CHICAGO, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- On Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, fists may be more prevalent than flowers at some offices, researchers who focus on workplace dynamics said Thursday.

CHICAGO, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Job seekers are confident about landing a new position despite increased worries of a recession and rising energy prices, a U.S. job consultant reports.

CHICAGO, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- The number of planned job cuts announced by U.S. employers fell 12 percent in October, the second consecutive monthly drop, a consultant's report said Thursday.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- The number of chief executive officer departures announced by U.S. companies grew by 113 in November, a private outplacement firm said Friday. That figure includes eight more CEOs who left as a result of options backdating, bringing the number of CEOs cla

CHICAGO, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Holiday-season job cuts are mounting in the United States, with thousands announced just since Thanksgiving, a private consultant said Wednesday.

CHICAGO, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- A Chicago consulting firm says U.S. employers should be on the lookout for more common strains of influenza, which can severely damage the bottom line.

CHICAGO, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- About 70 percent of U.S. companies will be closed Friday, giving workers the chance to shop, watch football or just recover from Thanksgiving feasts.

CHICAGO, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- U.S. corporate mergers this year are the most numerous since 2,000, a Chicago consulting firm said Wednesday.

CHICAGO, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- About as many U.S. corporations plan holiday office parties this year as did last year, a Chicago consulting firm said Tuesday.