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51 Percent of Employers to Bolster Wellness Offerings
A study by Watson Wyatt and the National Business Group on Health of 282 U.S. companies found that 51 percent of employers plan to maintain or increase employee health benefits.
Clear Channel Reorgs National Sales
The new sales organization brings together CC's national rep firm, Katz Media Group with the radio networks of Premiere Radio Networks.
Employees Spend Less Time Holiday Shopping on the Job
According to a survey by job search service Accountemps, the amount of time staffers plan to shop online while on the clock decreased to an average of 1.9 hours a week.
Workplace Ethics Up 9 Percent
The Ethics Resource Center’s National Business Ethics Survey found that the strength of ethical culture in the workplace increased to 62 percent this year.
Employers Cautious as Unemployment Rates Level
According to the monthly U.S. report, unemployment dipped to 10 percent in November; online hiring remained stagnant in November, with a slight decrease of one point.
Most 'Washington Times' Circulation Will Be Free Under New Plan
The Times would undergo substantial changes in distribution, staffing, and news coverage. More than half of the paper's circulation will be free though a targeted distribution to gov't. and other influential officials.
Pulitzer Prize Allows More Web Sites to Compete in 2010
The Pulitzer Prizes announced a change in eligibility rules that will open the door to even more Web-only outlets.
Tribune Co.'s Zell on Pay Walls: After You, Rupert
Tribune Co. newspapers won't lead the charge on online pay walls, but its chairman and CEO, Sam Zell, said he's delighted News Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch is out front on the issue.
'La Opinion,' 'El Diario' Training Local Bloggers in Reporting-- and Sales
The E-Journalism Media Labs are part of a larger strategy of working with independent reporting and blogging sites to make sure that U.S. Latinos have a vigorous voice in the new media world.
Steiger: Embrace Internet, But Protect Journalism
Former Wall Street Journal Managing Editor Paul Steiger noted the impact of the Web on traditional newspaper business models, but said they can continue to do their work if they change with the times.
Gannett to Furlough U.S. Community Publishing Employees
In a cost-saving measure, the Gannett Co. will utilize furloughs for its U.S. Community Publishing employees in the first quarter of 2010.
Work Slowdown? Last 'Boston Globe' Union OKs Cost-Saving Contract
The Boston Globe has ratified a new three-year labor contract with pay cuts and unpaid vacation days that it turned down this summer.
Think Before You Re-Tweet: 'L.A. Times' Updates Social Media Rules for Journos
The new guidelines update standards issued last March by the Times and emphasize that anything posted online will be viewed as reflecting on the company's credibility and reputation.
First Year Executive Compensation down 7.3 percent
According to the “Executive Compensation Index," first-year executive compensation reached its five-year peak in 2008 before it experienced its first decline in 2009.
Small Business Owners Trim Gifting Budgets
Small business owners are cutting back on their gifting, particularly to their employees, according to the American Express OPEN Small Business Holiday Monitor.
AOL to Cut One-Third of Workforce
AOL is looking to cut approximately one-third of its overall workforce, and chairman and CEO Tim Armstrong is forgoing his 2009 bonus, the online company told employees Thursday.
Citizen-Journalism Site Starts Program for Pro Journalists
A Web site for citizen journalists is extending a helping hand to professional ones. Allvoices.com has announced a program for displaced journalists who want to continue their craft and get paid for it.
AP Layoff Count Hits 90, Meets Goal
The count of Associated Press union employees laid off this week has risen to 90, which, according to the news cooperative, meets its goal of cutting annual payroll costs by 10%.
The Daily Routine Experiences an Evolution
In contrast to stereotypes or misconceptions, readership of newspapers, while declining, is still relatively strong and part of our routine and culture.
Worker Feud Bubbles Over at People.com
The Newspaper Guild of New York claims that People Magazine has been violating a 2007 agreement with Time Inc. — accusing the publication of overworking its editorial staffers.
Millennials Maintain Bleak Hiring Hopes
Career expectations among younger workers have taken a pessimistic downturn. According to a recent Lumin Collaborative survey, 72 percent consider the possibility of layoffs an imminent threat.
AOL Cuts About 100 Staffers
The reduction in staff comes about a week after parent company Time Warner’s latest earnings calls, during which it was revealed AOL’s ad sales revenue dropped by 18 percent in the third quarter.
Online Job Demand Down in October, The Conference Board Reports
September and October dips in job demand point to continued weakness in the labor market; a further indication that, thus far, the recovery is weak according to senior economist at The Conference Board.
News Corp. to Pull Content from Google, Others
Rupert Murdoch is not going to suffer what he calls "content kleptomaniacs" much longer, specifically addressing Google, Microsoft and Ask.com.
Publishers Enjoy Small Glimmer of Hope With Q4 Ad Uptick
As they close a brutal year, many magazines are able to make a claim they haven’t in a long time: Ad pages are up in the fourth quarter.
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