Carol Kleiman

Retirement is something that most workers--at least those who have planned well--look forward to. But with so many mature Baby Boomers in the workforce today, retirement may be a problem...

Sequencing moms: These are the women who decide to work for a few years, have a family, get the kids off to school and then go back to work. But...

Dear Coach, Numerous companies now are requesting job applicants to fill out a profile in order to search their Web site for career opportunities. Many ask for your Social Security...

No e-mail Fridays: "To make the best use of all associates' time, and to encourage associates to engage with one another on a more frequent basis, I am announcing a...

Do women's networks actually work? Yes, they do. And they can work for a lifetime: Kay Martin, 76, is a prime example of how networking can work for years and...

Dear Coach, My wife was told by her boss to apply for the position of district manager. In addition to her regular duties, she began to work longer hours getting...

New employees tell me one of their greatest disappointments is starting a job, finding out they hate it and finally deciding their only option is to quit. And they're not...

Let's drink to that: Michael J. Coles, CEO of Caribou Coffee Co., based in Minneapolis, is "committed to diversity in the workplace." And that's why his workplace is a nationally...

Dear Coach, I was laid off from my job in software two years ago. In the interim, I've handled family emergencies and did volunteer and consulting work. How do I...

Your major is major: It doesn't hurt to go to the "right" colleges, especially the Ivy League ones your parents attended, if you want to make sure you'll be able...