Speaking Up Is Hard to Do: Researchers Explain WhyHave you ever clammed up in a meeting for fear of saying something stupid? Scientists offer an explanation of why many people become, in effect, less intelligent in small group settings.
News & Trends in ManagementMean bosses would be nicer if they exercised more, a new study says. Plus, M.B.A. applications rise sharply at Penn State, and more.
For Students: Wise Words From Warren BuffettSeveral Fridays a year, Warren Buffett entertains business students from all over the country who descend on Omaha, Neb., to pick the billionaire investor's brain.
Newark Schools StandoffNewark's new schools superintendent, Cami Anderson, outlined a broad plan on Friday to reshape the state's largest school system, including closing poorly performing schools and lifting standards for charters.
U.K. Sets Up Leadership School for Civil ServantsThe U.K. government is setting up an academy to hone the leadership skills of its top civil servants to make sure they deliver state infrastructure projects on time and on budget.
Meetings Are Stand-Up JobsStand-up meetings are part of a fast-moving tech culture in which sitting has become synonymous with sloth.
Bureau of Labor Statistics Forecasts Fastest-Growing JobsBLS expects total U.S. employment to rise 14.3% over the current decade, resulting in 20.5 million new jobs. Here's a look at projections for the fastest-growing fields.
Do the Job You're Meant to DoWe all have a sweet spot where everything seems to flow: It's the intersection of our strengths, weaknesses, passions, and differences. We should plan our work and our lives so that we operate in that intersection.
JetBlue Chairman Teaches Entrepreneurial LessonsJoel Peterson, the founder of private-equity firm Peterson Partners and chairman of JetBlue Airways Corp., teaches entrepreneurial management and leadership courses at Stanford Graduate School of Business in Palo Alto, Calif.
Law Grads Claim Schools MisledLawsuits accusing a number of U.S. law schools of fudging post-graduate employment statistics were filed amid mounting controversy over the high cost of tuition and grim job prospects for debt-laden graduates.
To Colleagues: I'm Outta HereThe farewell email: It's a chance for departing employees to have the last word at work. But ultimately, a mass email can create confusion.
News & Trends in ManagementMove over M.B.A.s, engineers are far more prevalent in companies' top ranks, a new study says. Plus, CEOs are making transparency a priority.
'Rank and Yank' Still Liked by SomeForced ranking—rigorous employee rankings that reward top performers—seems to have fallen out of favor, but champions of the controversial system remain.
For Job-Seekers, a New Push to Keep Financial Skeletons BuriedWith the nation's unemployment remaining stubbornly high, a number of states are taking a step to help job seekers: banning credit checks.
Teaching Global BusinessBhaskar Chakravorti, director of the Master's in International Business program at Tufts' Fletcher School, explains why understanding the big picture – political, historical, sociological -- is fundamental to doing good business.
When Stress Is GoodHow to get the benefits of stress—spurring peak performance and well-being—without suffering harmful physical effects.
Your Résumé vs. OblivionCompanies inundated with job applications are relying on technology to winnow out less-qualified candidates.
Learn From a Pink SlipYou can use the transition to create a list of resolutions that can be applied to your next job or even used as a template for a new career.
From Rising Star to Senior ManagerFor three young executives, finding creative ways to solve thorny business problems put them on a fast track to senior management.
How to Lower Your Workplace StressWorkloads, expectations and stress levels are up. But there are ways for employees to take control of their happiness at work this year.
Quit: Do It NowChoosing to walk away from an unhappy project is one of the hardest things to do, but doing so can save you stress, heartache and years of wasted effort.
Big Companies Try CrowdsourcingCrowdsourcing—breaking a project into tiny tasks and farming those tasks out to the general public—can be cheaper and more efficient than hiring temps, some companies find.
Pressing for Women's GainsElissa Ellis Sangster, executive director of Forté Foundation, spoke with The Wall Street Journal about how companies and business schools can recruit more women and why diversity matters.
Workplace WonderlandDavison International Inc., a 285-employee company that designs and creates kitchen gadgets, toys and other consumer products, turned a 61,000 square-foot Pittsburgh, Pa., building into a hub of unusual work spaces, adding areas such as a pirate ship, a tree house and a castle.
For Grads Seeking to Work and Do GoodVenture for America places recent college graduates in jobs at small businesses to help start-ups and early-stage enterprises get off the ground and create jobs.
Firms Hail New Chiefs (of Diversity)Some companies are adding a new executive to their c-suite lineup: Chief Diversity Officer.
B-Schools Send Rejections to Unlikely Group: AlumniMore schools are bypassing alumni in admissions interviews to meet directly with M.B.A. candidates.
Race Affects How Leaders Are AssessedDeep-seated stereotypes that black leaders were intellectually inferior came to light in a recent study reviewing media coverage of college quarterbacks. Plus, new topics among the top 50 interview questions reflect the weak economy.
Job Seekers, Creativity and Flexibility CountIn addition to the standard prerequisites, in 2012 employers will be looking for workers who can quickly adapt to new responsibilities.
Taking the Nonprofit Route for Launching Your CareerCollege graduates will continue to face a tough job market in the new year, but volunteering for nonprofit work like the Peace Corps can fill an experience gap and provide a competitive advantage.
Where Business Thinkers Learn Their LessonsWhat literature inspires business leaders and thinkers? From "Henry IV, Part I" to "Frog and Toad Together" there's always a takeaway.
Start-Ups Need Staff to Get Investors' CashMany Silicon Valley start-ups have had a tough time finding qualified computer engineers amid a growing talent war here. Investors are adding to the pressure.
How to Ace a Google InterviewBrain teasers like the ones used for hiring by the Internet giant are spreading to other picky employers. Match your wits against puzzles that trip up even the cleverest applicants.
'Must I Say My Last Boss Fired Me?'Readers weigh in on whether to disclose on your resume that you were fired from a job.
Interns Targeted in Battle for TalentSilicon Valley's talent wars are going younger. Bay Area tech companies, already in a fierce fight for full-time hires, are now also battling to woo summer interns.
When the Admission Decision Is ... MaybeThe first wave of admissions decisions have gone out from top-tier business schools. So what's an eager candidate to do if the answer isn't yes?
Students Shift to Computer ScienceA survey of New York-area schools shows interest in a geek-chic education is already on the rise ahead of the opening of a new applied-sciences campus, a $2 billion project announced this week and backed by Cornell University and Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.
Welcome to Amazon TownRetirees in RVs—aka "workampers"—flock to Amazon.com warehouses in remote towns to help the online-retail giant fulfill its influx of holiday orders.
Performance Reviews Lose SteamIt's that time of year again: Many workers and managers are preparing for the dreaded performance review. While most companies continue to do them, a few are scrapping the practice altogether.
'A Sabbatical? Me?'Yes, you. Taking a break from work might be easier than you think. Some employers even encourage employee sabbaticals as a way to recharge batteries.
Oldest Baby Boomers Face Jobs BustMany older Americans fear they will be working well into their 60s because they didn't save enough to retire. Those without full-time jobs are short of money and afraid of what lies ahead.
Second ActsWhat do you do for an encore? Here are portraits of people who are taking new paths and changing their lives: a newly minted chef, an adventurer, an advocate for the deaf and an interfaith minister.
Employers Expecting to Hire Next QuarterThe first-quarter employment picture looks brighter. A staffing agency found that 14% of employers surveyed plan to add staff, 9% expect to cut employees, and the rest saw no change or were undecided.
Looking For Work? Keep It Up Through the HolidaysMany job seekers take a break from the hunt over the holidays, but experts say the period between Thanksgiving and New Year's can be one of the most productive times to land work.
Labor Market Notches GainsA drop in new unemployment filings to a three-and-a-half-year low offered the latest indication of an improving labor market, but a drop in U.S. industrial output last month highlighted vulnerability to shocks.
How to Save an Unproductive Day in 25 MinutesNot only do unproductive days detract from the success of your projects, your team and your organization; they can endanger your own well-being. Here's how to nip a problem day in the bud.
Work and Family MailboxColumnist Sue Shellenbarger answers a reader's question about resources for students studying for tests.
Cutting Hours Instead of JobsRhode Island, among other states and the District of Columbia, offers a "work sharing" program in which employees work fewer hours and receive partial unemployment insurance to lessen the blow to their incomes.
