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Top brands are getting more engagement on Threads than on identical posts for Twitter: report

  By Michael Grothaus July 14, 2023 Though Threads has existed for barely a week, the new social media platform is by some measures already a resounding success for Meta. Within five days, Threads garnered 100 million users—the fastest-growing user base in history. But Threads also seems to be a win for brands, at least … Continue reading Top brands are getting more engagement on Threads than on identical posts for Twitter: report

2023’s summer of strikes is scoring wins for workers—and its just getting started

  By Kim Kelly June 15, 2023 Last week, an upstart digital publication called Business Outsider nabbed its first big White House scoop. Reporter Bryan Metzger didn’t have to lurk around the Rose Garden or muscle his way into a briefing room to get the story, though, because he and his coworkers—and a Biden administration … Continue reading 2023’s summer of strikes is scoring wins for workers—and its just getting started

U.S. entrepreneurship is increasing—and getting more diverse

  By Jared Lindzon May 08, 2023 New technologies, economic uncertainty, and a desire for greater flexibility are pushing more Americans into self-employment, especially those that have historically faced greater barriers to starting a business. According to a recent study conducted by software company Gusto, there were 5 million new businesses created in the U.S … Continue reading U.S. entrepreneurship is increasing—and getting more diverse

IRS tax day 2023: Getting laid off can affect your return in surprising ways, H&R Block expert warns

  By Christopher Zara April 14, 2023   Dealing with a job loss is stressful enough, but for countless Americans who were laid off in 2022, this coming week could bring them the added headache of being in unfamiliar tax situations when their returns are due.   This is especially true for people who work … Continue reading IRS tax day 2023: Getting laid off can affect your return in surprising ways, H&R Block expert warns

Starbucks’s new CEO is getting experience as a barista. What if more bosses did that?

  By Sarah Bregel March 24, 2023 Laxman Narasimhan, the incoming chief executive of Starbucks Corporation, just did something that might make you feel a little better about your $9 latte habit.   In an email to employees, he vowed to work in the cafes, making drinks and ringing up orders. “To keep us close … Continue reading Starbucks’s new CEO is getting experience as a barista. What if more bosses did that?