Economy

Remote work is increasing energy consumption in U.S. homes, but employees have the opportunity to switch to clean energy.

A third-party administrator advises employers on factors to consider before switching from traditional insurance.

Firms owned by Asian, Black or Latino Americans were more likely to report “fair” or “poor” financial conditions in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.

The number of U.S. small businesses has been reduced by 29% in the past year due to the COVID pandemic, according to data from Opportunity Insights.

Large corporations have prioritized diversity in recent years — especially in the entertainment and tech industries — both in response to societal pressure and to improve their business performance.

The company is working to identify programs run by people in underrepresented communities.

The new cards allow consumers to earn rewards on health and wellness products.

The company announced $100 million through 2025 to support small businesses and community development projects in diverse communities.

The guidance seeks to address several criticisms of the first rounds of PPP funding: largely that small, vulnerable businesses were unable to get assistance because larger business claimed the funds before small firms could get to it.

The acquisition is one of UnitedHealth’s largest and is another step in expanding the company’s health services business under its Optum division. The companies said the combination would help simplify services around medical care to improve health outcomes and lower costs.