Employment
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Pay raises are back, finally, but skimpy
Though they are smaller than they were pre-recession, hardly any employers are handing staffers a thank-you note or a box of chocolates instead of a pay increase.
Dec 18, 2012 11:25 AM ET -
Lessons from a reluctant manager
How one 20-something founder struggled to find a management style that fits both her team and her personality.
By Amanda Pouchot
FORTUNE – Boss of the Year is not an award I'm vying for. Seriously. I will be thrilled if my team gets through the rest of the year in one piece.
I left my job as an analyst at McKinsey to start the Levo League last year and, at 25, was MORE
Dec 14, 2012 12:54 PM ET -
Now hiring. Wanted? Someone just like me.
Hiring managers at elite consulting and law firms tend to lower the technical bar for candidates with common backgrounds and interests over more intelligent prospects, according to new research. By Vickie Elmer
Nov 29, 2012 11:04 AM ETPosted in: careers, cultural "fit", Employment, hiring, interviews, job search, Meritocracy, recruitment -
The best way to give thanks at work
Bosses may think they're showing gratitude to their staff, but more often than not, those thanks are not heard or believed. How to bridge the gratitude gap. By Katherine Reynolds Lewis
Nov 21, 2012 10:36 AM ET -
Why the holidays are the best time to find a new job
Contrary to a persistent myth, many companies do hire in December. Here are six ways to get on their radar.
FORTUNE -- Dear Annie: Can you settle a bet? A friend of mine who has been out of work for quite a while is planning to take the month of December off from job hunting because he says hiring managers are taking time off, or are distracted by their own holiday preparations, MORE
Anne Fisher, contributor - Nov 21, 2012 5:00 AM ET -
Why college grads are heading back...to community college
College grads are heading back to school, but not grad school. In some cases, associate's degrees offer more economic bang for their buck than bachelor's degrees. By David Koeppel
Nov 20, 2012 9:54 AM ET -
Why are more CEOs heading for the exits?
Over the past few years, more CEOs have left their gigs than in the recent past. Is it a sign of a calming economic storm, or something else entirely?
By Elizabeth G. Olson
FORTUNE – For many CEOs, the economic roller coaster of the past few years has reached a lull. And instead of opting for another go on this particular amusement park ride, many have been eyeing the exits.
According to MORE
Oct 24, 2012 12:40 PM ET -
Are you truly trapped at your job?
In a sluggish economy, it's natural to feel like you have little control over your working life. But people have more power over how they feel at work than they may realize.
FORTUNE -- When cubicles start to feel like prison bars, it's a problem. Unfortunately, a downside of the sluggish economy is that many of us lucky enough to have a job can feel like we are trapped in it.
Some MORE
Shelley DuBois, writer-reporter - Sep 21, 2012 1:40 PM ET -
What are American workers' biggest fears?
More workers listed flat paychecks than even fear of losing their jobs as their top source of workplace stress.
Sep 13, 2012 12:57 PM ETPosted in: compensation, Employment, Job market, job search, Stress, Wages, Worker stress, Workforce -
Can Big Data cut through your growing resume pile?
Several startups are looking to use algorithmically powered job search systems to solve job search woes for candidates and recruiters alike. But can data replace the human touch? By Ethan Rouen
Aug 2, 2012 5:00 AM ET
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Co-CEO Walter Robb says changes in the way we eat is broadening Whole Foods customer base. Play -
Whole Foods Co-CEO Walter Robb says the secret behind the brands returns are quality and authenticity. Play -
Whole Foods Co-CEO Walter Robb says companies that empower their employees to innovate move forward faster. Play -
Co-CEO Walter Robb says that Whole Foods' policy of limiting executive salaries to no more than 19-times the average employee, instills 'good faith' in the company. Play
