The surprising change that's supercharging American productivity

Tech Insider : Economy
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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

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
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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

Tech Insider : Economy, 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

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
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Less workers are quitting. The "Big Stay" could mean higher productivity and economic growth.

Ezra Bailey

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

Tech Insider : Economy
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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

Tech Insider : Economy
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According to Gallup, Lack of employee engagement costs the economy $1.9 trillion.

Luis Alvarez

Remote work stifles innovation, a massive new study finds

Tech Insider : Economy, Technology
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Before the pandemic, most managers assumed that working from home was a productivity killer. Without the discipline of an office, they thought, employees would lounge around in their pajamas, binge Netflix, and get nothing done.

How bosses keep track of your attendance at the office, from under-desk sensors to badge swipes

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Companies track things like WiFi logins and ID badge swipes to monitor office attendance. Some workplace surveillance methods are less obvious.

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Here's how the rise of generative AI could change a core investing strategy

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GenAI will change the 60/40 portfolio strategy
GenAI will change the 60/40 portfolio strategy

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