Carol Kleiman

Even though expert Paul Rupert says the expansion of work/life benefits has "plateaued" in a challenging economy, the veteran consultant feels positive about the status of employer-provided support for workers...

In 2000, Mike Wolson was working in downtown Chicago for a large executive recruitment firm that offered him a new assignment at a branch office after he gave notice that...

Q. I became a dog walker to make money while looking for permanent work. Should I put it on my resume? A. If you've picked up any skills dog walking...

Lilly Eng has a combined title that makes sense: She's director of diversity and work/life at Allstate Insurance Co., headquartered in Northbrook. Too often, diversity and work/life functions are separate...

Here are some inside tips and information about the world of work: - The way up: Cliff Hakin, a career and executive coach based in Boston, wants to "reframe the...

Q. My grandson is a new college graduate. His other grandfather got him a job, but he hates it already because he doesn't like "being cooped up" in a cubicle....

Here's the latest news from the world of work/life balance. - Managing flexibility. I don't know if Managing Work/Life Issues 101 is a required course offered at the nation's graduate...

How much does your fate depend on your relationship with your immediate supervisor? A lot. In fact, getting along with your boss or knowing your boss likes you can be...

Q. I'm on a job hunt but have limited time off from work. I would never call in "sick" to go to an interview, so I'm trying to figure out...

Mark Tatara is his company's "First Dad"--a title he earned in October when he became the first father to use the firm's benefit that allows parents to bring their infants...