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Tribune Co. to emerge from bankruptcy Monday

2012-12-30 20:48:00

The last day of 2012 is the first of a new era for Tribune Co. After spending more than four years embroiled in a contentious Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, the reorganized Chicago-based media company will emerge Monday under new owners and a newly...

Part one: Zell's big gamble

2013-01-12 08:55:00

Aside from the business suit he was wearing, which he joked was rented for the occasion,�Sam Zell�was never more himself than when he appeared at a New York lender conference in April 2007 to hawk his $8.2 billion buyout of�Tribune Co. Slinging one-...

Bankruptcy judge says he will approve Tribune Co. restructuring

2012-07-13 19:25:00

After more than 31/2 years of bitter legal conflict, the judge in Tribune Co.'s bankruptcy case said he would approve a plan to transfer ownership of the Chicago media company to a group of hedge funds and banks based in Los Angeles and New York. But...

Out of service? Online hiring systems frustrate applicants

2012-09-15 00:00:00

The emailed rejection came as no surprise to Bill Skibinski, though the Abingdon resident believed he was more than qualified for the entry-level job he'd applied for online. After spending two years seeking full-time work, Skibinski is convinced that...

Report: Baltimore one of the best cities for recent grads

2012-05-24 11:41:00

Baltimore is a good place for recent college graduates to settle down, according to a report released Thursday by major job- and apartment-hunting websites. Charm City has the right combination of entry-level job inventory, average entry-level salary and...

Turnover at the workplace is on the rise

2011-06-05 00:00:00

A year ago, Washington marketing associate Tara Miller felt lucky just to have a job in her field. So while she wanted to work in Baltimore — where she could be closer to her boyfriend — Miller stayed put at her job in D.C. But by March of...

Experts: Firms must engage workers now to keep them later

2011-11-30 00:00:00

The past few years have been a struggle for employers trying to keep their businesses running and their employees satisfied despite ever-tighter budgets. A recent survey conducted for The Baltimore Sun by the research firm WorkplaceDynamics identified 75...

Help wanted: But only the employed need apply

2011-08-14 00:00:00

While nearly 14 million unemployed Americans are searching for work, some employers are limiting their hiring to preferred candidates: People who already have jobs. Recruiters and worker advocates say companies are screening out applicants who don't have...

Employers increase flexible workplace options

2011-01-29 09:39:00

Employees at Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield, the region's largest insurer, can work from home several days a week. Hunt Valley-based McCormick & Co. lets some full-time spice plant employees work four-day weeks. And in the "flexible workplace" of...

Job outlook brightens for new college graduates

2011-05-09 18:19:00

Heather Prosser will have more than a college degree when she accepts her diploma from Stevenson University on Friday. By then, Prosser also will have the first week of her first job under her belt. A computer information systems major, Prosser had two...

Companies to hire more for the holiday season

2010-10-25 16:39:00

"We're hiring" seems to have become all too rare a phrase uttered by businesses hampered by the sluggish economy. But with the holiday season approaching, prospects for job hunters are looking better — at least temporarily. Companies are preparing...

Ways to recession-proof your job

2009-02-11 00:00:00

With virtually every industry cutting jobs these days, you're probably asking yourself: Am I next? Online job board CareerBuilder.com offers advice on making yourself "recession-proof" at work - or at least as much as you can in this economy. The company...

CyHyoung Park has accepted the position of director of digital marketing for Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC.

2012-11-18 13:54:00

Job seekers and employers meet at Coca-Cola Park Wednesday. The Morning Call and CareerBuilder hosted the 5th annual career fair there.

2012-05-14 16:21:00

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2012-05-14 08:33:00