News and Advice

Fewer days, longer hours
Some employers are weighing the savings from a short workweek against the need to provide service.
Advice   Avoid these resume mistakes
Check out these 10 resume foibles may keep your from getting the job you seek.
On Staffing Making the right hiring decision
To find an employee that is a perfect fit, human resource professionals need to make the most of hiring tools.
Odd Jobs His job stinks – literally
In the latest of outsourced home tasks, professional pet waste removal services are coming to the rescue.
The Globe Tests Resume tip: Ask for help
if you need it
The Globe went to three companies that specialize in designing resumes and tested their skills.
The Job Doc Former inmates face work challenges
Having a criminal record of any kind can have a negative impact on one's ability to find and keep a job.
On The Hot Seat The $1 billion question
The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center is so new that Susan Windham-Bannister is just the second employee.
The Globe Magazine Is unlimited vacation a good thing?
More companies are experimenting with this. But it may not be as great as it sounds. Discuss
Book review Create thriving culture by focusing on people
Review of "Built to Serve How to Drive the Bottom Line with People - First Practices" by Dan J. Sanders.
Video Office Invasion: Schylling Toys
Schylling Toys, in Rowley, Mass., has succeeded by creating simple, retro toys.