The state’s chamber of commerce claims that the law, which also includes paid sick leave, violates a constitutional requirement. BY Associated Press Missouri business groups announced Monday that they have filed a lawsuit to try to stop a voter-approved law that will raise the state’s minimum wage and require employers to give workers paid sick leave. … Continue reading Why Missouri businesses are suing to block a raise on minimum wage and paid sick leave
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Advertisers, Creators Raise Performance Across YouTube, Reddit
Advertisers, Creators Raise Performance Across YouTube, Reddit by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, November 14, 2024 Appealing to users who want something new to engage with across social, search and connected TV has become a challenge, but not when taking the approach of thinking like a “human first and then a brand.” Here are some … Continue reading Advertisers, Creators Raise Performance Across YouTube, Reddit
Forget the paycheck, employees really want a raise in emotional salary
By Hannah Yardley March 12, 2024 Compensation has surpassed career growth as the number-one reason employees will job hunt in 2024, and the unsettling economy is likely to blame. The reality is that costs are rising, salaries are plateauing, employees are struggling, and, in turn, two-thirds have one foot out the door.?? While this … Continue reading Forget the paycheck, employees really want a raise in emotional salary
Elon Musk’s xAI wants to raise $1 billion. But can his AI company stand out?
By Chris Stokel-Walker December 06, 2023 Investor interest in generative AI startups remains high, with more than $21 billion plowed into companies in the first nine months of this year, according to Pitchbook. And xAI, the AI company founded by Elon Musk, wants to add significantly to that total. xAI aims to raise up … Continue reading Elon Musk’s xAI wants to raise $1 billion. But can his AI company stand out?
OpenAI looks to expand Microsoft partnership, raise funding
OpenAI looks to expand Microsoft partnership, raise funding Radek Zielinski / Nov 13, 2023 OpenAI, the maker of the popular chatbot ChatGPT, is seeking to expand its partnership with Microsoft and raise additional capital from the tech giant and other investors, according to CEO Sam Altman. In an interview with the Financial Times published … Continue reading OpenAI looks to expand Microsoft partnership, raise funding
Here’s why people don’t ask for a raise, even when they actually deserve more money
By Shalene Gupta November 06, 2023 start run grow Ask and you shall receive—but what about those of us who dread asking? B2B Reviews, a platform that collects reviews for business-to-business companies, surveyed 1,000 employees in America to understand how they felt about asking for raises. If you’re afraid of asking for a raise, … Continue reading Here’s why people don’t ask for a raise, even when they actually deserve more money
Amazon ‘Project Nessie’ Tested How Much It Could Raise Prices
Amazon ‘Project Nessie’ Tested How Much It Could Raise Prices by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, October 4, 2023 Highly redacted portions of the Federal Trade Commission’s monopoly lawsuit against Amazon refer to a project called “Nessie” that allowed the company to test how much it could raise prices in a way competitors would follow. … Continue reading Amazon ‘Project Nessie’ Tested How Much It Could Raise Prices
Labor Day poll: Here’s how long it’s been since the average worker has gotten a pay raise
By Sarah Bregel September 01, 2023 Labor Day—the holiday celebrating the American worker—is just around the corner. But while employees may be happy about hot dogs, brewskis, and the federally mandated day off, chances are, they aren’t happy about their pay. According to a new poll of nearly 2,000 adults by the market research … Continue reading Labor Day poll: Here’s how long it’s been since the average worker has gotten a pay raise
Here’s why you may not get a raise this year just because of inflation
By Shalene Gupta August 01, 2022 With inflation at a record high of 9.1%, employees are desperate for raises. Technically, this should be doable. Corporate profits are up 8.7% from the start of the year, and they’re projected to grow 10.6%, according to data from Bloomberg. But don’t hold your breath for a raise—that is, … Continue reading Here’s why you may not get a raise this year just because of inflation
Now is the time ask for a pay raise. Here’s how to do it well
By Rena Nigam February 11, 2022 Whether you’re planning to return to the workforce, switch industries or functions, pursue a leadership role, seek out more money, or find a job that better fits your lifestyle, this is your year. If asking for a raise or seeking out a higher-paying job has been on … Continue reading Now is the time ask for a pay raise. Here’s how to do it well