Gun sales have soared in recent months, coinciding with the beginning of the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protests that began in June.
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New research shows so-called ‘restrained eaters’ prefer larger portions of lighter foods.
The Postal Service plays a critical role in the supply chains of small businesses and in keeping rural America connected. There’s no reason it can’t continue to do so despite its financial woes.
Unionization is at a record low in part thanks to the tactics these firms use on behalf of companies and other organizations.
A nonprofit law expert explains the federal case against the former Trump adviser.
Millennials and Gen Z overwhelmingly support the movement, and consumer brands are well aware of their growing spending power.
Stress and physical conditions make essential work unsafe, especially for Black and Latino employees.
The economic status of Black Americans hasn’t changed since the Fed was handed its mandate in 1977. Could targeting Black unemployment, encouraging credit and reporting discrepancies narrow the gap?
Recent anti-racism protests have spurred dozens of companies to vow to diversify their workforces, yet big tech’s efforts to do so since 2014 show promises aren’t enough to overcome the real problem.
Buy, buy, buy was a social directive after WWII.
Tipped workers have been struggling since before COVID-19, and the pandemic isn’t making it better.
Congress is spending trillions of dollars trying to rescue the US economy and support workers and businesses. Can America afford it? ‘No sweat,’ according to modern monetary theory.
NRA executives allegedly benefited personally from the improper use of its funds.
There are a variety of ways job seekers could use artificial intelligence to give them an edge in a very tough environment.
The $600 federal jobless benefit may be generous, but that doesn’t mean is isn’t what workers and the US economy need.
Step aside, Pablo Escobar. New research shows it was poor farmers who helped turn Colombia into the world’s largest drug producer when they started growing and exporting pot in the 1970s.
The earned income tax credit lifts around 6 million of the working poor out of poverty every year, but with the economy hammered by COVID-19, many might not get the benefit they need.
By not attaching any strings to the money, championing representation and generally taking care to respect nonprofit leaders, she’s following five best practices.
Millions of Americans may be at risk of losing their homes in coming months as eviction moratoriums expire and courts resume a process that heavily favors landlords.
Equity-based awards can form a large part of an employee’s overall pay. A new report shines a light on how women are being left behind when it comes to stocks and options.
As the government considers antitrust action against big US technology companies, a global business scholar identifies four myths that need busting first.
A PR veteran explains four key takeaways from a survey of communicators and activists taken earlier this year and what they mean for today’s anti-racism protests.
The post-pandemic office will be a lot more flexible but still will be necessary to help build relationships among colleagues, according to three scholars.
A new survey found that dealing with emotional customers over issues such as wearing a mask is taking an increasing toll.
Working from home has become the new norm for many during the pandemic. But it’s an opportunity that divides along racial and economic lines – and isn’t as beneficial to the environment as many believe.