Tag: Business
51 Percent of Workers Say This Is the Best Place to Work
Krystal Steinmetz on August 30, 2016
Where do workers say they are most productive? It’s probably not where you think.
The Surprising Reason Americans Are Not Buying Jewelry
Krystal Steinmetz on August 29, 2016
Jewelry stores across the U.S. are struggling to get customers, and industry leaders think they know why.
Poor Job Satisfaction Can Hurt Your Health Later in Life
Karla Bowsher on August 24, 2016
Researchers saw negative impacts in mental health more often than in physical health.
IHOP Serving Up Pancake Stack for $1 on Aug. 23
Krystal Steinmetz on August 22, 2016
You can fill your belly with a short stack of buttermilk pancakes for just $1 at IHOP on Aug. 23. All proceeds will help reduce child hunger in the United States.
Working Parents Value This More Than High Pay
Krystal Steinmetz on August 15, 2016
Three in four working moms and dads say this one job factor is more important than salary. Find out what it is.
These Are the 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in the U.S.
Krystal Steinmetz on August 15, 2016
You might be surprised to see which white-collar jobs claimed a spot on CareerCast’s list of the most dangerous jobs in America.
5 Surefire Ways to Achieve Your Goals (Even If You’ve Been Procrastinating)
Jim Gold on August 15, 2016
It’s not too late to tackle the goals you set for 2016. The “Creativity Yenta” offers this advice on how to get off your butt and make your dream a reality.
Why Are Americans Eating Out Less Often?
Krystal Steinmetz on August 11, 2016
More Americans are skipping dining out and opting to eat at home instead. Are new minimum-wage laws partly to blame?
The Middle-Wage Jobs at Greatest Risk of Disappearing
Karla Bowsher on August 8, 2016
Over the next five years, a host of occupations are expected to lose jobs. Find out which careers will be in trouble.
5 Ways to Tell the Absolute Truth at Work, Even When It’s Awkward
Nancy Dunham on August 8, 2016
Fibs at work can short-circuit a career and undermine a team, but telling the truth can be tricky. Experts explain how to tell the truth artfully.
Comcast’s Latest Push: Charging Customers for Privacy
Ari Cetron on August 4, 2016
Should service providers be able to charge more to customers who want their digital activities to remain off-limits? The FCC is weighing the arguments.
Is Trade Good or Bad for Americans?
Marilyn Lewis on August 4, 2016
Free-trade deals endanger American jobs and our standard of living: Is that fact, or election-year hysteria? See what you think.
Researchers Find a Way For Your Boss to Make You More Productive
Ari Cetron on August 2, 2016
So, that open plan office you hate? It will likely spur you to greater productivity — if you are seated near the right type of people.
Why You Are Waiting Longer at Starbucks
Chris Kissell on August 1, 2016
It’s a story where nobody is happy: Customer wait times at Starbucks are rising, and barista tips are falling. Find out what’s going on.
Well-Paid CEOs Do a Lousy Job, Report Finds
Chris Kissell on July 28, 2016
The best-paid CEOs preside over companies with worse-performing stocks, according to a new report.
Starbucks and McDonald’s Cutting Porn From Their Offerings
Krystal Steinmetz on July 18, 2016
The two corporate giants are changing their Wi-Fi systems — and that means no more smut with your latte or Big Mac.
Can You Guess How Much CEOs Are Raking In?
Krystal Steinmetz on July 13, 2016
CEOs at big companies in America are making a jaw-dropping 276 times more than you. Find out how much the average chief executive takes home.
Petition Demands Funeral Homes Post Prices Online
Krystal Steinmetz on July 13, 2016
Two consumer groups are calling on the federal government to make funeral pricing more transparent by requiring funeral homes to post prices on the internet.
This Group Earns More Than White Men
Karla Bowsher on July 7, 2016
One group brought in median hourly earnings of $24 last year — $3 more than white men.
Stinky Clothes Washer? You Could Be Owed Cash from Legal Settlement
Krystal Steinmetz on July 6, 2016
Washing machines made by some of the largest manufacturers suffered this smelly flaw. Find out if you’re due compensation and how to submit a claim.
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