Business

Oh no! You've lost your job! If you're looking for help, you might do well to start at your local Employment Security Commission. Despite what you may think, these offices do a lot more than cut unemployment checks.

By Linda C. Brinson

It's hard to find a job these days, but once you get your foot in the door, try not to put it in your mouth -- at least, not right away. Here are some tips designed to help you make the right first impression on your first day at work.

By Dave Roos

Although bullies are often associated with childhood and schoolyards, the grown-up versions can cause just as much harm to workers on the job. What does workplace bullying look like, and why is it so hard to report?

By Joanna Burgess

The corporate world has come to realize that people accomplish far in groups that they do alone. That said, workplace teamwork has to be done carefully in order to be effective. What can companies do to improve teamwork at the office?

By Stephanie Watson

For anybody who had to endure uniforms in high school, an official dress code may seem like an outdated corporate relic. But a dress code isn’t just arbitrary sets of rules; it's seen as a meaningful component of a well-run company.

By Tristin Hopper

Communication is as easy as breathing, but doing so with coworkers can be tricky. Someone could misconstrue a friendly e-mail, micromanage employees to death or even commit a cultural faux pas. Luckily, we'll show you how to avoid these missteps.

By Stephanie Watson

Professional development isn't usually required, but it can help you hone your skills and become more competitive in the job market. What program options are there for professional development?

By Lance Looper

From learning new skills to boosting salaries, there are plenty of reasons for teachers to invest in professional development. What kinds of training options are out there, and how do they differ from state to state?

By Laurie L. Dove

Remember when you could escape the proverbial rat race by packing up and going home for the day? Thanks to modern technology, you never have to leave the office again. Why? It's probably in your pocket.

By Dave Roos

Remote offices shouldn't feel remote. Fortunately, a wide range of technologies can help integrate branch offices with their headquarters. What does it take to get the job done?

By Jennifer Sellers

New communications systems like 3G and 4G networks and devices like smartphones can change the way we deal with data. But can they also save your business some big money?

By Jessika Toothman

If you're hungry for a Lums steamed hotdog or some Chi-Chi's nachos, too bad. Those chains no longer exist. Maybe that's bound to happen when, say, two guys from Minnesota with Scottish-sounding names try to open up a Mexican restaurant chain?

By Patrick J. Kiger

That golden icon is embedded in our brains whether we like it or not. Wouldn't it be good to finally know what it means, if anything?

By Jonathan Atteberry

Getting the idea for a new business is easy. Finding the cash to start it is something else. So where do you get some startup capital?

By Dave Roos

Starting a new business sounds great, right? From now on, you're your own boss. But if you aren't careful, you could run into trouble.

By Dave Roos

During an economic downturn, job seekers look for businesses that are likely to weather the storm. But is any business truly recession-proof?

By Dave Roos

Would you like some french fries with that McArabia, sir? Or a soda to wash down that -- porridge? The golden arches may look the same globally, but the menu sure doesn't.

By Susan L. Nasr

Who can forget all of the famous pitch lines, gizmos and unintentional hilarity packed into late-night paid programming? Infomercials are showy, earnest and often outright deceptive. What are 10 of the best?

By Stephanie Watson

If you can name the sandwich behind the jingle that starts, "Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese," then you already have one out of 10. What else makes the cut?

By William Harris

It's unlikely that your company's CEO knows your name, but you certainly know his or hers. What is it about the chief executive officer that strikes fear into so many employees' hearts? Is it paycheck envy, or something more?

By Jane McGrath

Most workers in the United States are paid by the hour, which means if they work more than 40 hours in a week, they get paid overtime. Does that make them work harder?

By Dave Roos

You already have plenty to do to keep your business running. How will you keep track of who gets paid and how much tax is withheld? What do payroll systems do?

By Dave Roos

What guarantees a company's success? Celebrity endorsements? A high influx of customers? Profitable stocks? Without a solid business model, any company can crumble into oblivion after riding the tide of good fortune.

By Jane McGrath & Jacob Clifton

Nothing can be more humiliating than getting ripped off. Finding worthy mechanics, contractors, doctors and more can be like rolling dice. But how do Better Business Bureaus really know which one's are reputable?

By Dave Roos

Corporate life has it's share of benefits, so why do so many cubicle-dwellers complain? From office politics to brownnosing to noise pollution, our image gallery shows off the good and bad of the corporate life.