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More students enter workplace while still in college
For Philip Henry, who works two part-time jobs, college is a pay-as-you-go endeavor. For the last few semesters, that's meant being a part-time student, too, as he juggles the cost of earning a degree with the rising cost of living.
Not feeling well? You may be allergic to your workplace
NEW YORK—For Patty Mulcahy, it began with itchy eyes. They started to water two years ago when renovation began on the Midtown office building where she was working as an assistant at a television network. By the fifth day, after 30,000 square feet of new carpeting had been glued in place, the redness and swelling became unbearable. She ended up in the emergency room.
Workplace deaths hit historic low in 2007
The number of workers killed on the job annually dropped to a historic low in 2007, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday.
Jobless rate 5%, job growth paltry
Long Island's economic landscape remains clouded by swelling unemployment and paltry job growth, according to monthly New York State Labor Department figures released yesterday.
U.S. minimum wage rises
About 2 million Americans get a raise as the federal minimum wage rises 70 cents. The bad news: Higher gas and food prices are swallowing it, and some small businesses will pass the cost of the wage increase to consumers.
Wal-Mart fears democratic win
Wal-Mart and other business worried about increased union participation that may result from the Employee Free Choice Act
Help wanted: U.S. has a shortage of trained health workers
Hospitals scramble for pharmacy technicians, lab scientists and other trained workers as baby boomers age and retire.
LI companies struggle to fill high-tech jobs
Five of the top 10 fastest-growing jobs in New York State will be computer-related, according to the Department of Labor.
Looking for the "edge"
For some job seekers, a good suit and a firm handshake just won't cut it in today's competitive job market. They're turning to cosmetic surgery to give them an edge.
Learn to tell story about yourself; but be quick
Quick, tell me who you are and what you do in less than a minute.
Green-collar jobs
As concern for the environment increases, more consumers are turning to eco-friendly products and services. From organic clothing lines to socially responsible investments, "green" jobs are the new hot careers.
The fastest-growing occupations
If you're considering switching careers, or are just starting to think about where to start yours, this is the list for you: The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projections of the fastest-growing careers.
Old scams with new twists
A troubled economy has given the nation's scam artists something to work with in 2008: a desperate workforce seeking a quick fix for mounting financial woes.
Workplace taboos
Do you ever think there's shady stuff going down in your office?
Hot job: financial planner
The number of financial planners is growing as personal finance issues get more complex.
Seven tips for recovery after you lose your job
Lost your job? Here's the first thing to remember: Stay calm.
Marcia Heroux Pounds
Cost-cutting: Boca Raton company among those seeking workers' ideas
August 28, 2008
Want to impress your boss? Come up with some cost-cutting strategies in this recession. It could help save your job.
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Carrie Mason-Draffen
Can the boss share salary information with everyone?
April 11, 2008
DEAR CARRIE: My company recently merged with another, so we have a new district manager. He and I got off to a bad start because he divulged my salary and caused an uproar among my new co-workers.
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