The Boss

Out of Cuba, With a Suitcase

By PATRICIA R. OLSEN

Fifty years after emigrating, Frank Del Rio runs the parent company for two luxury cruise lines.

Preoccupations

Taking Your Feelings to Work

By ANNE KREAMER

People have long brought home emotions they can’t express at work. But now home life, with all its emotional currents, is inextricably woven into the workplace.

The Boss

Farming to Franchising

By KRISTI MAILLOUX and PATRICIA R. OLSEN.

Kristi Mailloux, president of Molly Maid cleaning services, joined the company for what she thought was a short stint in college. But she wound up staying on.

Career Couch

Between College and That First Job

By EILENE ZIMMERMAN

In a tough economy, many new college graduates will have much trouble finding employment. But instead of suspending the search, they should take time to develop skills and build a network.

Preoccupations

Retired, but Doing the Work You Love

By DON SPIVACK and PATRICIA R. OLSEN.

Retirees leaving a treasured position can still find opportunities to consult on or volunteer for jobs that inspire them.

The Boss

A Venture Born in the Kitchen

By ELIZABETH OLSON

Kara Goldin, chief executive of the water company Hint, discovered an opportunity after adding fruit to water for her children.

My Blog Is Also Paying My Bills

By KATE MURPHY

Bloggers with an entrepreneurial spirit are getting better at turning their musings into profits.

Union Effort Turns Its Focus to Target

By STEVEN GREENHOUSE

The retailer’s employees are unhappy about low wages and short workweeks.

Analysts Wary of LinkedIn’s Stock Surge

By JULIE CRESWELL

While some Internet stocks like LinkedIn are achieving eye-raising valuations, many people are still hesitant to proclaim that the markets are on the cusp of another tech bubble.

• DealBook: Why LinkedIn's Price May Have Been Right

The Boss

The Builder Within

By PATRICIA R. OLSEN

Bob Clark of Clayco says he had a hard time focusing in school, but always knew he was drawn to the building industry.

Corner Office: Barry Salzberg

The Right Job? It’s Much Like the Right Spouse

By ADAM BRYANT

In hiring, Barry Salzberg, the next global chief of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, says he tries to make sure that the candidate and the company are perfect for each other.

• More ‘Corner Office’ Columns »

The Search

Talk About Pay Today, or Suffer Tomorrow

By PHYLLIS KORKKI

Because most pay raises are percentage increases, failing to negotiate your salary from the outset can mean a career of regrets.