Clocking in more hours at a stressful job raises risk of depression, study finds
Researchers from the University of Michigan collected data from first-year medical residents and discovered that those who worked longer hours had three times the risk for depression.
Researchers from the University of Michigan collected data from first-year medical residents and discovered that those who worked longer hours had three times the risk for depression.
Remote work likely fueled small 'baby boom' in 2021 among US women, economists say
"This 2021 'baby bump' is the first major reversal in the U.S. fertility rates since the 2007 Great Recession and was large enough to reverse two years of declining fertility rates," the economists wrote.
"This 2021 'baby bump' is the first major reversal in the U.S. fertility rates since the 2007 Great Recession and was large enough to reverse two years of declining fertility rates," the economists wrote.
Railroads reject latest sick time demands, raising chance of strike
Most businesses rely on trains to deliver their raw materials. A railroad strike could devastate the economy.
Most businesses rely on trains to deliver their raw materials. A railroad strike could devastate the economy.
This airline will pay workers' rent and fly them to work
A Japanese airline is offering remote workers in Tokyo unlimited flights to the capital city as much as they choose via a monthly subscription.
A Japanese airline is offering remote workers in Tokyo unlimited flights to the capital city as much as they choose via a monthly subscription.
Pandemic-era retirees ready to return to work, AARP CEO says
The pace of retirements among baby boomers accelerated during the pandemic. Now, many of them are ready to return to the workforce.
The pace of retirements among baby boomers accelerated during the pandemic. Now, many of them are ready to return to the workforce.
Maricopa Community Colleges offering course for those who want to work at semiconductor factories
These days, industry titans are setting up shops in the Phoenix area, creating thousands of new jobs, and establishing Arizona's status as a worldwide technological hub.
These days, industry titans are setting up shops in the Phoenix area, creating thousands of new jobs, and establishing Arizona's status as a worldwide technological hub.
Phoenix Police gaining ground on staffing shortage
In a Phoenix City Council Subcommittee meeting on Oct. 12, it was revealed for the first time in years that more officers were hired than those who left the department.
In a Phoenix City Council Subcommittee meeting on Oct. 12, it was revealed for the first time in years that more officers were hired than those who left the department.
NASCAR teams call revenue model 'broken,' warn of layoffs
The most powerful teams in NASCAR warned Friday that the venerable stock car racing series has a "broken" economic model that is unfair and has little to no chance of long-term stability, a stunning announcement that added to a growing list of woes.
The most powerful teams in NASCAR warned Friday that the venerable stock car racing series has a "broken" economic model that is unfair and has little to no chance of long-term stability, a stunning announcement that added to a growing list of woes.
Another month of solid US hiring suggests more big Fed hikes
America’s employers slowed their hiring in September but still added 263,000 jobs, a solid figure that will likely keep the Federal Reserve on pace to keep raising interest rates aggressively to fight persistently high inflation.
America’s employers slowed their hiring in September but still added 263,000 jobs, a solid figure that will likely keep the Federal Reserve on pace to keep raising interest rates aggressively to fight persistently high inflation.
Amazon to hire 150,000 full-time, part-time, seasonal workers for the holiday season
The announcement, made Thursday, shows the e-commerce behemoth is taking a less conservative approach to its holiday planning than Walmart.
The announcement, made Thursday, shows the e-commerce behemoth is taking a less conservative approach to its holiday planning than Walmart.
Peloton to cut 500 jobs as company's turnaround efforts continue
Peloton’s shares surged more than 400% in 2020 amid pandemic lockdowns, but sales have slowed as more people go back to the gym.
Peloton’s shares surged more than 400% in 2020 amid pandemic lockdowns, but sales have slowed as more people go back to the gym.
Regular 'micro breaks' at work could boost energy levels, study suggests
Breaks of 10 minutes or less reduced fatigue and helped employees take on their tasks with more vigor, according to the study published in the journal PLOS One.
Breaks of 10 minutes or less reduced fatigue and helped employees take on their tasks with more vigor, according to the study published in the journal PLOS One.
The Great Resignation: How much does it cost to quit your job?
Quitting your job without a new one lined up is a daunting task, and will cost each person differently. Here are some tips for figuring out your number.
Quitting your job without a new one lined up is a daunting task, and will cost each person differently. Here are some tips for figuring out your number.
Fewer people request US unemployment benefits amid solid hiring, high inflation
Applications for unemployment benefits last week saw their lowest number of claims since April. If the number continues to drop, the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates higher than it plans to slow the economy.
Applications for unemployment benefits last week saw their lowest number of claims since April. If the number continues to drop, the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates higher than it plans to slow the economy.
Southwest, United Airlines workers picketing at Sky Harbor Airport
Workers from two airlines, Southwest and United, will be demonstrating outside of Terminals 3 and 4, as the unions for both airlines are demanding new contracts.
Workers from two airlines, Southwest and United, will be demonstrating outside of Terminals 3 and 4, as the unions for both airlines are demanding new contracts.
Dick's Sporting Goods announces plans to hire up to 9,000 for holidays
A slew of companies have already announced their seasonal hiring plans.
A slew of companies have already announced their seasonal hiring plans.
Macy's hiring 41K seasonal workers for the holidays
Macy's plans to hire 41,000 full and part-time seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season. Over 10,300 seasonal workers in 2021 joined the company full-time.
Macy's plans to hire 41,000 full and part-time seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season. Over 10,300 seasonal workers in 2021 joined the company full-time.
Pandemic lessons for casinos: 'Do you need a buffet?'
The COVID pandemic forced most U.S. casinos to close for months, causing payrolls, revenue and earnings to tumble. But the forced shutdowns and highly regulated recoveries also taught some useful lessons that will endure even after the pandemic is a distant memory.
The COVID pandemic forced most U.S. casinos to close for months, causing payrolls, revenue and earnings to tumble. But the forced shutdowns and highly regulated recoveries also taught some useful lessons that will endure even after the pandemic is a distant memory.
Walmart to hire 40,000 mostly seasonal US workers for holidays
Walmart is taking a cautious approach to the holiday shopping season as retailers face a slowdown in consumer spending overall due to surging costs on things like rent and food.
Walmart is taking a cautious approach to the holiday shopping season as retailers face a slowdown in consumer spending overall due to surging costs on things like rent and food.
Gap slashes 500 corporate jobs after pandemic, supply chain issues
The job cuts follow years of struggles at the San Francisco-based retailer, which operates stores under its namesake brand as well as Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta.
The job cuts follow years of struggles at the San Francisco-based retailer, which operates stores under its namesake brand as well as Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta.