Lynn Cook

New York

Careers and Work Bureau Chief at The Wall Street Journal

Leadership & Careers Editor for The Wall Street Journal. Got a tip? Email me at [email protected].

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米求職者が直面する「賃金デフレ」の壁

1 month ago | jp.wsj.com | Katherine Bindley |Lynn Cook

以前は転職して損はなかったが、今はそうではない。　最新の連邦政府のデータによると、同じ仕事にとどまった人と転職した人の賃金の差がこの10年で最も小さくなった。Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Job Seekers Hit Wall of Salary Deflation

1 month ago | wsj.com | Katherine Bindley |Lynn Cook

It used to pay to switch jobs. Now it doesn’t. The salary difference between those who stay in their roles and those who change jobs has collapsed to its lowest level in 10 years, according to the latest federal data.
Job Seekers Hit Wall of Salary Deflation

1 month ago | wsj.com | Katherine Bindley |Lynn Cook

March 16, 2025 9:00 pm ETIt used to pay to switch jobs. Now it doesn’t. The salary difference between those who stay in their roles and those who change jobs has collapsed to its lowest level in 10 years, according to the latest federal data. Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
偽の求人広告、深刻な問題に

Jan 20, 2025 | jp.wsj.com | Lynn Cook

It’s a common feeling when looking at a job listing online: the title is perfect, the pay is right, and the company seems like a solid place to work. But you also wonder if that job is real. Lots of job seekers have a story about the postings that linger online but never seem to get filled. Those so-called ghost jobs—the roles that companies advertise but have no intention of filling—may account for as much as one in five jobs advertised online.
Fake Job Postings Are Becoming a Real Problem

Jan 15, 2025 | southfloridareporter.com | Lynn Cook

By It’s a common feeling when looking at a job listing online: the title is perfect, the pay is right, and the company seems like a solid place to work. But you also wonder if that job is real. Lots of job seekers have a story about the postings that linger online but never seem to get filled. Those so-called ghost jobs—the roles that companies advertise but have no intention of filling—may account for as much as one in five jobs advertised online.
Ghost Jobs: Why Fake Job Listings Are Proliferating

Jan 12, 2025 | wsj.com | Lynn Cook

One in five jobs advertised is fake or not filled, according to a new analysis; ‘more soul-crushing than ever’Your browser does not support the audio tag. 00:00 / 01:32This article is in your queue. It’s a common feeling when looking at a job listing online: the title is perfect, the pay is right, and the company seems like a solid place to work. But you also wonder if that job is real. Lots of job seekers have a story about the postings that linger online but never seem to get filled.
You Can Still Land a Signing Bonus-Even If It’s Not Advertised

Sep 19, 2024 | wsj.com | Lynn Cook |Ray A. Smith

Your browser does not support the audio tag. 00:00 / 01:32This article is in your queue. You bested a field of candidates to get the job offer. Now it’s time to land that signing bonus. As hiring cools, companies are still doling out one-off bonuses at higher rates than they did in the robust job market of the prepandemic years. Some are sweetening offers because they remain desperate for qualified candidates. Others are using one-time payments to keep starting salaries down.
You Can Still Land a Signing Bonus-Even If It’s Not Advertised

Sep 19, 2024 | wsj.com | Lynn Cook |Ray A. Smith

Your browser does not support the audio tag. 00:00 / 01:32This article is in your queue. You bested a field of candidates to get the job offer. Now it’s time to land that signing bonus. As hiring cools, companies are still doling out one-off bonuses at higher rates than they did in the robust job market of the prepandemic years. Some are sweetening offers because they remain desperate for qualified candidates. Others are using one-time payments to keep starting salaries down.
Keith Sims, President of Integrity Resource Management, Featured in The Wall Street Journal

Sep 3, 2024 | einpresswire.com | Ray Smith |Chip Cutter |Lynn Cook |Keith Sims

Keith Sims, President of Integrity Resource Management - A member of the Sanford Rose Associates® network of offices, Featured in The Wall Street Journal, Bosses Are Finding Ways to Pay Workers LessBosses are quietly trying to reset worker pay levels, saying the era of overpaying for talent is over.
Keith Sims, President of Integrity Resource Management, Featured in The Wall Street Journal

Sep 3, 2024 | woodtv.com | Ray A. Smith |Chip Cutter |Lynn Cook

Keith Sims, President of Integrity Resource Management, Featured in The Wall Street Journal, Bosses Are Finding Ways to Pay Workers LessPLANO, TX, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Keith Sims, President of Integrity Resource Management – A member of the Sanford Rose Associates® network of offices, Featured in The Wall Street Journal, Bosses Are Finding Ways to Pay Workers LessPlano, TX 9/3/2024By: Ray A.