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How ‘service with a smile’ could be driving workers to drink

Employees who tend to amplify, suppress or fake emotions are more likely to be heavy drinkers, a new study finds......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 15th, 2019

The Postal Service is being flooded with packages ahead of Christmas, and it could mean that millions of gifts won"t arrive on time

The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in thousands of postal service workers getting sick or needing to isolat.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytDec 22nd, 2020

Home prices are up in the Bay Area, despite the pandemic — here’s why

The desire for more living space and steady incomes for tech workers are two factors driving an overall increase in home prices and sales in the Bay Area......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 21st, 2020

Tech investor-backed drive-thru coffee shop opens in Windcrest

The new coffee shop promises fast coffee and drink service without sacrificing a quality brew......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 14th, 2020

GM"s self-driving car startup Cruise has laid off 8% of its staff, or around 150 workers

Reuters Cruise, the self-driving car firm owned by General Motors, is culling around 8% of its workforce.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 15th, 2020

GM self-driving unit Cruise cuts jobs as pandemic hits sector

General Motors Co's self-driving car unit Cruise told staff on Thursday it has decided to lay off workers, the latest start-up in the nascent industry to cut jobs during the coronavirus pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 14th, 2020

Employers can let workers change health plans without waiting

The Internal Revenue Service on Tuesday made it easier for employers to allow workers to make adjustments to their health insurance plans and flexible spending accounts in response to the coronavirus pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 13th, 2020

Instacart’s frantic dash from grocery app to essential service

In the harshest downturn for American workers in U.S. history, employers cut in April and the unemployment rate more than tripled to 14.7%. Back in February, before the coronavirus<…; pandemic... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMay 10th, 2020

The U.S. Postal Service Was in Bad Shape. Then the Virus Came

The U.S. Postal Service handles almost half of the world’s mail volume -- 142.6 billion pieces in fiscal 2019 alone. It’s one of the largest employers in the U.S., with more than 630,000 career and contract workers. And it could run out of cash by .....»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 8th, 2020

How Virus Inflamed U.S. Mail’s Preexisting Condition

The U.S. Postal Service handles almost half of the world’s mail volume -- 142.6 billion pieces in fiscal 2019 alone. It’s one of the largest employers in the U.S., with more than 630,000 career and contract workers. And it could run out of cash by .....»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 8th, 2020

Over 100 federal meat inspectors have tested positive for COVID-19 — along with at least 5,000 meatpacking workers

145 US meat inspectors were absent from work due to COVID-19 diagnoses as of April 28. The figure was given by the United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), whic.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 7th, 2020

H&R Block is giving frontline workers free, expert tax preparation during the month of May

BRYAN R. SMITH/AFP via Getty Images   H&R Block is offering its H&R Block Tax Pro Go Service, which pairs filers with tax p.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 6th, 2020

IRS mistakenly sends relief checks to foreign workers

With no clear guidance on how to return it, foreign workers are holding onto the money or racing to spend it before the Internal Revenue Service realizes the mistake......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMay 1st, 2020

Tesla will likely roll out a monthly subscription plan for customers who aren"t yet ready to drop $7,000 upfront for its self-driving technology (TSLA)

(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) Tesla plans to offer its self-driving technology as a subscription service "probably towards the end of this year," CEO Elon Musk told investors during the company's quarterly earnings call on Wednesd.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 30th, 2020

Options for unemployed hospitality workers during the COVID-19 crisis

According to Derek Williamson, CEO of HigherMe, a recruiting platform that helps retail and service emp.....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralApr 29th, 2020

Sharks open fund to aid their 1,800 "sporadic" ushers, food service workers

More than 1,800 “sporadic part-time workers” are employed by the San Jose Sharks — most of them on event days at the SAP Center downtown, but some at the three ice rink complexes the team operates in San Jose, Fremont and Oakland. Today, they may.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 28th, 2020

Pittsburgh Service Staff Aid Concert raises $25,000 for local workers

Pittsburgh Service Staff Aid announced that its online concert from April 15 raised a total of $25,000 for local hospitality and service workers who have faced financial hardships during the pandemic. The 12-hour online concert, which benefitted Pit.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 28th, 2020

Telus, Koodo offering two months free wireless service to frontline workers

See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»

Category: blogSource: theflyonthewallApr 27th, 2020

7 chains including McDonald"s and Krispy Kreme are offering free food and drinks for healthcare workers and other first responders

David Santiago/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Healthcare workers face a marathon of long, dangerous days as hospitals con.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 21st, 2020

PHOTOS: KC hotels that remain open make changes to "essential" service

In an effort to quell the coronavirus pandemic in the Kansas City area, many people are staying at home, but countless others are deemed essential workers and continue to go about their duties. The Raphael Hotel, 325 Ward Parkway in Kansas City, i.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 18th, 2020

Chinese Self-Driving Startup Launches "Contactless" Deliveries To Combat Coronavirus Pandemic In California

Autonomous driving technology developer Pony.ai has launched "contact last-mile delivery service" in Irvine, California, it announced Thursday. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 17th, 2020