Laid-off Americans find silver lining
June 16, 2009 by Rick
Filed under Employment News
In Face of Adversity, Laid-Off Americans Find Silver Lining
Four in 10 say dismissal was blessing in disguise, SnagAJob.com survey finds
RICHMOND, Va. – Displaying a perennial optimism that is perhaps characteristically American, four in 10 U.S. workers who recently have been laid off themselves, or are a significant other to someone who has, now believe [...]
How does a four-day work week sound?
January 2, 2009 by Melissa Barber
Filed under Employment News
Some employers are cutting hours to prevent layoffs
First, the good news: More U.S. companies are giving employees an extra day off each week. Yippee!
Now, the bad news: Yeah, you’re not getting paid for that day. Yippee.
According to a recent article in BusinessWeek, employers who want to cut costs are experimenting with a four-day, 32-hour work [...]
