Tag: Business
3 Simple Rules to Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling
Karla Bowsher on November 15, 2016
Whether you are traveling for the holidays or any other time of year, follow these three easy-to-remember cardinal rules for staying in tip-top shape.
Booze Maker Considers Selling Cannabis Cocktails
Krystal Steinmetz on November 14, 2016
Constellation Brands looks to liven up its alcoholic beverage lineup with cannabis-infused drinks. Here’s the dish.
Walmart Slapped With Lawsuit Over Fake Egyptian Cotton Sheets
Krystal Steinmetz on November 9, 2016
Find out why the retail giant is being sued over sheets it removed from its store shelves two months ago.
The 14 Weirdest Excuses for Calling in Sick in 2016
Karla Bowsher on November 7, 2016
Find out the wacky reasons some people give when they suddenly want a little time off.
9 Ways to Get a Good Holiday Job This Year
Marilyn Lewis on October 31, 2016
This season is the best in a long time for those looking for holiday jobs — with improved prospects for pay, perks and a path to full-time work.
America’s 20 Biggest Stadium-Naming Deals
Krystal Steinmetz on October 14, 2016
Corporations are paying big bucks to slap their name and logo on sports arenas across the United States. Here are the richest deals on record.
Guess Who Is Cussing Up a Storm at Work
Krystal Steinmetz on October 12, 2016
One group of workers is far more likely than their peers to drop the f-bomb — and other expletives — at work.
FCC Dings Comcast for Bullying Cable Customers
Bob Sullivan on October 12, 2016
Consumers complained of charges for unwanted products and channels, unmet promises for refunds and hours spent pursuing customer service help. Is the penalty big enough for force change?
Consumer Watchdog’s Structure Ruled Unconstitutional
Krystal Steinmetz on October 11, 2016
A federal appeals court has ruled that the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is unconstitutional. Find out what this means for the CFPB’s future.
These 14 Jobs Have the Best Work-Life Balance
Krystal Steinmetz on October 3, 2016
Glassdoor’s list of top jobs for work-life balance is based entirely on workers’ feedback.
The Top 10 Companies for Working Moms
Krystal Steinmetz on September 27, 2016
Find out which employers offer the best benefits, and whether your employer made the grade.
Companies With Female Managers Perform Better
Karla Bowsher on September 26, 2016
A new report offers more evidence of a link between gender diversity and corporate performance
Robots to Take Over 6 Percent of U.S. Jobs by 2021
Krystal Steinmetz on September 14, 2016
A new report predicts that bots and other “intelligent agents” will eliminate 6 percent of American jobs in the next five years. Find out which jobs may be the first to go from human to robot.
Report: Sugar Industry Paid to Sweeten Heart Disease Research
Krystal Steinmetz on September 13, 2016
New research shows that as far back as the 1960s, the sugar industry was paying Harvard scientists to downplay sugar’s role in heart disease.
Coconut Farms Struggle to Meet Surging Demand
Krystal Steinmetz on September 12, 2016
The coconut is more popular than ever these days, and that is driving a shortage that has consequences in the Caribbean.
Half of Americans Took Almost No Vacation This Summer
Krystal Steinmetz on September 11, 2016
America is earning its reputation as the “no-vacation nation.” Find out why workers are sticking close to their desks.
Wells Fargo to Pay $190 Million for Illegally Opened Accounts
Krystal Steinmetz on September 8, 2016
Federal regulators say bank workers secretly opened more than 2 million unauthorized accounts to boost their sales figures, leaving unwitting consumers on the hook for charges.
Is ‘Pure Discrimination’ to Blame for the Gender Pay Gap?
Karla Bowsher on September 7, 2016
New research offers an explanation for the gap between men’s and women’s pay — and it might come down to simple bias.
For-Profit College Chain Closure Leaves Wreckage, Debt for Thousands
Bob Sullivan on September 7, 2016
The closing of ITT is a case for making education in this country not only accessible, but also scam-free.
Seattle Workers to Get Up to $10,000 Each in Back Wages
Krystal Steinmetz on September 2, 2016
Seattle companies that ignored the city’s new $15 minimum wage law are going to have to dig deep to make workers whole.
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