Business
Introducing HefeWheaties, Beer of Champions
Krystal Steinmetz on August 13, 2015
Did a cereal-maker bust into the taproom? This initiative will test the waters.
Luxury Electric Cars (Not Tesla) to Roll Off U.S. Production Lines
Krystal Steinmetz on August 13, 2015
Fisker prepares to restart production of a luxury hybrid in California under new Chinese ownership.
Companies With Big Gaps Between CEO and Worker Pay
Karla Bowsher on August 13, 2015
The CEO of one company earned $644 for every $1 the average worker earned last year. Find out more.
The Good and Bad News About Next Year’s Pay Raises
Krystal Steinmetz on August 13, 2015
A new employer survey reveals that 2016 will likely come with a pay raise for most American workers. Find out how much you can expect.
Where in the Regs Does It Say Banks Can Pocket the Difference?
Krystal Steinmetz on August 13, 2015
This bank owes $31.5 million in customer refunds and fines because it didn’t bother to clear up mistakes on customer deposits.
More Stores Moving Toward ‘Genderless’ Shopping
Karla Bowsher on August 11, 2015
Retailers — especially in the clothing industry — are increasingly ditching gender-based signs, according to a new report. Find out what’s behind the trend.
Will This Family-Friendly Trend Take Hold in Your Workplace?
Krystal Steinmetz on August 10, 2015
Check out the latest big tech move to be more generous with leave for new parents and caregivers.
The Startling Cost of Keeping CEOs Safe
Karla Bowsher on August 10, 2015
You might think a CEO faces much less day-to-day danger than a firefighter or police officer, but security costs seem to suggest otherwise.
Need a Job? Check Out These 2 Talent-Hungry Industries
Krystal Steinmetz on August 10, 2015
Where are the opportunities as the economy builds steam? Hint: It’s not the energy sector.
The Key to Keeping Male Employees Happy in the Workplace
Krystal Steinmetz on August 6, 2015
Beyond salary and vacation time, there is one benefit that is essential to keeping many men satisfied at work. A few companies are beginning to catch on.
Reliable Presidential Election Model Picks 2016 Winner
Karla Bowsher on August 6, 2015
Is the next election over before it begins? Since 1980, Moody’s has a nearly 90 percent success rate in forecasting each state. Now, its 2016 presidential pick is in.
T-Mobile Snatches No. 3 Spot Among Top Cell Carriers
Krystal Steinmetz on August 5, 2015
But the race is far from over. Its closest rival still trumps T-Mobile in an influential performance rating.
The Boss Makes How Many Times More Than I Do?
Krystal Steinmetz on August 6, 2015
A new rule requiring companies to disclose the CEO-to-worker pay ratio could offer some eyeball-popping insights.
10 Groups That Just Spent Big Dollars Lobbying Congress
Karla Bowsher on August 5, 2015
Some big entities spent a lot of money lobbying federal lawmakers during the year’s second quarter. But overall lobbying spending actually decreased during the period.
Do You Own a Fitness Tracker? Better Read This
Krystal Steinmetz on August 4, 2015
From reports of inaccurate measurements to potential security risks, here’s what you should know about wearable fitness devices.
Heads Up, Retailers: Consumers Care About Fair Pay
Krystal Steinmetz on August 4, 2015
Price is not the only factor shoppers consider when they are making purchases, a Harvard Business School study finds.
Top 25 Companies With the Most Work-From-Home Jobs
Jim Gold on August 3, 2015
Thinking about working from home? Here are the top 25 employers with the most available remote positions, according to FlexJobs.
Verizon Deal With HBO: Another Reason to Cut Cable
Krystal Steinmetz on August 3, 2015
“Game of Thrones,” anyone? If you’re a Verizon broadband customer, you’ll have access to this and much more from HBO Now. Here’s the scoop.
Top 10 Hair-Tearing Consumer Complaints
Krystal Steinmetz on July 30, 2015
Find out what made your fellow consumers’ blood boil. Hint: Issues with cable and Internet companies, as well as do-not-call violations, made the list but did not claim the top spot.
Woo-Hoo! Companies Junk Performance Reviews
Krystal Steinmetz on July 29, 2015
Why a growing number of corporations are done with performance reviews — much to the relief of workers and managers.
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