Carol Kleiman

Q. When I ask to take vacation time, my supervisor wants to know what I need the time for. She doesn't ask anyone else that question and also publicly makes...

Here's the latest news from the world of work/life balance: Caring day care: What cities have the most child-care programs accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young...

It's tough to be looking for a job in this difficult employment market. And it's challenging to create such an excellent resume that you're called in for an interview. But...

Q. I'm graduating soon with a master's degree and was told by my school counselor to ask for informational interviews at companies I want to work for. I have done...

When Jennifer Aguilar of Boulder, Colo., had to pull her son out of day care--and her employer didn't accept her plan to work flexible hours instead of being in the...

Being the "new kid on the block" is hard enough for new college graduates who are starting their first jobs. But it's even harder for mature workers, many of whom...

Q. I use vacation days for job interviews and always give my present employer sufficient notice about when I will be out of the office. However, several potential employers have...

Here are the latest insights from the world of work/life balance: The family way: "How's your family? Is anyone complaining about not seeing enough of you?" Those are the questions...

Here's an inside look at the world of work: The trap of Caller ID: More business phones than you would ever imagine now are equipped with Caller ID. And that's...

Q. I understand the need for employers to do criminal background checks and drug tests. I do not, however, understand the need to check my credit. I'm not asking them...