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IRS Offers "Fresh Start" for Unemployed

A new tax break for those in need.

Life After a Layoff

Ken Proskie of Evanston, Illinois, an environmental and occupational health and safety consultant, was laid off at age 52. Instead of looking for another corporate job, he struck out on his own.

What Happens When an Office Romance Ends?

A fair job transfer? Or does he just want her out of his sight?

Job Retraining Programs Are Revving Up

Which jobs will grow the fastest in the years ahead? And who’s doing what to teach jobless workers new skills?

How to Get Hired After Long-Term Unemployment

Maintain your network and don’t neglect the personal touch.

Tough Times Ahead for American Workers

Even many of those lucky enough to have jobs will find stagnant wages, shrinking benefits and less clout.

Americans Finding More Jobs, in More Categories

Though there’s still too much slack in the workforce, the improvement is palpable.

Some of the Unemployed May Never Work Again

More folks than ever before have been out of a job for a year or more. The prognosis for them isn't good. And that spells bad news for the economy.

Businesses Hire a Bit While Government Cuts a Lot

A pattern since May of weak job growth is likely to continue the rest of this year.

Hiring, Economic Growth in a Standoff

Look past Census fluctuations and you’ll find the private sector adding jobs, carefully.

An Employment Report to Celebrate

Discounting the impact of lousy February weather, employment trends are looking up.

Anemic Job Growth Holds Back Economy

There are some bright spots amid the general gloom.

Treat Terminated Employees With Respect

How you manage layoffs sends a clear message to remaining employees about how the company views them and how they will be treated in the future.

Employees Are Eyeing the Door

Honing hiring and benefits strategies now will give employers the edge as the economy heats up.

Double-Digit Unemployment
Through 2010

Everyone’s talking jobs these days — the government included. But only time can bring them back.

Dismal Job Numbers Point the Way to a Weak Recovery

The increase in temp workers signals that hiring may be starting to improve.

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