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Small business pessimism abounds

May 11, 2021
The National Federation of Independent Business has called small-business owners' outlook "surprisingly glum."
As businesses reopen, many small businesses worry they won't be able to compete to larger ones when it comes to hiring.
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Retailers try to hire tens of thousands of workers

Apr 14, 2021
One way retailers and restaurants can attract workers is to offer higher pay, though that's easier for larger businesses.
IHOP, as well as other restaurants and retailers, is hiring people to meet an expected increase in customer demand.
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Many professionals expect bonuses, but not fairness

Dec 25, 2019
A new survey of professional workers shows mixed feelings over the end-of-year payouts.
A survey found 88% of professionals expect bonuses this year.
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So far, the tax overhaul isn’t living up to many of its promises

Jun 19, 2019
It can take a while to understand the real effects of such a major change, but in the last few days, we’ve learned a little about how the nation’s tax law is playing out.
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Disney World union employees still fighting for more magic in their paychecks

Mar 13, 2018
The company and more than 38,000 unionized employers are still in wage negotiations.
A coalition of unions representing more than 38,000 Disney employees is in the midst of a dispute over higher wages.
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Bonuses aren't just for bankers anymore

Nov 9, 2015
Looking to cut costs, companies are turning to incentive pay over raises.

Wall Street bonuses expected to dip

Nov 9, 2015
It's the first time since 2011 that payouts are expected to fall across the industry.

For public good, not for profit.

Pimco co-founder got a $290 million bonus last year

Nov 14, 2014
His life is so different from ours.

Why you've been getting bonuses, not raises, lately

Aug 29, 2014
Companies are handing out bonuses, not raises, and that could be bad for you.

Why non-bankers love Wall Street bonuses

Jan 6, 2014
This is the time of year when Wall Street bankers get their bonuses.