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CATHY BUSSEWITZ

CATHY BUSSEWITZ

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How US changes to 'noncompete' agreements and overtime pay could affect workers

For millions of American workers, the federal government took two actions this week that could bestow potentially far-reaching benefits

How US changes to 'noncompete' agreements and overtime pay could affect workers
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Technology|US

FTC says gig company Arise misled consumers about how much money they could make on its platform

The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a gig work company, saying it misled people about the money they could make on its platform

FTC says gig company Arise misled consumers about how much money they could make on its platform
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|News|US

Yoga, meditation and prayer: Urban transit workers cope with violence and fear on the job

Transit workers around the country are managing their fear and anxiety over a rise in violent crime on subways and buses

Yoga, meditation and prayer: Urban transit workers cope with violence and fear on the job
Crime|News|US

Yoga, meditation and prayer: Urban transit workers cope with violence and fear on the job

Transit workers around the country are managing their fear and anxiety over a rise in violent crime on subways and buses

Business|Economy|News

FTC ban on noncompete agreements comes under legal attack

The federal government wants to make it easier for employees to quit a job and work for a competitor

FTC ban on noncompete agreements comes under legal attack
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Sensors can read your sweat and predict overheating. Here's why privacy advocates care

As global temperatures rise and summer months bring record high temperatures, employers are exploring wearable technologies to keep workers safe

Sensors can read your sweat and predict overheating. Here's why privacy advocates care
Lifestyle

Major companies abandon an LGBTQ+ rights report card after facing anti-diversity backlash

More than two decades ago, a national LGBTQ+ rights group decided to promote change by grading corporations on their workplace policies

Major companies abandon an LGBTQ+ rights report card after facing anti-diversity backlash
Business|Economy|News|Opinion|US

Civil rights groups call on major corporations to stick with DEI programs

A broad group of civil rights organizations are calling on the CEOs and board members of major companies to maintain their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

Civil rights groups call on major corporations to stick with DEI programs
Business|Health|Lifestyle

The benefits of a four-day workweek according to a champion of the trend

Working five days a week has long been the corporate cultural norm

The benefits of a four-day workweek according to a champion of the trend
Entertainment|Technology

Missing a beat, streaming service Spotify is back after a temporary outage

The music streaming service Spotify was down temporarily on Sunday

Missing a beat, streaming service Spotify is back after a temporary outage
Economy|Technology

Dockworkers join other unions in trying to fend off automation, or minimize the impact

The massive port workers’ strike is highlighting a fear held by many workers that they will be replaced by machines

Dockworkers join other unions in trying to fend off automation, or minimize the impact
Business|Economy|US

Members of Congress call on companies to retain DEI programs as court cases grind on

A group of Democrats in Congress is appealing to the largest U.S. companies to hold onto their diversity, equity and inclusion programs

Members of Congress call on companies to retain DEI programs as court cases grind on
Business|Lifestyle|Technology

Peloton plans to sell its deluxe stationary bike at Costco to reach holiday shoppers

Peloton plans to sell its deluxe stationary bike at Costco this holiday season as the struggling connected-exercise company seeks to broaden its customer base

Peloton plans to sell its deluxe stationary bike at Costco to reach holiday shoppers
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Vote to continue strike exposes Boeing workers' anger over lost pensions

Since going on strike last month, Boeing factory workers repeated one theme from their picket lines: They want their pensions back

Vote to continue strike exposes Boeing workers' anger over lost pensions
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle

Working Well: Seeking the elusive work-life balance, one step at a time

It’s no surprise that workers feel burned-out

Working Well: Seeking the elusive work-life balance, one step at a time
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Boeing's machinists strike is over but the troubled aerospace giant still faces many challenges

Factory workers at Boeing have voted to accept a contract offer and end their strike after more than seven weeks

Boeing's machinists strike is over but the troubled aerospace giant still faces many challenges
Health

Working Well: The simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and anxiety

Deep breathing can be a simple and effective way to reduce stress

Working Well: The simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and anxiety
Health|World

Dozens are sickened and 1 person died after eating carrots contaminated with E. coli

An outbreak of E

Business|Economy|Lifestyle|US

Walmart's DEI rollback signals a profound shift in the wake of Trump's election victory

Walmart’s sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are re-evaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepresented groups in business

Walmart's DEI rollback signals a profound shift in the wake of Trump's election victory
Business|Election|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

Working Well: Practicing humility and finding support can help when political tensions rise at work

There’s no easy way to bridge the political divides that have created rifts in communities, families and friendships

Working Well: Practicing humility and finding support can help when political tensions rise at work
Business|Crime|Technology|US

Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO spotlights complex challenge companies face in protecting top brass

In an era when online anger and social tensions are increasingly directed at the businesses consumers count on, Meta last year spent $24.4 million to surround CEO Mark Zuckerberg with security

Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO spotlights complex challenge companies face in protecting top brass
Business|Lifestyle|Travel|US

Working Well: When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the high road preserve peace

The December holidays are supposed to be a time of joyful celebration

Working Well: When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the high road preserve peace
Business|Health|Lifestyle

Working Well: Saying no is hard, but setting boundaries can improve your health

Setting boundaries at work can be tricky

Working Well: Saying no is hard, but setting boundaries can improve your health
Business|Political|US

LGBTQ+ rights group reports progress at U.S. companies despite conservative backlash

A national rights group says more U.S. companies are providing strong benefits and protections to LGBTQ+ employees despite conservative activists pressuring high-profile brands to stop participating in the organization’s annual workplace report card

LGBTQ+ rights group reports progress at U.S. companies despite conservative backlash
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|US

Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes

Thousands of workers are facing an unsettling reality heading into 2025

Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes

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