Stories Tagged as
Labor
At this Detroit frame shop, it might be time to bring another employee into the picture
by
Sean McHenry
Jun 30, 2023
Eric Vaughn, owner of a custom frame shop in Detroit, has been working with a two-person crew but might need a new hire for the fall.
Local governments are employing gig workers and offering better benefits
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Jun 26, 2023
Cities are among the biggest buyers of flexible labor, and they're improving terms for gig work, says Xavier de Souza Briggs of Brookings.
Are we expected to tip robots now?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Livi Burdette
Jun 1, 2023
Replacing face-to-face service interactions with automation could change American tipping culture.
Wage increases haven't really boosted inflation, new Fed research says
by
Lily Jamali
May 31, 2023
Businesses have been finding ways to absorb wage increases without charging customers more.
Could artificial intelligence be your next coworker?
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
May 5, 2023
Workplace AI is coming, and one study of a Fortune 500 company found it can be a productivity boon.
How labor nominee's worker advocacy history informs her work today
by
Kimberly Adams
and Nicholas Guiang
Apr 6, 2023
A landmark sweatshop case and immigrant parents helped inspire Julie Su's efforts for vulnerable workers, a 19th reporter says.
The economic — and political — consequences of reforming France's pensions
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Jarrett Dang
Mar 30, 2023
More than a million people have taken to the streets across France since President Emmanuel Macron forced through legislation raising the retirement age from 62 to 64.
For public good, not for profit.
How low unemployment lifts workers at the bottom
by
Amy Scott
and Sarah Leeson
Mar 29, 2023
In "Moving the Needle: What Tight Labor Markets Do for the Poor," authors Newman and Jacobs advocate letting tight labor markets stay that way.
Hot demand creates staff opportunities at Seattle candle bar
Mar 9, 2023
For Noir Lux Candle Bar, interest in off-site candle pouring events is waxing, not waning.
As the Family and Medical Leave Act turns 30, millions of Americans still lack access to paid leave
Feb 3, 2023
The U.S. is the only wealthy country in the world that doesn’t guarantee workers a single day of paid leave.