Blogs.com takes top 10 lists from various bloggers. Now they've posted mine ! It's probably not quite what you'd expect from me, but I hope you find it amusing MORE

I work in California and have recently been offered a similar position with a new company. turned in my resignation letter today and my boss asked me what it would take to make me stay. told him that if they increase my salary to match the new offer I would stay. After he talks with his boss and HR, he tells me that they will match the offer but they want to see a hard copy first. I'm wondering if this is violating my privacy rights to salary information. I'm also hesitant to provide a copy of the new offer because I do not want to jeopardize this new position if the negotiations fall-out. MORE

I've spoken with several campus recruiters lately, and they all say the same thing: You think this job market is tough? Just wait. Not exactly music to the ears of a college student right now. While they're studying and funneling MORE

Normally, when I post a HARO (Help a Reporter Out) query, I get dozens, if not hundreds of responses from people willing to help me with a story. They want to talk about how they are still giving raises, why their business is successful MORE

Blogs.com takes top 10 lists from various bloggers. Now they've posted mine ! It's probably not quite what you'd expect from me, but I hope you find it amusing MORE

I work in California and have recently been offered a similar position with a new company. turned in my resignation letter today and my boss asked me what it would take to make me stay. told him that if they increase my salary to match the new offer I would stay. After he talks with his boss and HR, he tells me that they will match the offer but they want to see a hard copy first. I'm wondering if this is violating my privacy rights to salary information. I'm also hesitant to provide a copy of the new offer because I do not want to jeopardize this new position if the negotiations fall-out. MORE

Ryan Bortel of  Corporate Psychologists  sends me his e-newsletter.    The last one had a great article on this topic.    I couldn't find a link on his website for the article, so I've cut & pasted it below.    Enjoy!   Layoffs. Downsizing. Rightsizing. Whatever term you use, these are uncertain times for any employee. The headlines are heavy with doom and gloom statistics and warnings about an uncertain future. So what are ambitious and talented employees to do? Join a local professional organization; take on an officer role. MORE