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In depth: 2005 winners and losers
Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, Dec. 30, 2005
When success comes in both box office riches and favorable reviews of people and product, life is good. And in 2005 it was for everyone who came in contact with the juggernaut that is Google. That standard is hard to match but it also was a good year for residential real estate, labor leader Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, the San Jose Sharks and Stanford University. MORE

Looking ahead: Five newsmakers to watch in 2006
Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, Dec. 30, 2005
Looking deeply into our crystal ball, the staff of The Business Journal has identified five newsmakers to watch in 2006 -- Tony Ridder, CEO of Knight Ridder Inc.; Mineta airport czar William Sherry; developer and sports kingpin Lewis Wolff; VTA's new leader, Michael Burns, and the governor's new chief of staff, Susan Kennedy. MORE

Bay Area scores in best firm rankings; Genentech is tops in U.S., 7 others make Fortune list
San Francisco Chronicle, Jan. 10, 2006
The Bay Area scored big on Fortune magazine's annual list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, with eight local employers earning the coveted designation, including Genentech of South San Francisco in the top slot. MORE

Hike in minimum wage gets lukewarm response
Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, Jan. 6, 2006
Business groups are reacting slowly to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposal to raise the minimum wage -- in contrast to their united front against increases proposed in each of the past two years. "We are looking at the impact on small business," says Christine Haddon, a spokeswoman for the California Chamber of Commerce. The National Federation of Independent Business says its members are philosophically opposed to raising the minimum wage but it is waiting to hear more from its members before taking a position. MORE

Manufacturing sector grows at slower pace
Associated Press, Jan. 3, 2006
The nation's manufacturing sector grew at a slower pace in December than in November as prices paid for raw materials such as fuel declined. While the report issued Tuesday by the Institute for Supply Management showed growth, a sustained slowdown in the pace of manufacturing activity could be problematic for the overall U.S. economy. MORE

Moving toward an idea economy–Silicon Valley stops the loss of jobs
San Jose Mercury News, Jan. 17, 2006
While Silicon Valley is producing more high-end jobs, the region is not doing enough to prepare residents to seize those opportunities, according to an annual report from a local business organization. MORE

In the news What’s New in the World of Work

In the news
What’s New in the World of Work