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U.S. News // 1 decade ago

The Issue: Obama challenges Congress on wages, unemployment

U.S. President Barack Obama last week upped his game, throwing down the gauntlet to Congress by saying if lawmakers refused to act, he would do what he could through executive order to boost wages, create jobs and help the hard-pressed middle class claw its way to prosperity.

Business News // 1 decade ago

The realities of long-term unemployment include many hurdles

A quarter of long-term unemployed U.S. workers in a recent poll indicated they have had trouble feeding themselves or their families.

Business News // 1 decade ago

More than a third of workers scramble between pay days

More than a third of U.S. workers indicated in a recent survey they live paycheck to paycheck, employment firm CareerBuilder said Wednesday.

Business News // 1 decade ago

Hiring managers say qualifications aren't everything

Qualifications for a job are only part of the reason employers decide who will get hired, a survey of U.S. hiring managers found.

Business News // 1 decade ago

Poll: Office environment is a bit like high school

A survey of U.S. workers found offices can be clique-prone environments not all that different from high school.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

34 percent of working American moms sole breadwinners

More than one-third of working mothers in the United States say they are the only breadwinners in their households, a survey released Thursday found.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

34 percent of working American moms sole breadwinners

More than one-third of working mothers in the United States say they are the only breadwinners in their households, a survey released Thursday found.

Business News // 1 decade ago

Survey: Gender gap wider in top-paying jobs

The balance of genders among top professions leans heavily toward men but women are making strides forward, U.S. employment firm CareerBuilder said.

Business News // 1 decade ago

Bosses are OK, despite odd requests

U.S. bosses make some odd requests but most workers give them top marks anyway, a survey released Thursday by CareerBuilder indicated.

Business News // 1 decade ago

Job references -- good, bad and whoops

U.S. job seekers would be wise to double check their job references, outplacement firm CareerBuilder said.

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Workers have had to modify personal budgets, spending choices and commuting habits to manage the adverse effects today's gas prices have had on their pocketbooks
Survey: Gas prices cut commuters' spending Jul 09, 2008

Dating a co-worker appears to be more accepted in the office these days with 66 percent of workers saying they do not have to keep their romances a secret at work
Dating at work is no resume builder Feb 14, 2008

High-pressure work environments are taking their toll on workers' morale
Survey: Most U.S. workers feel burnout May 03, 2006

It's important for employees to take care of their health and the health of others by staying at home if they aren't feeling well
Workers at work in sickness and in health Jan 19, 2011

Policies on office romance vary from company to company, and it's the responsibility of the worker to know where their employer stands
Survey: More workers dating bosses Feb 12, 2006