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15 Jobs That Are Most Vulnerable to a Recession
Recessions can be stressful for any wage earner, but some jobs are far more vulnerable than others during times of economic crisis. The next slowdown is predicted to be right around the corner, with a 98% chance of a global…
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Walmart Employees Share Their Biggest ‘Pet Peeves’
It’s rare that you hear what employees really think because, well, they don’t want to lose their jobs. That’s why the customer is always right. But what if workers had a place to air their grievances anonymously? That’s precisely what…
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This Beloved Store Quit Black Friday For Good
Outdoor retailer REI has said it will be closed on Black Friday this year — and every year after. Gallery: 30+ Holiday Gifts to Buy Early Instead of participating in the busiest shopping day of the year, the company will pay…
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These Companies Are Hiring Seasonal Workers for the Holidays
Major retailers and shipping services like Target and UPS are beginning seasonal hiring sprees ahead of the holidays, when they’ll need all the help they can get. Looking for a job? Companies that are hiring in a major way include…
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24 American Women Who Are Self-Made Billionaires
Enough about Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Cuban, and the like. With nearly 12 million women-owned businesses in the U.S., American women have built 10-figure net worths that represent not an inheritance but the fruits of their labor. They include…
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Things You Should Never Try to Sell on eBay
With 138 million active buyers, eBay is one of the largest online marketplaces in the world, and one of the most visited shopping platforms in the United States. That makes it a great place to earn extra cash as selling…
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Big Names That Changed With the Times to Avoid Being Canceled
Companies, products, and artists continually reinvent themselves to keep up with consumer preferences and ensure they’re on the right side of history. Rebranding and other such changes are nothing new…
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Celebrities Who’ve Run for Office
It’s not uncommon for celebrities to use their platforms to express their political beliefs and elevate the issues that matter to them, but there are quite a few stars who…
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These Big-Name Companies Still Pay Most Workers Under $15 an Hour
Ten states have or are planning to institute a mandatory minimum wage of $15 an hour, and California just enacted a law on Labor Day that creating the first-in-the-nation fast food…
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TikTok’s ‘Quiet Quitting’ Trend Is Changing the Way We Talk About Work
Amid an uptick in unionization efforts, a tight labor market, and growing employee disengagement, an internet trend called “quiet quitting” has ignited another debate between old and young, boss and…
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Cool and Creative Gifts Under $10 for Your Coworkers
The holidays are tough enough on the wallet, with gifts to buy for family and friends. But you can’t ignore coworkers, unless you want to start off the new year…
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Hard-Working Dogs That Sniff Out COVID-19, Cancer, Truffles, and More
Working 9 to 5 and living for the weekend doesn’t mean a thing to man’s best friend. Dogs have been helping humans for centuries, often thanks to their incredible noses…
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These Companies Are Supporting Abortion Access for Employees
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in late June, ending 50 years of federally backed abortion rights. Activists are up in arms, and several companies have stepped forward to ensure abortion…
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These Giant Companies Picked Up and Left Their Home States
Over the past few years, a number of U.S. companies have relocated their headquarters out of their home states, especially tech companies. Many have bid farewell to California in favor…
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Looking for Work? These Are the Best and Worst Job Markets in America
The job market has suffered a tumultuous few years, but things are surprisingly on the upswing. The U.S. economy has regained all jobs lost in the last couple years of the…
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Here’s Where You Can Work 4 Days a Week or Less
The five-day, 40-hour workweek is a way of life most of us don’t get to question, but it wasn’t always like this. It’s actually the lingering result of industrialization and…
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Best Places to Work If You Have a Disability, According to Experts
Job applications and new-hire paperwork typically include an obligatory statement about accommodating workers with disabilities, but how many companies make good on taking care of their disabled employees, providing them…
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22 Things to Do Now to Land a Job in a Recession
Landing a job can be challenging under the best of circumstances, but add this bizarre kind of economy to the mix and job seekers may feel bewildered, if not hopeless.…
