If you’re applying for a job in finance, accounting or a position that requires the handling of cash, expensive merchandise or a security clearance, you may be subjected to a credit check. If you’re behind on your bills, have delinquencies, defaults, judgments or liens, there a few things you should know.
While a company is restricted [...]

According to an article in the Dallas Morning News, a survey released by the Hay Group revealed that about 57 percent of retailers are planning job losses for the 2009 holiday season, while another 40 percent said they would hire fewer workers.
The article said:
“Last year, retail employment grew by just 384,300 from October through December, [...]

It’s seems to be getting tougher out there for Americans who are struggling financially, facing foreclosure and/or bankruptcy. According to an article in the Dallas Morning News, as millions of Americas face job losses, more employers are choosing to run credit checks on prospective workers. And what’s on a candidate’s credit report may affect [...]

According to an article in the Dallas Morning News, the national unemployment rate rose to 9.5 percent as employees suffered 298,000 job losses in August. But increased job losses and high unemployment hasn’t stopped many companies from enjoying higher productivity.
The article said:
“… U.S. worker productivity rose in the second quarter at the fastest pace in [...]

According to an article in the Dallas Morning News, American Airlines in implementing job losses as it attempts to avoid bankruptcy and dig itself out of a financial hole. Approximately, 921 flight attendants at American Airlines will face unemployment, while 228 other employees will be furloughed.  Already, 224 employees have taken two-month involuntary leaves in [...]