News and Advice

High Court may hear employee privacy case
The Supreme Court is expected to decide as soon as today whether to hear an appeal of a case in which employees won a constitutional right to privacy in their text messages, even when the messages were sexually explicit comments to co-workers. (By David G. Savage, Boston Globe)

As jobs pool balloons, recruiters feel pinch
WESTBOROUGH - Every time recruiter Sharon Gilbert rejects a job candidate’s resume, it weighs on her. (By Katie Johnston Chase, Boston Globe)

Retail marketing strategies can help job seekers sell themselves
Q. Where are the jobs these days? I have been looking at retail in and around my hometown. Is there an industry that is now hiring? Retail is especially of interest to me. (By Patricia Hunt Sinacole, Boston Globe)

The boss is having a small wedding. Is it OK to give a gift?
Q. My manager is getting married (this will be her third). There are only four people in our department, and only one person received an invitation to the wedding because they are also personal friends. We all get along well, and there are no hurt feelings about not receiving an invitation either from myself or my co-worker. We realize you ... (By Peter Post, Boston Globe)

Holiday humbugs
When co-workers want to skip the celebration, plus the ninja option for teetotalers. (By Robin Abrahams, Boston Globe)

Mayor gives Obama tips on federal jobs program
Mayor Thomas M. Menino is suggesting the Obama administration include a hiring tax credit and increased assistance to small businesses as part of a proposed new federal stimulus plan to reduce unemployment and expedite the economic recovery. (By Casey Ross, Boston Globe)