People@Work: In Negative Workplaces, Minuses Can Add Up

In today’s economy, the mantra seems to be: “Do more with less.” But workers are hardly thrilled. And managers say that the negative attitudes, which are resulting in criticism and lack of teamwork, are contributing to reduced …

U.S. Economy to Remain Weak in 2011, Survey Says

The U.S. economy will remain weak in 2011 as companies limit hiring and consumers restrict spending, according to a survey of economists.

GDP will grow by 2.6% in 2011 after increasing by 2.7% this year, according to the median forecast of 51 economi…

Should the Fed Worry About Unemployment?

When the economic gurus at the Fed move the levers of U.S. monetary policy, they do so with two often-conflicting goals in mind: promoting maximum employment and keeping prices stable. Many critics are now arguing that that Fed…

Google Looking to Hire 2,000 and Counting

The Internet titan is looking to hire more than 2,000 software engineers, sales reps, and administrative office workers from San Francisco to New York to Ireland.
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