12 Steps to a Smooth Resignation

Taking on a new role encourages people to look ahead-planning the next months and years of their lives. So with a new job offer in hand, it's not surprising that some people put little time or effort into making sure they resign from their previous job on a good note. Here are our tips .

Employment Summary for April 2013

Places Strong Emphasis on Market Research and Metrics

The United States economy added 165,000 new jobs in April, as the unemployment rate dropped again to a new post-recession low of 7.5 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Unemployment claims drop to a five-year low

The number of Americans applying for first time unemployment benefits unexpectedly dropped to its lowest level since since January 2008, one month into the Great Recession, according to figures released by the Department of Labor.