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Survey: Workplace Romance Common

Jan. 31, 2007 -- Nearly 40 percent of workers have had a workplace romance, according to the latest Spherion Workplace Snapshot survey co...  Read story

More Employees Living Paycheck to Paycheck

March 13, 2007 -- Four in 10 U.S. workers are living paycheck to paycheck, according to a new survey conducted by Harris Interactive for ...  Read story

Survey: Candidates Neglecting Workplace Issues

More than one-third of U.S. workers say that presidential candidates are not adequately addressing wages, health care, retirement plans, and other workpla...  Read story

Worker Confidence Inches Up

The nation's employees were feeling better about the economy last month, Spherion reports.  Read story

Employees Saving Less

More workers are living paycheck to paycheck, a survey finds.  Read story

Businesses Bracing for Slump

A survey finds small-business owners were expecting tougher times even before the Wall Street crisis.  Read story

Small Firms Unscathed by Housing, Credit Crunch

Despite trouble in the credit and housing markets, small-business owners are maintaining a positive outlook for the months ahead, according to a recent su...  Read story

Survey: America Trusts Small Businesses

March 7, 2007 -- Americans have more trust in small business than they do in the Supreme Court, the White House, or any other public inst...  Read story

When Warm Weather Arrives, More Employees Call in "Sick"

At least 30 percent of workers admit they're planning to fake sick days this summer, according to new research.  Read story

Save the Planet -- and Save the Company a Lot of Power and Paper

Tools for greening up around the office.  Read story

Save the Planet -- and Save the Company a Lot of Power and Paper

Tools for greening up around the office.  Read story

Work Cutting into Downtime

Job insecurities have more Americans working longer hours, a survey finds.  Read story

Facing High Heath-Care Costs, Companies Turn to Wellness Programs

A growing number of employees are enrolling in such programs, according to a new study.  Read story

Confidence Game

Survey results from a Business Week poll measuring confidence in various institutions.  Read story

Stress and Long Hours Prompt Employees to Lie, Cheat, and Steal

A new survey finds a connection between work-life balance and workplace ethics.  Read story

Majority of Small-Business Owners Do Not Offer Retirement Benefits

Despite employing half the private-sector workforce, only 14 percent of small businesses offer 401(k) plans.  Read story

Small Businesses May Lag in Retirement Benefits

Dec. 16, 2004 --Large companies outperform small businesses when it comes to providing employees with access to retirement plans, accordin...  Read story

Survey: Even Skeptics Are Embracing Technology

Nov. 9, 2005 --Faced with evermore user-friendly features and expanded capabilities, a growing number of consumers are embracing technolog...  Read story

Employees Fret Over Savings

Rising prices are prompting more Americans to cut spending, a survey finds.  Read story

Employee Confidence Shaken

Few U.S. workers feel the economy is improving, but aren't too worried about losing their jobs.  Read story

No-Shows at Work Hit Five-Year High

March 8, 2005 --According to the 14th-annual CCH Unscheduled Absence Survey, last-minute no-shows at work are at a five-year high. The st...  Read story

Retail Sales End Up for December

Jan. 14, 2005 -- Despite early warnings of weak sales from the likes of Wal-Mart and Target following a sluggish back-to-school period, U...  Read story

Baby Boomers Stressed Over Savings

The sagging economy has more Americans worried about their retirement plans.  Read story

Seven Out of 10 Employees Admit to Abusing Office Computers, Phones

More people are likely to engage in "risky work behavior" than ever before, according a new survey.  Read story

Safeguarding Against the Everyday Disaster

Hurricanes and other natural disasters command the headlines. But it's everyday calamities, like computer viruses, that can really wipe out a company.  Read story

As Valentine's Day Approaches, Office Romance on the Rise

The number of workers caught canoodling at work has skyrocketed over the past year, according to new research.  Read story

Time May Be Ripe to Move Online

May 26, 2004 --For small businesses that have been debating whether to move online, recent sales numbers are making a strong case for maki...  Read story

Job Applicants Fear Impact of Online Behavior

A third of people under 30 say their blogs and social networking profiles could hurt their careers.  Read story

Is "American Idol" Good for Business?

A new survey reveals which TV shows generate the most buzz around the office.  Read story

Retailers Brace for Cyber Monday Surge

More than 60 percent of shoppers say they expect to buy more holiday gifts online this year.  Read story

The Power of Suggestion

Social shopping sites turn online shopping into a group activity.  Read story

Deadline Approaches for Customer Data Rules

May 13, 2005 --New rules go into effect June 1 in the southern states asking businesses to combat identity theft and fraud under the Feder...  Read story

Web Surveys: Taking the Pulse of Customers

What's the easiest way to understand customer satisfaction? Online surveys can help you get an unbiased evaluation of your service, products, and other feedb...  Read story

Skype Makes Bid for Small Business Market

Oct. 11, 2005 -- Internet phone service provider Skype annou...  Read story

What's Next: Service With a Smile. Really.

How technology ruined customer service--and how three start-ups plan to rescue it.  Read story

Upstarts

A look at how Kelley Dunn launched her corporate concierge service, Consider It Dunn; plus, several shorter articles about the outlook of the corporate conci...  Read story

Few States Promote Entrepreneurship Education in Schools

Only New York and California require that high school students take entrepreneurship classes before graduation.  Read story

Passions: Jeffrey Sweeney, Yogi

Every morning , Jeffrey Sweeney spends two hours putting his legs behind his head. And standing on his hands, and bending backward to grab...  Read story

Benefits: Looking for the Next 401(k)?

A tax-free savings plan for college sounds like a great perk, but take a close look at the fine print before signing on.  Read story

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