Sit at Your Own Risk
Spending your entire workday sitting down can impair vascular health.
Diversions
To Hire a Millennial, Think Like a Millennial
Relationships, technology and attention constraints are all key facets of the Millennial profile.
That First Cup of Coffee Critical for American Workers
Staples survey reveals the tasks employees can’t tackle
before their first cup.
Most Overrated Jobs of 2015
A survey points out some downsides to jobs you might have
once dreamed about.
Relative Debt Increases with Some Possible Benefits
Mounting American debt over 30 years has changed the average
family’s balance sheet.
Tips and Tricks to Find the Best Travel Deals
Millennials more than other travelers are getting their “travel geek” on, with frequent trips and tricks that save money.
Classrooms Today Are Digital, Connected
As kids return to school, expect higher use of personal tech devices—because teachers value their place in education.
Florida Takes Top Spots in Retirement Friendliness
From weather to number of senior centers, WalletHub ranks 150 cities across the country for the best—and worst—places to retire.
How Far an Apple Can Fall from the Tree
How much will a child’s economic situation diverge from that of his
parents’?
The Future Looks High-Tech and High-Touch
For the ultimate travel experience, future travelers will tap into both
high-tech options and high-touch human service.
School Spending May Be Starting Later
With closets well-stocked with last year’s school supplies, back-to-school shoppers aren’t in a hurry to fill their baskets in August.
Single in the City Can Cost Big Bucks
That carefree single life may carry some financial hitches, depending on where you live.
Roadside Trouble Sparks Anxiety
Energy bars? Check. Hand sanitizer? Check. Anxiety, anger, helplessness? Check again. When a car breaks down, most drivers experience a range of unpleasant feelings.
Where First Homes Are Flourishing
A stronger economy means many would-be homeowners are thinking seriously of buying that first home. Which states have the most first-time homebuyers?
What Makes a Best Place to Work
Better benefits, company culture and work-life balance are the ingredients of the Best Places to Work.
Employees Do the Darnedest Things
Do actual work… at work? Some workers will do just about anything, apparently, to avoid working while on the clock.
Cities with the Most Hours in a Work Week
Who puts in the longest hours? Who has the
longest commute? New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer says in a survey that
it’s New York.
3D Prosthetics? Yes! But Hold the 3D Steak
More people would rather use a prosthetic limb (77%) than eat a piece of food (23%) if both were both produced on a 3D printer, a survey finds.
Sit, Heel, Type on Take-Your-Dog-to-Work Day
You may have some unusual colleagues in the office on
Friday, June 26: the 17th annual Take Your Dog to Work Day.
A Good Manager Is Hard to Find
Only one person in 10 has the rare talent that makes a great manager, a Gallup poll says.