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Low Expectations for Job Market Continue

Sarah Knapp — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Gallup finds just 10 percent believe it’s a good time to find a quality job

Dow Jones, 'Wall Street Journal' Introduce Professional Editions

Staff — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Dow Jones & Co. is taking a direct aim at Bloomberg by launching a new online service for business professionals looking for in-depth information about specific industries.

The New Retirement Plan: Perpetual Work

Sarah Knapp — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Americans will be working farther into retirement age than before, according to a new Financial Literacy poll conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates on behalf of Bankrate, Inc.

Study: Work Attitudes Differ Between Races

Alex Palmer — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT

African Americans perceive lowest levels of fairness at work; Hispanics and whites perceive the highest

Contracting Motivation

Quint Studer — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT

How a simple contract can motivate employees to create a more prosperous workplace

Behind the Book: Q&A Podcast with "Digital Strategies for Powerful Corporate Communications" author Courtney Barnes

Victoria Phillips — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Whether they're reading an excerpt or answering questions get up close and personal with your favorite Training authors. Check back every week for some new insight and a new podcast.

Behind the Book: Q&A Podcast with "Professional Presence in a Casual World" author Suzanne Updegraff

Margery Weinstein — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Whether they're reading an excerpt or answering questions get up close and personal with your favorite Training authors. Check back every week for some new insight and a new podcast.

As Recession Lingers, Employees Itch for Job Switch

Stacy Straczynski — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Experts say employers may be in for a turnover storm as economy improves.

ExxonMobil Honored by The Institute of International Education

Staff — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Exxon Mobil Corp. was named the winner of the 2009 Opening Minds Corporate Leadership Award by The Institute of International Education.

Employers Bearish on Benefit Budgets

Sarah Knapp — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Employee benefit packages have come under greater scrutiny, according to new findings from Prudential Financial, Inc.

MPI Opens Global Training Center at Toronto's Ryerson University

Matt Alderton — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Meeting Professionals International has opened its newest MPI Global Training Center at Ryerson University in Toronto, it announced yesterday.

EIBTM Looks to Meetings' Future

Stacy Straczynski — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Annual event to focus on Gen Y engagement, technology strategies

Green Collar Jobs on the Rise

Peter Barsuk — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT

LEED accreditation can be the secret to remaining employed or finding new jobs in the building industry.

61 Percent of Employees Live Paycheck to Paycheck

Stacy Straczynski — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT

One-third reduce long-term savings plans to make ends meet.

61 Percent of Employees Live Paycheck to Paycheck

Stacy Straczynski — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT

One-third reduce long-term savings plans to make ends meet.

Driver's Ed: Winning employers accentuate the positive

Keith Wiedenkeller, SVP, Human Resources, AMC Entertainment, Inc. — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Numerous studies since then have proven him right. Yet managers and leaders persist in supporting systems and cultures that focus on criticism, control and negative feedback, systems that erode employee self-esteem and are built on the expectation of the worst.

Study: Green Buildings Boost Employee Productivity

Stacy Straczynski — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT

42.5 percent agree productivity higher in a green office locations.