An increasingly popular perk is hitting hurdles as employers overlook the pitfalls
Business owners and managers are looking at four-day workweeks as a way to better compete for talent in today's job market and as a retention tool for existing employees. They're finding that a shift in schedules brings with it a different set of .....»»
Sustainability and profitability: Why Austin businesses should install EV charging stations
Electric cars and trucks are becoming increasingly popular as more consumers seek to drive a modern and innovative vehicle that is more sustainable. According to S&P Global Mobility, electric vehicle (EV) sales will reach 13.3 million units .....»»
Better title, no raise: Why Gen Z workers are getting "dry promotions"
It's an age-old technique, but employers increasingly are using it, and younger workers are receiving the offers more frequently than others......»»
Think your workers are coming back to the office? Not if they can"t find child care.
A staffing crisis is hitting the child care industry, and that's going to make it a lot harder for employers to insist their workers return from home-based settings to the office......»»
Market Extra: Why the Dow is hitting records despite a weak jobs report
It may take more than a much-weaker-than-expected April jobs report to kill the stock market rally, though the popular reflation trade is seeing a modest setback......»»
The Best Place to Retire in Every State
As the baby boomer generation — those born from 1946-1964 — continue to age, an increasingly larger share of the American population is hitting retirement age. In 2015, there were 44.6........»»
Weekend Sip: Who needs France? The English are making their own bubbly, good for toasting the new year
Nyetimber is an increasingly popular brand from the land of 'The Crown.'.....»»
More people seem to be watching porn on work devices — and it"s a cybersecurity problem for employers
Virginia Mayo/AP As working from home becomes the norm, people's work habits are changing rapidly and becoming increasingly blurred with their personal life, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. One o.....»»
Jacksonville expert: How to avoid liability pitfalls as employees go back to work
Employment attorney speaks on what employers should be doing to gear up for the return of their employees......»»
Half A Billion People Use Anonymity Tools
Over the last few years, forms of anonymous browsing software, including proxies, have grown increasingly popular. A report by GlobalWebIndex indicates that as many as... The post Half A Billion People Use Anonymity Tools app.....»»
Passive house standard becoming increasingly popular for multifamily housing development
Multifamily projects under construction or that have recently come online indicate a trend toward high-efficiency i.....»»
Investments in ‘human experiences’ are paying off for employers
The intensifying race to find and keep talent in an increasingly competitive digital business environment have enabled employees to reshape the workplace in their image, including access to a flexible w.....»»
Remote-work companies in Mass. see sales spike amid coronavirus concerns
As remote work takes shape more as a necessity for employers rather than an occasional perk for employees, local companies that sell remote work tools are experiencing sales increases as high as 40 percent......»»
Some brick-and-mortar stores are missing the mark in e-commerce – but Target is hitting the bullseye
As digital becomes increasingly important and expected alongside traditional brick-and-mortar retail spaces, prepare to see advertisers adjust their tacti.....»»
Shipt to offer delivery service to employers as perk for workers
Shipt is now offering a service that would allow employers to give their workers access to same-day delivery from Shipt as an employment benefit. The Birmingham-based retail delivery company, which is owned by Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT), said it has .....»»
These "smart clothes" conduct Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to link all your gadgets at once, and can boost your battery life by 1,000 times
YouTube / NUSLife In recent years, wearable devices like smartwatches have become increasingly popular among those who want to keep track of their personal hea.....»»
Most Popular Musicians on Tour This Spring
With spring just around the corner, Americans will increasingly be looking to take part in activities outside their homes. For many, a top activity will be enjoying some live music. Thousands of........»»
Hot job market chips away at the gender pay gap
New research reveals greater numbers of women in high-skill jobs -- part of the reason the gender pay gap is narrowing. A new report from the Pew Research Center highlights the gains women have made in the workforce, as employers increasingly.....»»
Apple"s plan to dramatically ramp up AirPods production is falling apart due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to Nikkei (AAPL)
Apple Apple's wildly popular wireless headphones, Apple AirPods, are facing shortages. Manufacturing has become increasingly difficult as China, where the headphones are made, deals with the brunt of the Wuhan coronavi.....»»
Popular "90s snack Dunkaroos is hitting stores this summer
Dunkaroos, the popular General Mills snack f.....»»
5 reasons why the decade-old Chase Sapphire Preferred is still one of the best travel credit cards you can get
Crystal Cox/Business Insider The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is one of the most popular credit cards available — despite an increasingly competitive credit c.....»»