Business
Fiat Chrysler Offers to Send 118,000 Back to School
Karla Bowsher on May 4, 2015
Fiat Chrysler is inviting car dealership employees to go back to school — at no cost to the workers.
2 Words Companies Use to Hide Age Discrimination
Karla Bowsher on May 4, 2015
Some lawyers say a term employers use in job ads is code for discrimination against older applicants. Here’s what you need to know.
Top 10 States for Job Hunters Seeking to Work Remotely
Jim Gold on April 30, 2015
Turns out the desire to work from home lines up pretty well with the opportunities to do so. Seven states are best if you want to telecommute.
Professor Attempts to Flunk His Entire Business Class
Krystal Steinmetz on April 30, 2015
Disgusted prof says students were cheating, behaved rudely and hardly qualified to run a Kool-Aid stand. But school officials won’t let his across-the-board F grades stand.
Does This Budweiser Slogan Condone Date Rape?
Karla Bowsher on April 29, 2015
The company has stopped producing a message after critics accused it of promoting violence against women. What do you think?
The Restaurant Chain That Just Said No to GMO
Krystal Steinmetz on April 28, 2015
While the debate over the safety of genetically modified foods continues to rage, this national chain has become GMO free, leading the way in the industry.
Pay Someone to Do Your Taxes? New Study May Make You Reconsider
Krystal Steinmetz on April 25, 2015
‘Mystery shoppers’ who used paid tax preparers in two states turned up an appalling error rate.
No Love for Passengers? Airlines Hog Fuel Savings
Karla Bowsher on April 24, 2015
Fuel prices are falling, but airfares are holding steady. Find out why.
Meet The (Male) CEO Promising Equal Pay For Women
Karla Bowsher on April 24, 2015
CEOs are starting to wake up to the gender pay gap and do something about it. Here are two examples.
In Reversal, Comcast to Walk Away From Mega-Merger with Time Warner
Krystal Steinmetz on April 23, 2015
Why the $45 billion merger between the two cable and Internet giants hit the skids, and why that is good news for consumers.
5 Smart Ways to Leverage a ‘Gap Year’ in Your Education
Maryalene LaPonsie on April 23, 2015
Is it academic suicide to take a year off school? Not at all — if you do it right. Here’s how.
U.S. Consumers Pick Top 50 ‘Green’ Companies
Krystal Steinmetz on April 22, 2015
U.S. consumers are increasingly loyal to brands that they’ve deemed “green.” Check out which 50 companies earn high marks for sustainability from customers.
Why Frederick’s of Hollywood is Stripping Down Operations
Krystal Steinmetz on April 21, 2015
The store that once promised women that “marry-a-millionaire” look shuts down its brick-and-mortar stores, bowing to a new aesthetic.
5 Scams That Plague Small Businesses
Allison Martin on June 5, 2015
Small business owners need to be aware of five scams that could cripple the bottom line.
6 Airport Eateries With Scrumptious, Affordable Meals (No Joke)
Stephen Black on April 16, 2015
Airports have a bad reputation for their food offerings, but these eateries are beginning to change all that.
Is Technology Making Waiters Obsolete?
Krystal Steinmetz on April 15, 2015
Some argue that adding touchscreen tablets at restaurant tables allows waiters to focus on customer service. But, where is the trend really leading?
YouTube Without Ads? It’s in the Works
Krystal Steinmetz on April 14, 2015
Here are the details so far available on YouTube’s plans to move to an ad-free subscription service.
Initial Apple Watch Sales Crush Those of iPhone, iPod
Karla Bowsher on April 13, 2015
Apple Watch sales soared on the product’s first day. But which version is getting the most traction?
These CEOs Earned $1 Last Year
Karla Bowsher on April 13, 2015
At least several heads of public companies take home virtually no paycheck. Find out who made the list.
Nearly Half This City’s Crime Happens At Wal-Mart
Karla Bowsher on April 14, 2015
Police are called to this city’s store more than twice per daily on average. Where is it?
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