New York Times Shaving 100 from Newsroom The New York Times is to slash 100 jobs in its newsroom as the largest and most prestigious newspaper in the U.S. continues to struggle with the drop in advertising and readership that is bedeviling the newspaper business.

Holiday Hiring in Full Swing

It's not even Halloween yet, but holiday hiring is in full swing for many retailers -- and the prospects are downright scary for stores and job seekers alike. Anxious retailers are gambling on the right number of employees to hire, and a huge number of job applicants are desperate for work.

Older Job Hunters Face Hurdles

Most Americans over age 55 plan to work until they are at least 69, but many who seek a new job have a difficult time finding one, according to a new study by the MetLife Mature Market Institute.

Silicon Valley's Unemployment Dips to 11.8 Percent

A drop in the number of people looking for work sent Silicon Valley's unemployment rate down to 11.8 percent in September, raising concerns that some of them may be packing their bags and leaving town to look for jobs elsewhere. The number of available jobs reported by employers also shrank, a sign that the recession is continuing to batter the valley's job market. The state Employment Development Department released September job figures Friday.