Career Economics
  • The Real Reason Qualified Workers Are So Hard to Find

    By Kelley Holland, CNBC

    Despite stubbornly high unemployment, many employers complain that they can't find qualified candidates for the jobs they do have. Often, it turns out, the mismatch results from applicants'...

  • Middle-Wage Workers Left Out of Jobs Recovery

    Friday’s surprisingly upbeat jobs report was just the latest sign that the employment market is continuing its slow, painful march back from the depths of the Great Recession.

  • How I Landed a Flex Job: 3 Inspiring Stories

    By Rebecca Webber, LearnVest

    There’s a reason it’s called “the grind.” The standard workweek grates on many of us, but especially those who have children at home. They’re stuck in rush-hour traffic while their babies are getting...

  • Guess Which Jobs Are Poised for the Most Growth?

    Job growth will pick up slightly as the economy continues to recover from the Great Recession, but the outlook for some industries and metro areas is far brighter. The position with the most growth...

  • Childless Workers: Hey, We Want Flexibility, Too!

    By Allison Linn, CNBC

    In the career complaints category, few things can get people more worked up than the debate over who works harder, has it better or is given more preferential treatment: Workers with kids, or those...