4-day workweek boosts employee happiness while preserving productivity, major trial finds

4-day workweek boosts employee happiness while preserving productivity, major trial finds

The six-month trial, billed as the world’s largest of its kind, included 61 U.K. companies that committed to a 20% reduction in working hours for all staff — with no drop in wages.

The six-month trial, billed as the world’s largest of its kind, included 61 U.K. companies that committed to a 20% reduction in working hours for all staff — with no drop in wages.

Home Depot says it will raise pay for workers in US and Canada

Home Depot says it will raise pay for workers in US and Canada

The home improvement chain said every hourly employee will get a raise starting this month. The move follows pay raises by other big retailers like Walmart and Target.

The home improvement chain said every hourly employee will get a raise starting this month. The move follows pay raises by other big retailers like Walmart and Target.

Disney workers rebel against return to office mandate

Disney workers rebel against return to office mandate

Over 2,000 Disney employees have signed a petition addressed to CEO Bob Iger pushing him to walk back plans for a return to in-person work.

Over 2,000 Disney employees have signed a petition addressed to CEO Bob Iger pushing him to walk back plans for a return to in-person work.

Barstool Sports fully acquired by Penn Entertainment

Barstool Sports fully acquired by Penn Entertainment

Penn Entertainment Inc. paid about $388 million for the remaining stake in Barstool, which was first founded in 2003 by Dave Portnoy as a free sports and gambling newspaper.

Penn Entertainment Inc. paid about $388 million for the remaining stake in Barstool, which was first founded in 2003 by Dave Portnoy as a free sports and gambling newspaper.

Mortgage rates increase following January inflation data: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates increase following January inflation data: Freddie Mac

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.32% over the past week, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Here's how to keep your rate low.

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.32% over the past week, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Here's how to keep your rate low.

How to get pre-approved for a mortgage in 2023

How to get pre-approved for a mortgage in 2023

A homebuyer mortgage pre-approval letter a states you'll likely be approved for a mortgage loan up to a certain amount. Here’s how to navigate the pre-approval process.

A homebuyer mortgage pre-approval letter a states you'll likely be approved for a mortgage loan up to a certain amount. Here’s how to navigate the pre-approval process.

Consumers value transparency, trust in car-buying experience: report

Consumers value transparency, trust in car-buying experience: report

Consumers said they valued trust in their car dealers and transparency of pricing and inventory in the car-buying process, a Capital One report says.

Consumers said they valued trust in their car dealers and transparency of pricing and inventory in the car-buying process, a Capital One report says.

Subway says it's considering selling

Subway says it's considering selling

It was reported in January that Subway was exploring a sale.

It was reported in January that Subway was exploring a sale.

What is peer-to-peer lending: What to know

What is peer-to-peer lending: What to know

Peer-to-peer lending (P2P) involves borrowing funds from an individual investor rather than a traditional lender. Here’s what to know.

Peer-to-peer lending (P2P) involves borrowing funds from an individual investor rather than a traditional lender. Here’s what to know.

Retirees lost 10 percent of their savings in 2022, survey says

Retirees lost 10 percent of their savings in 2022, survey says

Inflation and market volatility has had a significant impact on retirees' savings, research shows. Here’s what you need to know.

Inflation and market volatility has had a significant impact on retirees' savings, research shows. Here’s what you need to know.

Mars Wrigley fined by OSHA after workers fell into vat of chocolate

Mars Wrigley fined by OSHA after workers fell into vat of chocolate

Officials said two workers fell into the partially filled chocolate tank as they were conducting maintenance work and had to be freed by emergency responders.

Officials said two workers fell into the partially filled chocolate tank as they were conducting maintenance work and had to be freed by emergency responders.