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A resume could make or break getting a job

More than one-third of the companies surveyed said they couldn't find the exact employee needed. Read more »

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Are you a savor or spender? Studies say it could be parents' fault.

Spending more than you earn or saving pennies for a rainy day could be results from listening to parents. Read more »

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Top workplace stress caused by balancing demands

About 41 percent of CFOs surveyed felt that balancing work and personal demands gave the biggest stress. Read more »

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Professional athletes finding ways to survive

Major League Lacrosse players are picking up a side job to help pay the bills. Read more »

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7 non-negotiables to prevent a bad hire

More than two-thirds of employers were affected by a bad hire last year. About 41 percent estimate a single bad hire cost them $25,000. Read more »

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Obama's health care aid to small firms disappoints

It seemed like a good idea at the time. Read more »

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Closed Idaho mine to start rehiring in July

A northern Idaho silver mine that was shut down for safety improvements will start rehiring in July and should have a full workforce by the end of the year, Hecla Mining Co. Chief Executive Officer... Read more »

Published May 24, 2012

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HP to cut 27,000 jobs by late 2014

Hewlett-Packard Co. plans to cut 27,000 jobs as the growing popularity of smartphones, the iPad and other mobile devices makes it tougher for the company to sell personal computers. Read more »

Published May 23, 2012

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Small dairies go under as milk prices sink again

With milk prices projected to fall and fuel costs high, more small dairy farms are going out of business. Read more »

Published May 23, 2012

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Balancing act: Coaching is challenging, fun in the office and on the field

In the business world, we often talk about working as a team. And if a group of coworkers is a team, I guess that makes their manager a coach of sorts. But do managers in an office and coaches on a... Read more »

Published May 21, 2012

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On Leadership: Organizations rise or fall on the ability of leaders to connect with employees

I do believe organizations largely rise or fall on the ability of leaders to connect with employees before they direct them. Read more »

Published May 20, 2012

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The value of an education: Spiraling college costs and student debt spark doubts over payoffs

A popular belief is that a bachelor's degree is worth a million dollars, a number originally offered in a 2002 U.S. Census Bureau report and then picked up and widely touted by the College Board.... Read more »

Published May 20, 2012

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Facebook stock closes nearly flat in debut day trading

It was barely a "like" and definitely not a "love" from Facebook investors as the online social network's stock failed to live up to the hype in its trading debut Friday. Read more »

Published May 18, 2012

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Unemployment rates fall in two-thirds of US states

Unemployment rates fell in two-thirds of U.S. states last month, evidence that modest economic growth is boosting hiring in most areas of the country. Read more »

Published May 18, 2012

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Consumer costs flat as gas prices drop, other costs rise

Consumer prices increased by just 0.2 percent in April and rose by just 0.3 percent in March, according to the Labor Department. That's the smallest increase in more than a year. Prices have gone... Read more »

Published May 15, 2012

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Adobe Creative Cloud gives users access to entire Adobe library for monthly fee

Adobe is throwing its hat into the "Cloud" service model by allowing users access to every title in its library for less than the price of a single Photoshop license. Read more »

Published May 15, 2012

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Provo-based Qualtrics receives $70 million series A investment

Provo-based survey and research company Qualtrics has received $70 million in Series A funding from Accel Partners and Sequoia Capital, both venture capital firms based in Silicon Valley, which... Read more »

Published May 15, 2012

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National job openings increased from last year, according to report

JOLTS may sound like the latest entry in the competitive sports drink category. But in this case, JOLTS refers to a monthly report, Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, published by the Bureau... Read more »

Published May 14, 2012

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On Leadership: Who really makes the cheese? It's not the government

Utah is a good cheese-making state. By cheese-making I mean the creation of economic value. Read more »

Published May 14, 2012

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Balancing act: Working late doesn't equate to working hard, readers say

If you're an 8-to-5 worker, and you're reading this at the office at 5:30, you should have left for home a half-hour ago. At least, that would seem to be the consensus of readers based on responses... Read more »

Published May 14, 2012

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1 in 3 autistic young adults lack jobs, education

One in 3 young adults with autism have no paid job experience, college or technical school nearly seven years after high school graduation, a study finds. Read more »

Published May 13, 2012

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On Leadership: Job-creation begins at home

Not long after I was married, I lost my job. My wife was expecting our first child and we suddenly found ourselves without health insurance. After the baby came, I went to the bank to get a loan to pay the medical bills. I... Read more »

Published May 11, 2012

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Study shows recession-era graduates only earn $27,000

Graduation approaches for many, but tough times continue for college grads as a new study shows a grim job outlook for young adults entering the workforce. Read more »

Published May 11, 2012

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Chairman's budget cuts fewer Alabama teachers

Alabama House Chairman has a budget cut plan that drops fewer teachers by selling bonds. Read more »

Published May 8, 2012

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U.S. employers posted 3.74 million March jobs

U.S. companies in March posted the highest number of job openings in nearly four years, a sign that hiring could strengthen in the coming months after slowing this spring. Read more »

Published May 8, 2012

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