Tag: employers
People@Work: The Sorry State of America’s Wage Earners
by David Schepp on Mar.21, 2011, under Towing
Everyone knows that the typical American household has been running in place or falling behind financially, thanks to stagnant wages and rising prices. But a new study from the the Economic Policy Institute shows that the problem has been endemic not for years, but for decades.
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People@Work: The Sorry State of America’s Wage Earners originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:30:00.
How Much Does Your Name Affect Where You Work?
by Melly Alazraki on Mar.17, 2011, under Towing
Names define us, but do they determine our life choices? The idea that our names can influence those decisions is what psychologists call “implicit egotism.” To test the concept, a recent study looked at how our names might affect where we choose to work. And what did the researchers find…?
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How Much Does Your Name Affect Where You Work? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:00:00.
Fewer Americans Get Employer Health Insurance
by Danny King on Mar.07, 2011, under Towing
Amid high unemployment rates and rising health-care costs, a smaller proportion of Americans — less than 45% — are getting health insurance from their employers, according to a recent Gallup survey.
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Fewer Americans Get Employer Health Insurance originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:15:00.
Filed Under: People, Health Care, Insurance
People@Work: Now, Governments Are Shifting Pension Burdens Onto Workers
by David Schepp on Mar.07, 2011, under Towing
During the past three decades, businesses of all sizes have shifted away from traditional defined-benefit plans to defined-contribution plans, also known as 401(k)s. Now, states and local governments are doing the same, even though many workers lack the necessary investing savvy.
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People@Work: Now, Governments Are Shifting Pension Burdens Onto Workers originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 07 Mar 2011 08:30:00.
Filed Under: Retirement, Columns, Economy, Careers
Raises Are Still Scarce, but Employee Perks Are Coming Back
by Jane L. Levere on Mar.04, 2011, under Towing
To retain and attract top employees, U.S. companies are turning to perks such as subsidized training and flexible work conditions rather than raises. These incentives are finding a welcome among employees, too, especially educational benefits.
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Raises Are Still Scarce, but Employee Perks Are Coming Back originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:15:00.






