Economy March 27, 2026
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Falls as Inflation Gets Worse
U.S. consumer sentiment slid to a three-month low in March and year-ahead inflation expectations jumped as the war in the Middle East drives up gasoline prices.
May 17, 2017
42% of Employees Consider Quitting Their Jobs in Next Year
More than four in 10 workers (42 percent) in a new survey from global staffing firm Robert Half said they’re likely to look for a new job within the next year. For respondents ages 18 to 34, the number likely to seek new employment in the next 12 ...
May 17, 2017
4 Ways Marriage, Divorce and Do-Overs Can Increase Social Security Checks
In a world of IRAs, bonds, annuities and investment property, one retirement benefit often gets overlooked, or not discussed at all, by some financial advisers: Social Security.
May 15, 2017
Ceridian Launches Dayforce Compensation Management System
Compensation Management plays a critical role in attracting and retaining key talent. In order to effectively attract and retain talent, leaders need the ability to reward people fairly and competitively. With Dayforce Compensation Management ...
May 11, 2017
7 Payroll Best Practices of 2017
Payroll is one of the most crucial (but dreaded) tasks of any HR department. Not only is the collective payroll “check” likely the biggest expense your company incurs — it also goes to your most important payee: your team. Effective payroll ...
May 10, 2017
How to Make Yourself Indispensable at Work
Informal power is the new currency at work. How much do you have? Professor Maxim Sytch shows how to find out, and what to do if you don’t have enough.
May 10, 2017
Online Lenders Sued for Collecting On Debts Consumers Didn’t Legally Owe
In a suit filed in federal court, the CFPB alleges that the four lenders could not legally collect on these debts because the loans were void under state laws governing interest rate caps or the licensing of lenders. The CFPB alleges that the lenders ...
May 3, 2017
The Worst Career Advice Comes from Parents and Friends, Says Survey
Think twice before taking career advice from your BFF. In a recent survey from staffing firm Accountemps, two-thirds (66 percent) of workers said they've received bad career advice, and friends (35 percent) were the most likely to give them a bum steer.
May 3, 2017
Congress Votes to Change Overtime Laws, Allow Employers to Offer Comp Time Instead
Changes may be coming for the millions of American workers who receive overtime pay. And it may affect their paychecks.
May 1, 2017
Is 70 the New Retirement Age?
Is 70 becoming the new retirement age? According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, 30 percent of U.S. workers ages 60 and older plan to retire at age 70 or older. Another 20 percent don't believe they will ever be able to retire.
April 30, 2017
Immigration Green Cards Getting Redesign Starting May 1
The new card designs demonstrate USCIS’ commitment to continue taking a proactive approach against the threat of document tampering and fraud. They are also part of an ongoing effort between USCIS, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. ...
April 30, 2017
74% of Businesses Say They Plan to Hire Recent College Grads This Year
While employers are looking to hire candidates across various education backgrounds, some majors stand out more than others. Employers hiring recent college graduates this year state the following majors are the most in-demand at their firms.
April 26, 2017
Parents Learn Expensive Lessons with College Student Loans
The survey collected responses from parents who are repaying student loans used to pay for a child’s education, and for which they are legally responsible. This includes cosigned or parent student loans to finance their child’s education.