How much will the average raise be this year?
March 25, 2011 by Bob Hill
A new study reveals how much the average company will be offering in terms of pay hikes (and other incentives). More…
March 25, 2011 by Bob Hill
Lawmakers look at bias against the unemployed
March 2, 2011 by Bob Hill
A highly discouraging trend reveals a lot of employers have little or no interest on easing the burden for unemployed workers. And some legislators aren’t happy about it. More…
84% of employees can’t wait to say, ‘I quit!’
January 13, 2011 by Bob Hill
A recent survey confirms an unprecedented number of employees plan to test the job market in 2011. More…
6 industries where the hiring’s fast and furious
November 29, 2010 by Bob Hill
Fortune Magazine’s list of the 30 best companies to work for reveals six industries that are growing by leaps and bounds, despite the economy: More…
4 signs a top competitor may be vulnerable
November 4, 2010 by Bob Hill
You won’t always have access to enough info to tell whether a top competitor is struggling. If you pick up on one or more of these four warning signs, however, it could mean some of a competitor’s best customers are vulnerable (and ready to consider a change): More…
The 3 best (and worst) job markets in the U.S.
September 7, 2010 by Bob Hill
Yes, there are spots where it’s tough to fill some jobs. More…
‘I quit!’ surpasses ‘You’re fired!’ for 1st time since ’08
May 31, 2010 by Bob Hill
In February, for the first time since 2008, the number of employees who quit was higher than the number fired or laid off. The tables are turning. More…
Study: 35% of salespeople want out — how to keep them
May 25, 2010 by Bob Hill
Why do more than a third of salespeople plan on testing the job market, and how can you keep them from flying the coop? More…
Is now the time to start hiring IT staff again?
March 26, 2010 by Valerie Helmbreck
A big question for company leaders these days: When to start hiring again if they’ve frozen staff levels — or made reductions — since the economic downturn. It seems one group of senior managers has decided the time’s come to add personnel: More…
Stimulus jobs: Short-term fix for long-term problem?
November 17, 2009 by Bob Hill
We’ve all heard the Obama administration boast about the 600,000+ stimulus jobs that have been created or “saved” thus far. While those numbers may look great on paper, the question remains: Are we solving a problem or digging ourselves a much bigger ditch down the line? More…
Three reasons small biz unable to lead the way out of recession
November 11, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
There are a lot of ways this recession is different from others in recent history. One of the big differences: In the past, small-business hiring led the way out. Not this time, and there are three main reasons for it. More…
The 10 toughest jobs to fill in the U.S.
November 10, 2009 by Bob Hill
There’s absolutely no shortage of sickness or litigation in our culture, according to CNNMoney‘s recent list of the top 10 most secure jobs. While most of the professions included on the list are related to health care and law, there are three other job titles that might surprise you. More…
Are you in one of the growing (or declining) industries?
August 12, 2009 by Bob Hill
It’s survival of the fittest out there. And the U.S. Department of Labor has projections that show which industries offer the most growth potential and which industries will likely fall off the map. More…
How do your salaries match up with others’?
July 27, 2009 by Bob Hill
Fair-market value doesn’t only apply to products and services. Here’s what’s happening with salaries today. More…
