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NJ Employers Taking a Wait-and-See Approach on Hiring [AUDIO]

The recovery in the jobs market in New Jersey and across the nation has hit the wall amid three straight months of weak jobs reports. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Which Office Workers Down the Most Coffee?

Many of us enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning — but depending on your job, you may be more likely keep a pot brewing all day long. In a survey of almost 5,000 US workers, Dunkin’ Donuts and...

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Employees Lack Paid Sick Days, Workplace Flexibility [AUDIO]

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released data on the use of paid sick days and workplace flexibility, and found that many employers lack both. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Is Your Office Attire Destroying Your Career?

If you just can’t seem to get ahead a work you might want to take a look at yourself in the mirror. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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What's the Biggest Time-Waster at Work?

Telecommuters may have some creative ways to while away the day, but at least they’re not shooting the breeze with colleagues — something a new survey finds is the biggest time-waster at work. Read...

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Do You Like Your Current Job? [AUDIO]

The job market is tight, which has many Americans taking any job they can get. Meanwhile, corporations are squeezing more money out of them than before the recession. That has many employees...

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Weak Job Growth Makes Bold Fed Action More Likely

U.S. employers added 96,000 jobs in August, a tepid figure that points to the economy's persistent weakness and slowing prospects for the unemployed. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Low-Paying Jobs Here To Stay [AUDIO]

Are you stuck in a low-paying job? Unfortunately, you better get used to it for at least the next few years. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Workplace Has More to Do With Mood Than Workday [AUDIO]

It's Monday. Are you blue? A new psychological study shows workplace moods have little to do with what day it is. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Protecting Workers In Sandy's Aftermath [AUDIO]

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, federal agencies are now raising awareness about worker safety hazards. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Workplace Distraction Hurting Businesses [AUDIO]

Social media sites, text messages, cross-talk with a colleague. Workplace distraction is everywhere these days and businesses say its affecting productivity. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Many Employees Bringing Flu To Work [AUDIO]

Getting the flu is uncomfortable enough, but for many people taking the day to recuperate isn't the option. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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NJ's Family Leave Insurance Program Reaches 100,000 in 3 Years [AUDIO]

It's been three years since New Jersey became one of only two states in the country to enact a family leave insurance law. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Americans Spending Less Time Unemployed [AUDIO]

The average length of time Americans spent unemployed in January dropped by nearly three weeks, but not for the reason you may think. It is likely because many people ran out of unemployment benefits...

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Job Opportunities Available for NJ's Sandy Victims

A week ago, Swissport USA contacted the Christie Administration asking for help in filling posts with the aviation ground services company at Newark Liberty International Airport as it opens a new...

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How Many People Admit to Office Romances? Survey Sheds Some Light [AUDIO]

Have you ever been involved in an office romance? If you answered yes, you're not alone. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Does March Madness Mean a Drop in Productivity? [POLL/AUDIO]

Employers would be wise to expect a drop in worker output over the next week or two. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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Unemployed Older Workers Continue to Struggle [AUDIO]

Stuck in their 50s, older workers in America stay jobless longer and have more trouble rejoining the workforce than their younger counterparts. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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OSHA Launches Heat Campaign to Protect Outdoor Workers [AUDIO]

As temperatures continue to flirt with the triple digits, the US Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is hoping to protect the safety of those who have to work...

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The Average Work Week Keeps Getting Shorter [AUDIO]

New information from the Fed shows we are working less than our parents did in terms a hours per week. Read More|Comment Continue reading…

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