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Tell your boss you'll be in later

Mar 12, 2007
A group in Denmark is trying to convince companies that they can increase productivity if they make life easier for late risers. Kyle James reports.

Job numbers are up when they're down

Mar 9, 2007
The economy added a paltry 97,000 jobs last month. But somehow the unemployment rate still managed to fall a tenth of a point to 4.5 percent.

Unemployment of black men at 'crisis' level

Mar 8, 2007
Congress today looks at the employment situation facing African-American men. The statistics are daunting, and testimony is expected to point to education as both a culprit and a solution.

Police wanted, training optional

Mar 8, 2007
They're armed with guns and badges, but are they trained? Faced with shortages, some local police forces are taking advantage of grace periods that allow new officers to delay academy training — for up to two years in some states.

Police wanted, must disclose financial records

Mar 7, 2007
Some L.A. police are refusing to allow their private financial records to be made public as mandated by a federal decree. It's supposed to weed out corrupt cops, but the police union says it could drive good officers away.

Office rule: No assholes

Mar 6, 2007
You know those people in your office who love making your life miserable? Your boss? A co-worker? Author Bob Sutton says we should have a rule against them. They're bad for morale and business. He talks with Kai Ryssdal.

Boom times for young NYC lawyers

Mar 5, 2007
First-year associates at a top law firm in New York City are bringing down $160,000. Partners say it's just thanks for hard work. But Ashley Milne-Tyte reports there may be more to it than just gratitude.

For public good, not for profit.

An airport screeners union?

Mar 5, 2007
An anti-terrorism bill working its way through Congress would, among other things, give airport security screeners the right to union representation — but President Bush has his veto stamp ready.

Day in the Work Life: A dog's tale

Mar 2, 2007
On this week's "A Day In the Work Life," our regular look at how folks trade time for money, we nose around with a rescue patroller.

Fighting for an end to Airbus drama

Feb 28, 2007
Airbus is hoping the announcement of 10,000 job cuts will end bickering between Germany and France. But unions who want to prevent the cuts will continue to fight. Stephen Beard reports.