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Work from home
As office workers mostly work from home, coffee and breakfast chains scramble to boost sales
Nov 5, 2020
The change in your morning routine is impacting the grab-and-go breakfast business.
There's a new quarantine palette for painting houses
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Nov 4, 2020
Journalist Kyle Chayka says the anxiety of this moment has people painting their walls soothing blues and greens.
What if working from home becomes permanent?
Oct 22, 2020
The longer the pandemic lasts, the likelier it seems that many of us will be working from home forever.
Amazon continues hiring spree to meet demand from pandemic
Sep 14, 2020
The company has announced more than 100,000 new positions, including corporate tech jobs around the country.
Audio diary: Returning to the office
Sep 9, 2020
We hear from listeners about returning to their workplaces for the first time since March to grab supplies for home.
Remote workers pay cooling bills or sweat out summer heat at home
Sep 7, 2020
Are employers obligated to chip in for home AC use during the pandemic?
Parents grapple with back to school while working from home
Sep 3, 2020
They're managing their kids' remote learning while also trying to earn a living.
For public good, not for profit.
Work-home boundaries are blurring as people log more hours on the job
Aug 25, 2020
The Department of Labor is reminding workers and employers to keep track of timecards.
Home design is adapting to the pandemic, too
by
Amy Scott
Aug 17, 2020
New features include dedicated work space and antimicrobial surfaces.
Some companies help employees cover costs of working from home
by
Erika Beras
Aug 13, 2020
Employees are using the stipends to buy ergonomic chairs, wellness apps, and office equipment.