Business News
Costco Bulks Up Most Store Workers’ Paychecks to More Than $30 an Hour. Here’s Why.
Costco Chief Executive Officer Ron Vachris shared the pay hike in a memo this week.
By David James
Wages
Business News
Widespread Strikes Have Resulted in 4.1 Million Missed Days of Work in 2023 (So Far)
From autoworkers to actors, 2023 has witnessed a remarkable surge in strikes across various industries, with over 353,000 workers participating in work stoppages.
Business News
Wage Growth Outpaces Inflation for First Time in 2 Years, Offering Hope for Economic Growth in the U.S. — But Will the Wage Gains Last?
Some experts are concerned about a wage-price spiral, but research suggests that wage gains have had minimal impact on inflation.
Thought Leaders
How to Close Your Wage Gap and Open Equity at Work
Wage gaps aren't just a pay discrimination issue; they're an inclusive workforce issue.
Business Accounting
The Dark Side of Pay Transparency — And What to Do If You Find Out You’re Being Underpaid
There are many reasons employers and workers advocate for pay transparency — it can build trust, lead to fair compensation for historically underpaid individuals and eliminate the stigma surrounding money talk. But as the practice becomes normalized, honesty can backfire.
Thought Leaders
8 Ways To Empower the Next Generation of Women Leaders
Here's what organizations and leaders can do to instill courage and inspire our younger generation of female entrepreneurs.
Business News
Get Familiar With This Latest Economic Buzzword — Because It’s Hurting Your Wallet
Federal Reserve officials and economists have honed in on another inflation indicator.
By Amanda Breen
Business News
Salary Expectations Reach a Historic High — And The Increase Comes Mostly From This Demographic
According to a survey by the New York Federal Reserve Bank, the increase in salary expectations is the highest it's ever been since the series began.
Business News
‘None of Our Paychecks Are Keeping Up:’ 71% of Workers Say Inflation and the Cost of Living Are Outpacing Their Pay
While prices are on the rise, wages are staying the same.
Business News
Heads Up, Employers: Your New Hires Want $73,000 A Year
Wages have not kept up with inflation.
Buying a Franchise
Four Years Ago, This Chick-Fil-A Started Paying $17 An Hour. It Transformed the Business.
Back in 2018, Eric Mason made headlines when he began paying his employees a "living wage." On this side of the great recession, his experience could be a roadmap for other fast food franchises.
Business News
This tiktoker asks people on the street how much they earn and is becoming a sensation
The questions are part of a project that seeks to raise awareness around the pay gap.
Tech
Why Intelligent Automation Is the Only Answer to Wage Inflation
Computerized horses are out of the barn, and we're either chasing them down or we're a part of the herd.
By James Duez
Business News
Record Number of American Workers Quit Their Jobs, Signaling Labor Market Squeeze
The Labor Department's Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), released Nov. 12, showed that 4.4 million U.S. workers quit their jobs in September, a record high.
Business News
Texas Factory Activity Sees Solid Expansion but Supply Chain Woes Worsen
The production index rose to a reading of 24.2 in September, up 3.4 percentage points from 20.8 in August.
Business News
Inflation and Higher Wages: A Look at the Effect of Extra Income
Though every inflationary period tends to be unique, it can be valuable to compare your current paycheck with rising inflation rates.
Business News
This Is the Living Wage You Need in All 50 States
Is the average salary enough to get by in your state?
Business News
More Than 400 Washington Post Staffers Wrote an Open Letter to Jeff Bezos Calling Out His ‘Shocking’ Pay Practices
They also released a video, which they uploaded to YouTube addressing the Amazon CEO and Washington Post owner directly.
Business News
3 Ways Men Can Help Close the Gender Gap
If workplaces better accommodate women, can increases in revenue be far behind?
By Joshua Lee
Thought Leaders
This Is Your Path to the $1,000-Per-Hour Mindset
If you don't value your time, who will?
By Joshua Lee
Business News
5 Ways Small Business Owners Can Spend Their Tax Savings
Use your money to help employees and the community.
Thought Leaders
4 Struggles of the Mom Entrepreneur
Women, including those running businesses and creating jobs, do the most of the world's unpaid work.
By Sharon Bush
Human Resources
Why This Entrepreneur Skips Outsourcing Labor to Provide a Livable Wage for Locals
Despite being its biggest expense, Brooklyn Brine's owner makes it his mission to provide a fair living wage to his 'coworkers.'
By Rose Leadem
Thought Leaders
What Does the Number 2592 Mean to You?
The are two keys to wealth -- increase how much money you earn and being smart with it once you have it.
Business Accounting
Don’t Sell Yourself Short in the Gig Economy
Too many solopreneurs and freelancers are mispricing themselves in the labor market. Get out a sharp pencil and get it right.
By Phil La Duke
Marketing
Chipotle’s Rewards Program Is so Flawed They Don’t Know Who Is Eating Their Free Burritos
You can't just throw free burritos at the problem, Chipotle. The reactive marketing plan is too little, too late.
Building a Business
Why It’s Vital to Pay Yourself First in Business
You are your most important employee. Treat yourself as such.
By Sam Harrop