As U.S. economy continues to shed jobs, recruits swarm to the military, despite wars in Iraq, Afghanistan. more | ![Staying productive after a layoff](https://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/2009/02/06/news/economy/layoff.fortune/mystery_boss.ce.02.jpg) When companies cut staff, morale often slides, experts say. Here's how to help survivors do their best work. more ![Employment index worst in 35 years](https://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/2009/02/09/news/economy/employment_trends_index/chart_job_losses.02.jpg) Business research firm says index of government and independent labor market studies shows fastest decline in employment measure since 1974. more ![Um, about that raise...](https://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/2009/02/06/news/economy/shrinking_raises/scissors_money_cut.jc.02.jpg) As companies cut back across the board, workers will likely get bad news in their paystub this year. more | | |
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