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After 4-year low, more people claiming unemployment benefits again
Jobless claims had an unanticipated spike last week, making for a four-month high.
10 easy ways to save money while commuting
In the spirit of National Bike to Work Day, here are 10 suggestions to save money on your commute. Read more »
12 characteristics of wildly successful startups
I am often asked these questions by aspiring entrepreneurs who want to start a business: What do I need to do to be successful? Where can I receive help? What resources are there? Who can guide me? Read more »
Utah summer jobs market appears strong
Utah's summer job prospects are looking good for many companies. But some officials say they're having a hard time finding employees to fill all positions. Read more »
US home building is surging, but job growth isn't
The resurgent U.S. housing market has sent builders calling again for Richard Vap, who owns a drywall installation company. Vap would love to help — if he could hire enough qualified people. Read more »
Are 401(k)s too risky to depend on for retirement?
In a nation with increasing retirement issues, investing in a 401(k) is becoming a greater gamble, according to Frontline. Read more »
Economic theory uses scientific method
Economics requires theory to form testable hypotheses, and theory often required heavy use of mathematics. Without theory and testable hypotheses, we would be unable to understand the economy. Read more »
Balancing act: To complete projects, lift together
Have you ever complained about a co-worker who, in your opinion, wasn't pulling his weight? Did your complaint lead to positive change? There's value, I think, in learning to "lift together" at... Read more »
When investors aren’t an option: 10 alternatives to finance your business
I am often asked about options to finance a start-up business. Of course investors and bank loans are a common solution. However, a budding entrepreneur simply might not want to bring on investors... Read more »
Property tax help for seniors and the disabled going unused
After noticing utilization of tax abatement programs for very poor seniors and people who are legally blind has been falling, Salt Lake County Treasurer K. Wayne Cushing wants the public to be more... Read more »
Family ties helped family-owned business survive the Great Recession
Family ties saved the Wittern Group during the Great Recession, according to an article by USA Today. Read more »
Get noticed — 4 easy steps to climbing the corporate ladder
As a board member on dozens of companies, the CEO of several firms, and an executive on many more, I have spent countless hours behind closed doors with fellow leaders. Have you ever walked by a... Read more »
Balancing act: Do you think busyness is a virtue?
How often have you deflected a work assignment by claiming that you're just too busy to accept it? No one wants to hear how busy someone else is. But that doesn't stop us from wearing our busyness... Read more »
Free checklist of what every retirement portfolio needs available to print
A simple infographic of what to do to get finances ready for retirement is available as a free printout. Read more »
Happiness in the workplace comes from hardest decisions
Money is a far-removed factor to what influences happiness in the workplace. Read more »
Majority of American travelers throwing away money
Only 67 percent of Americans collect rewards miles for flying, and, of those, 73 percent don’t know how many they have, according to a recent survey. Read more »
Unemployment crisis for law school grads deepens
The job crisis for recent law school graduates just keeps getting worse. Now, graduates from some of the nation's top law schools are having trouble finding jobs. Read more »
Five incredibly important lessons vital for guiding professional, personal life
Living by these five rules will save you a world of heartache, frustration and money throughout your professional life. Read more »
Balancing act: Is the workplace really ruder, or are people too sensitive?
I recently wrote about a survey that noted an increase in rude behavior in the workplace. But one reader says heightened sensitivity, and not necessarily rudeness, is the problem. Read more »
After 4-year low, more people claiming unemployment benefits again
Jobless claims had an unanticipated spike last week, making for a four-month high. Read more »
Balancing act: Good teams excel in times of crisis
The best work groups — those that already operate at a high level during the best of times — get even better when one team member is in trouble. It is at these times that people step up... Read more »
Salt Lake City listed as one of only 14 cities with increased jobs
Even though jobs are increasing nationally, Salt Lake City is one of only 14 of the 100 largest cities that have more jobs now than pre-recession. Read more »
Emergency unemployment benefits will be cut due to sequestration
Emergency unemployment compensation will be reduced due to the federal sequestration. Read more »
Wimpy attitudes cause U.S. kids to lose career opportunities
A new survey shows that U.S. teens are overly concerned with failure. The desire to avoid taking risks might prevent them from tackling STEM subjects — science, technology, engineering and math. Read more »
Balancing act: Rudeness rules in the workplace
According to recent research, half of the people surveyed in 2011 said they were treated rudely at work at least once a week. This rudeness leads to many office problems, and fighting the epidemic... Read more »
Utah unemployment decreases far below national average
The hope of employment is increasing in Utah, according to a release from the Utah Department of Workforce Services. Read more »
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