Labor Sector Performance

The U.S. Labor Department statistics put the nations overall unemployment rate at 9.6 percent. But they don't count many people that matter to the overall calculations.

If we begin to treat unions as our partners in protecting our valuable workforce, it will be much easier to pursue a goal common to both labor and management: keeping workers safe and...

The balance of power may have shifted in Congress following the mid-term elections, but many entrepreneurs I met with last week in Washington, D.C., remain doubtful the government is looking out for their...

Policies are never enough to assure compliance with the law.

Did you know that all the net new jobs in the U.S. over the past 25 years came from firms less than five years old?

During President Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign, advisor James Carville hung a sign in their headquarters that read, "It's the Economy, Stupid." This was to ensure that the campaign never lost its focus on...

As social networking becomes ubiquitous as a business tool, tapping into social networks to identify and recruit top candidates is an increasingly important strategy.

EEOC lawsuit makes managing employees with weight problems more challenging.

Bank of American pledges to hire 1000 new small business bankers. What do you need to know to make a business banker your new best friend?

It’s not easy being a millionaire these days. Data from the IRS shows close to 3,000 of them have been collecting unemployment.

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A job without some sort of fulfillment (other than a pay check) gets burdensome after a while.

Many businesses are deferring plans to go green because they see it as a costly investment. But even small steps can make a big difference -- and save you money.

By working to enhance understanding of franchising’s economic impact, IFA and the franchise industry are making a difference on Capitol Hill.

This week President Obama signed the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010, which the administration hopes will bring relief to the nation's struggling small businesses.

Even by the most optimistic estimate, green jobs make up 1 to 2 percent of the workforce.

What are some ways to guarantee I'm hiring a qualified employee? There is never any guarantee when you are hiring a new employee. Even the hiring experts get fooled occasionally. However, there are...

We're always hearing about the best places in the U.S. for entrepreneurial opportunity. But how do you know if it's going to be the right fit for you?

Many small businesses used personal or business charge cards to 'finance' the impact of the recession. Choosing a 'stop' button in advance may be the key to avoiding bankruptcy.