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Paid Sick Leave Plays Important in Reducing Coronavirus Cases, Study Finds

The paid sick leave passed by Congress to deal with the pandemic has a vital role in keeping many Americans from contracting the coronavirus.

Oct 25, 2020 11:44 AM EDT


Grocery Chains Fined For Allegedly Endangering Employees amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Five grocery stores were fined after allegedly putting their employees in danger of contracting COVID-19.

Oct 25, 2020 8:33 AM EDT


7 Biggest Trends in US Job Market Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

Here are the biggest trends in the U.S.job market during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo : Spencer Platt/Getty Images)October Jobs Reports Shows Strong Hiring Market In U.

Oct 21, 2020 7:48 PM EDT


Amazon to Launch Deliveroo, A Rival to Uber in Food Delivery

The meal delivery company has expanded beyond Britain to 13 other markets, including Australia, France, Hong Kong and Kuwait

May 18, 2019 4:32 PM EDT


'Brand Me' presentations increase students' confidence and enhance their employability

The University of Portsmouth is helping its students build a strong personal brand to increase their confidence and enhance their employability.

May 18, 2019 4:18 PM EDT


Going viral: Investors pay more attention to social media stocks

What is a social media firm worth? Following how retail investors pay attention to company tickers is one piece of the puzzle. In a new study published in International Journal of Economics and Finance, a finance scholar from Michigan Technological University delves into the pricing behavior of social media firms. The study found that investors pay attention to social media stocks over other company stocks.

May 18, 2019 11:06 AM EDT


CEOs make money from negative information released prior to stock option grants

New research finds that despite regulations, CEOs control information release and may do so for their own financial gain

Feb 22, 2019 11:45 AM EST


Believing in yourself can backfire when investing in equity crowdfunded ventures

Normally, it's good to believe in yourself. But research from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business indicates that it can be bad advice for amateurs investing online in unregulated, sometimes risky, equity crowdfunded ventures.

Feb 22, 2019 8:42 AM EST


Parenthood contributes to gender imbalance in STEM employment, but it's not just an issue for mother

Nearly half of new moms and a quarter of new dads leave their full-time STEM jobs after they have their first child, according to a new study.

Feb 19, 2019 9:26 AM EST


Mix Reactions over Amazon Retreat on Long Island City

Amazon's decision to abandon plans to build a new campus in Long Island City, Queens, has drawn cheers from several politicians, community organizers and other locals opposed to the expansion.

Feb 15, 2019 10:33 AM EST


Wall Street heavyweights on Cortez's proposed 70% super-rich tax

One of the hottest topics at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland has been Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's proposed 70% marginal tax rate on all income above $10 million.

Feb 08, 2019 10:25 AM EST


The 2008 recession associated with greater decline in mortality in Europe

In recent decades, Europe has experienced a downward trend in the annual number of deaths. Not only was this trend not arrested by the economic recession that started in 2008, in fact, the rate of decline increased during the recession years.

Feb 08, 2019 9:41 AM EST