The average workday shrank by nearly an hour over the last 3 years, study finds

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Workers are putting in fewer hours a week at work, though many are increasingly disengaged.

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The benefit that pays for itself and increases worker productivity

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Companies that offer childcare benefits have higher employee retention, new study finds.

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The Fed could cut rates 5 times in 2025 with the US economy bound to slow, chief economist says

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Jerome Powell stressed that the Fed would maintain support for the economy.

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The surprising change that's supercharging American productivity

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The recent uptick in worker productivity is great news for companies, consumers worried about inflation, the US economy, and even the stock market

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How 4 people got away with secretly working multiple remote jobs and making over $300,000 a year — and the closest they came to getting caught

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It requires skill, practice, and luck to secretly work multiple remote jobs and avoid suspicion. Workers in the story are not pictured.

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Why weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are a game-changer for the global economy

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Weight-loss drugs could become a game-changer for the global economy, according to Capital Economics.

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The Big Stay is great for companies and the economy, but workers might just be biding their time

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Less workers are quitting. The "Big Stay" could mean higher productivity and economic growth.

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Everyone used to hate cubicles. Now we long to have them back.

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The return to the office has made the long-despised cubicle seem great, actually.

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There’s More Proof That Return to Office Is Pointless

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Your manager may suggest that returning to the office is imperative for the company’s success, workplace culture, and overall productivity.

A lack of employee engagement at work could cost the economy nearly $2 trillion

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According to Gallup, Lack of employee engagement costs the economy $1.9 trillion.

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