Jobs & Work
Employers Don’t Think Much of Millennials’ Work Ethic
Krystal Steinmetz on May 26, 2014
If you didn’t get the job you applied for, it may be because you’re at fault.
New Report Says Target Board Slashed CEO’s Pay
Krystal Steinmetz on May 20, 2014
As a result of shareholder anger, Target slashed Gregg Steinhafel’s pay by about $8 million. He’s since been let go.
Checking Work Email After Work Is Not Good for You
Krystal Steinmetz on May 19, 2014
A new Gallup survey indicates workers who use mobile technology to stay connected to work outside of normal working hours are more likely to be stressed out.
2 Reasons Why Costco is Hammering Sam’s Club
Krystal Steinmetz on May 19, 2014
Walmart-owned Sam’s Club has been struggling recently, but Costco is doing fine.
$25 Minimum Wage? Swiss Say No
Krystal Steinmetz on May 19, 2014
Voters in Switzerland reject an initiative to implement the country’s first national (and the world’s highest) minimum wage.
Child Workers Getting Sick on US Tobacco Farms
Krystal Steinmetz on May 16, 2014
A new report highlights the shocking working conditions of children harvesting tobacco in America.
Young American Men Earn Much Less Now Than in 1973
Krystal Steinmetz on May 14, 2014
The median income of American men paints a gloomy picture.
Last Call for Commuter Train Bar Cars
Krystal Steinmetz on May 13, 2014
The last commuter train bar car has been retired. It seemed like a relic from another era, when drinking and driving and/or riding was tolerated or overlooked.
5 Ways to Avoid the Email, Internet and Social Media Time Suck
Maryalene LaPonsie on May 13, 2014
Tired of not getting things done because of the Internet? If you find you are regularly sucked into the vortex of time-wasting websites, we can help.
Skipping College? You Just Cost Yourself $800,000
Krystal Steinmetz on May 8, 2014
The Federal Reserve said there is an $800,000 earnings difference between having a college degree and stopping your education after high school.
Think CEOs Are Overpaid? These Guys Make a Lot More
Krystal Steinmetz on May 7, 2014
Hedge fund managers are raking in billions, even though many fell short of the market’s returns.
New Grads Face a Brutal Job Market
Krystal Steinmetz on May 7, 2014
The Class of 2014 is the sixth consecutive class to enter a profoundly weak job market, which will have long-term negative impacts on them.
Mom’s Work Is Worth $63,000 This Year
Guest Blogger on May 7, 2014
The value of Mom’s many tasks is 5 percent higher than it was last year, but it’s still below what a man would earn for doing similar jobs.
Top 1 Percent Make 20 Percent of All Income
Krystal Steinmetz on May 7, 2014
A new report finds that America’s level of income inequality is so severe, it dwarfs that of many other countries.
Are You Poor If You Have a Flat-Screen TV?
Krystal Steinmetz on May 2, 2014
The ability to own TVs and cellphones is not an accurate measure of how much economic security a family has.
Worse for Workers Than McDonald’s: Subway
Krystal Steinmetz on May 3, 2014
Subway has the worst pay record in fast food, a new analysis indicates.
Fast-Food CEOs Paid 1,000 Times More Than Their Workers
Krystal Steinmetz on April 25, 2014
America’s fast-food industry leads the pack when it comes to company-level pay disparity.
U.S. Middle Class Loses Longtime Position as World’s Richest
Krystal Steinmetz on April 23, 2014
Canada’s middle-class incomes have outpaced those in the United States, a New York Times analysis finds.
Your Messy Desk May Be a Good Thing
Krystal Steinmetz on April 18, 2014
Research shows a messy office space may boost your creativity.
Work a Year, Get Fired, Make $58 Million
Krystal Steinmetz on April 17, 2014
Yahoo’s ousted COO collects a hefty golden parachute.
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