Career

The Affordable Care Act and the aging boomer population is creating a lot of job opportunities in the health-care industry. Here’s how to take advantage.

After decades of a decline, the share of stay-at-home mothers is on the rise, according to new research from Pew. And while the data shows an overwhelming 60% of Americans think children fare better with mothers at home, this boost back doesn’t necessarily point to positive signs for the economy.

They help new businesses not only launch, but succeed. Here's how. 

Companies are bracing for March Madness, one of the biggest distractions in the office each year, with possibly billions of dollars in lost wages on the line.

There is a plethora of information about what to do if you work for one a "workplace tyrants" but how about if you are the workplace bully inflicting all this pain and suffering?

When life at the office gets bad it can impact everything in your life, whether you realize it or not. And knowing when it’s time to walk away from a job can be tough to do. After all, the labor market isn’t exactly thriving at the moment. But there are signs that it’s time to plan you're your exit strategy and move on.

Workplace confrontations happen--but don't let them kill your career. 

Despite the economic recovery, many Americans remain nervous about their career prospects.

Being injured and not able to work can be a big financial blow, especially if the injury didn’t occur on the job. Here’s how to avoid a financial catastrophe. 

When it comes to your career, there’s nothing worse than being professionally stuck. Unless you’re stuck and have no clue you are about to be fired.

Entrepreneurs are known to possess certain qualities that make them successful, and every worker can take a page from their playbook to help advance their careers.

Having a good relationship with your boss can help your career and may even reduce stress at work. Here's how to get the ball rolling.

The scandal engulfing the Miami Dolphins amid allegations player Richie Incognito bullied his teammate Jonathan Martin proves that bullying in the workplace can happen anywhere. Here’s how to recognize potential problems in the office and what to do if you are a target.

It’s common in today’s workforce for professionals to feel that they’re in the wrong job. Here's what to do about it.

In today's job market, there are thousands of job applications online and hundreds of people apply to each position. You need to make yourself readily available to recruiters.

As annoying as office "suck ups" may be, you can learn a lot from these people to help your long-term career growth.

The instantaneous nature of email has people sending out notes riddled with poor grammar and bad etiquette.

It’s time to understand that your success in the workplace is dependent on filling a need and bringing value to the company. It goes beyond getting your work done, it's about implementing a necessary attitude change and realizing that it’s about being proactive and anticipating the needs of your clients or bosses and proving your worth.

Here are three ways to work around the catty and immature environment that an office can breed.  

People pleasers may seem to get along with everyone in the office, but they aren’t doing themselves—or their company—any favors. In fact, in some cases, it could be hurting their advancement and destroying their careers.