Employers, who as recently as October said they were barely modifying their salary budgets for 2009, have changed their tune in December, this time bringing some workers' projected annual pay raises to a low not seen in three decades. ...more

December 21, 2008

Fewer than one in five workers will be able to maintain their lifestyle upon retirement, with women being at a disadvantage because of their longer life spans and lower pay, according to a study released Tuesday. ...more

July 2, 2008

I don't know about you, but as a kid, my career aspirations varied from year to year. In fourth grade, I was dead set on becoming a teacher; by fifth, I'd shifted my focus to culinary school. With that much time on your side, the possibilities seem endless. ...more

June 8, 2008

'Best-workplace' lists are sprouting everywhere this fall. From Working Mother magazine's '100 Best Companies' to Business Week's 'Best Places to Launch a Career,' judges are sizing up employers' flexible scheduling and other perks as criteria for coveted top-employer rankings. ...more

October 20, 2007