How to avoid burnout? Work smarter, not harder
A four-day week may both raise productivity and reverse the growing trend toward burnout, according to a panel of experts at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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Union membership slumps to pre-pandemic levels
The share of wage and salary workers who were members of unions was 10.1% last year, below 2019's 10.3%.
Noncompete ban could boost pay without driving inflation, economists say
A ban on noncompete clauses could bring nearly $300 billion in wages to the U.S. workforce.
With antisemitism on the rise, Jewish ERGs offer solace and support
New York City-based marketing agency Lippe Taylor Group ties employee resource groups to a culture of inclusion.
15 best jobs of 2023
U.S. News examined factors such as median salaries, unemployment rates and 10-year growth percentages to rank the best jobs of 2023.
10 best and worst cities to find a job in 2023
WalletHub examined over 180 cities, scoring each location based on factors like job opportunities, average starting salary and housing affordability.
Will the finance industry always be dominated by white men? This founder says the clock is ticking
Ian Fuller, co-founder and partner at Westfuller Advisors, shares why diversity is essential to the finance industry — and how leaders can do better.
U.S. job openings top forecasts in a resilient labor market
Hiring, while moderating, remains solid and layoffs low.
Jobless claims show that businesses are reluctant to lay off workers
The ongoing imbalance between supply and demand for labor continues to put upward pressure on wages.
Are we headed toward a recession? What employers should know about the recent interest rate hike
Allie Kelly, chief marketing officer at Employ, breaks down what the current economic landscape means for employers and employees alike.
10 best companies for diverse talent
Comparably ranked companies with 500 more employees based on anonymous feedback from employees of color.
Employers are deflating salaries in job listings to keep pay down
Some employers are trying to limit the demands of potential hires seeking top dollar, while preventing existing workers from finding out they are underpaid.
Benefits Think Psychedelic-assisted therapy, coming to a health plan near you
Between changing public perception and promising preliminary data, it's possible that ketamine, MDMA and psilocybin may be covered for mental health treatments.
Alex Atwood
Gravy Works
Should you pay off your student loans?
The Supreme Court will take up President Biden's proposed relief in 2023. In the meantime, borrowers are frozen with uncertainty.
Starbucks staff begin three-day strike as contract talks sour
Baristas at 50 locations say the company isn't bargaining fairly.
Citi’s employees can work from anywhere for last two weeks of year
CEO Jane Fraser bucks a trend among rivals who are focused on getting office workers back to their desks.
U.S. health spending edges past $4.3 trillion as COVID drags on
The U.S. healthcare bill edged past $4.3 trillion, or almost $13,000 for every American, as pandemic spending increases slowed in 2021.
10 companies with the best work cultures in 2022
Comparably has released its 2022 list of the highest-rated employers for Best Company Culture, based on anonymous employee feedback.
Freelancing hits a record high in the U.S.
About 39% of the entire workforce freelanced this year, a study shows.
Benefits Think What SECURE Act 2.0 passage would mean for retirement plans
Passing this combination bill before the holiday recess would serve as a rare bipartisan gift to working Americans and large retirement plans.
Andy Banducci
The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC)