The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased to an 11-month high last week, suggesting some softening in the labor market, though claims tend to be volatile around this time of the year.
Initial claims for sta…
Massachusetts businesses with more than 25 employees must disclose salary ranges when posting jobs, under a new bill signed into law Wednesday that puts the commonwealth in line with 10 other states that already require pay transparency.The new law al…
One of the most important elements of making marketing content that people actually want to watch, listen to or read is relatability, credibility, and humanity. These are all uniquely human, but that doesn’t mean that AI tools can’t help. Humanity and…
Some young people are looking to retire far before they turn 65.
The Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement prioritizes extreme savings and early investment to reach retirement earlier than any traditional wealth management plan would…
When looking for a new job, you want to consider everything from the kind of work you will be doing to the company’s policies about hybrid work. But perhaps the most important thing to consider is who your new boss will be.
A big raise, a gen…
Cynthia, a salesperson who works remotely, is struggling to meet her sales goals. As her manager, you’re not sure what to do. A few years ago, it would have been easy to drop by an employee’s desk, casually ask how things are going, and see what…
Participating in the Olympic Games is a rare achievement. The pressures and stressors that come with it are unique. Whether an athlete is battling to win the breaststroke or powering their way to gold in the modern pentathlon, psychology will play a v…
A lot of us want to learn how to get more done in a day. It’s why posts on productivity are among Fast Company‘s most popular. According to a Human Workplace Index survey of 3,000 full-time employees in the United States, United Kingdom, and Ire…
The Michigan Supreme Court overruled the Legislature on Wednesday, reinstating major changes to the state’s minimum wage and paid sick leave laws, a victory for low-wage workers.
In a 4-3 decision, the court said Republican lawmakers violated…
Conservative media titan Rupert Murdoch is making news again—this time, with a secretive effort to change an irrevocable trust. That trust has important ownership interests in both Fox Corp. and News Corp., so it affects broadcast news as well as The …
