IBM jolted its employees two weeks ago when it announced it was extinguishing its traditional pension in favor of a 401(k) plan. It said it would save as much as $3 billion over five years, and employees suspect those dollars are coming directly out ... more >>

BANGALORE, India (AFP) - The success of India's hi-tech and outsourcing industry was built on Bangalore but the southern city where the boom began has now become a victim of its own success. The rapid growth is putting major pressure on the city's ... more >>

The next round of globalization is sending upscale jobs offshore. They include basic research, chip design, engineering-- even financial analysis. Can America lose these jobs and still prosper? Who wins? Who loses? The sense of resignation inside B... more >>

Many parents wonder why their kids can’t just grow up, buy a home, start a family and live without debt. They don’t realize how much the economic context has changed. Tamara Draut and Stuart Fink didn't expect it to come to this. Aft... more >>

If you are over 50 and looking to jump into the job market for one reason or another, check out these 13 tips for getting back in the game.The job market can be rough for anyone, but it can be especially challenging for older Americans. "Age discri... more >>

New thoughts on how firms should view employees! With a few signs of hope in the U.S. job market and many employees restless in their jobs, companies need to start thinking about how to keep their best workers from leaving. How an employee feels abo... more >>

The numbers tell all: More than a third of workers are unhappy and dissatisfied with their jobs, according to a recent survey by CareerBuilder.com. The report finds an increase of 20 percent more stressed-out and downbeat workers since 2001, not to m... more >>

A job loss can be devastating, but it doesn't have to be a disaster. Here are 7 ways to shore up your finances, conserve cash and arm yourself for a long-term drought.When Dave Conner lost his job, he thought he’d be unemployed for two or three... more >>

"Mandatory retirement is quickly becoming as archaic as the dinosaur. With many people now retiring at 55 or 60 -- they can have 20 to 30 years of life left. Working will be a necessity once they do hit their 60s, since their potential Social Securit... more >>

One of the most unsettling truths about the job market today can be found in two seemingly insignificant recent announcements by high-tech powerhouses Oracle and Hewlett-Packard. Software giant Oracle said it's moving 2,000 developer jobs from the U... more >>