself at Work A new, expanded version of "Leadership and Self-Deception" (Arbinger Institute, 2010), a Business Week bestseller in its initial run, can help. The secret? Learn to tune into and follow your first, best instincts.
Here's how the destructive cycle of deception...More |
| Job Stat of the Week 0 Percentage of polled companies that expect to institute pay reductions in 2010. In 2009, 10 percent of the respondents cut salaries. Source: Hewitt Associates, Lincolnshire, Ill., Oct. 2009 survey of 555 big employers |