| Md. regulators suspend Mann Bracken debt collections Maryland’s financial regulation chief has suspended the collection activities of Mann Bracken, a Rockville, Md.-based law firm, the agency said Thursday. bizjournals.com |
Trade Commission, Citing Deception, Sues Seven Job Placement Operators The Federal Trade Commission announced seven civil suits as part of a crackdown, which officials said deceive job seekers by falsely promising work as federal employees. nytimes.com |
Caltrans director accepts job in Contra Costa County The Contra Costa Transportation Authority announced Thursday that California Department of Transportation director Randell “Randy” Iwasaki will join the agency as executive director. bizjournals.com |
Keeping employees engaged despite economic downturn Business owners routinely seek innovative strategies to help bolster their organization. They recognize the important role employees play in determining the bottom line. But during a volatile economy, many employers struggle with cost-effective and creative approaches to help motivate and captivate their top performers. bizjournals.com |
Happy about getting laid off? Don't tell Facebook Sometimes, oversharing on Facebook can lead to some serious consequences — like getting fired. UK bank worker Kate Furlong found out firsthand after bragging about the severance check she was going to get for being laid off. pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |