Cap and Trade Bill Creates Controversy Over Jobs After the U.S. House passed a bill on Friday for cleaner emissions, heated debate continues over the historic but controversial new legislation. A major issue is jobs -- supporters say it will create them, but opponents say it will wreak havoc on the economy and boost unemployment.

Do Career Counselors Help?

Stop. You were not "laid off." Your "position" was "impacted" in a "restructuring brought on by business decisions." And no. You are not "looking for a job" right now. You are "a solution" waiting to connect with some employer who has a "pain, need or opportunity" that you can "satisfy." Feel better? You would if you had joined three people whom the San Jose Mercury News recently paired with career counselors

Sotomayor Supporter: Supreme Court's Firefighter Ruling Could Put Chill on Workplace Diversity

As pundits debate the political ramifications of this week's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in favor of a group of white firefighters who say they were discriminated against, some organizations say the decision could have a chilling effect on workplace diversity issues.

Survivor Syndrome: While Fortunate, Remaining Employees Have Their Own Post-Layoff Challenges

A loss of any kind is always difficult. But when colleagues walk out the door for the last time as a result of downsizing, the employees who remain, the "survivors," often suffer a lack of motivation, engagement and productivity, a syndrome that can also severely affect a company's operations. A new report on "Survivor Syndrome" released by The Conference Board indicates that the old adage that time heals all wounds is not necessarily true in the workplace.

Building Your Own 'Psychological Stimulus Package'

With the current economy, many of us are now forced to accept the fact that a job is never secure. The comfort this illusion once brought has vanished. Once we realize it, however, why do we still behave as though our jobs will last forever? The answer may be in the preservation of our self-efficacy, which fuels our self-esteem.