Labor economy
Amazon’s Prime Day a ‘major’ cause of worker injuries, Senate probe finds
An Amazon workers pull a cart of packages for delivery on E 14th Street on July 12, 2022 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Amazon Prime Day, the 48-hour discount blitz that kicks off Tuesday, is a “major” cause of worker injuries, according to the preliminary results of a Senate probe. […]
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How AI and automation will reshape grocery stores and fast-food chains
AI isn’t just a hyped innovation in the tech sector; the food industry is also investing heavily in the red-hot trend. Americans heading to the grocery store or their favorite fast-food restaurant will already have noticed the introduction of the new technology in such services as self-checkout kiosks and even AI ordering in drive-thru lanes. […]
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These are America’s 10 worst states for quality of life in 2024
The job market may have cooled a bit, but there are still far more job openings nationwide than there are people available to fill them. That means qualified workers are still a precious commodity. So, companies seeking to attract great employees like to set up shop in states that offer a great quality of life. […]
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Dollar General settles with the Labor Department over workplace safety violations
A sign hangs above a Dollar General store on August 31, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images The U.S. Department of Labor announced a settlement Thursday with Dollar General, requiring the retailer and its subsidiaries to pay $12 million in penalties and implement significant workplace safety improvements in its more than 19,000 […]
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UiPath to lay off 10% of workforce in companywide restructuring
Daniel Dines, Co-founder & CEO at UiPath addresses the audience during the third day of the Web Summit 2021 at Parque das Nacoes in Lisbon. Bruno de Carvalho | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images UiPath, a developer of automation software, is cutting 10% of its workforce, or about 420 jobs, as part of […]
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Greece defends new six-day working week legislation, says it’s an ‘exceptional measure’
The Parthenon temple is seen empty due to heatwave in Athens, Greece on June 12, 2024. Costas Baltas | Anadolu | Getty Images The Greek government has defended its new six-day working week policy, saying it is an “exceptional measure” that would only be applied in “specific circumstances.” Greece introduced in early July new regulation […]
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S&P 500 futures are minimal altered as buyers await positions details: Live updates
Traders perform on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange NYSE S&P 500 futures ended up minimal adjusted as traders readied for Friday’s carefully viewed careers report. Futures connected to the wide index have been in essence unchanged, whilst Nasdaq 100 futures had been increased by .2%. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial […]
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CNBC Each day Open up: Tesla powers S&P 500, Nasdaq to file highs
This report is from today’s CNBC Day-to-day Open up, our international markets e-newsletter. CNBC Each day Open up brings traders up to velocity on everything they have to have to know, no make any difference in which they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe in this article. Traders get the job done on the […]
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U.S. named the worst spot for British families to go abroad. Here’s why
From recent graduates to rich experts, a lot of Brits are contemplating relocating abroad these times. And the motivating drive for many is distinct: money. Above fifty percent of British employees (52%) have thought of leaving the United Kingdom for greater performing prospects abroad, in accordance to the British human resources web site Employer News. […]
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Personal payrolls grew by just 150,000 in June, considerably less than predicted
Personal payroll development edged reduce in June, in accordance to a report Wednesday from ADP that implies a possible slowdown in the U.S. labor market. Corporations added 150,000 positions for the month, under the upwardly revised 157,000 in Might and the Dow Jones consensus estimate for 160,000. The total was the least expensive monthly obtain […]
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