The move by some influential companies has raised concerns about work-life balance in a country where long hours at the office are common.
Category: Labor and Jobs
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Will A.I. Kill Meaningless Jobs?
And is that so bad?
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So, Human Resources Is Making You Miserable?
Get in line behind the H.R. managers themselves, who say that since the pandemic, the job has become an exasperating ordeal. “People hate us,” one said.
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JD Vance Pioneered ‘New Right’ Economics. Trump May Not Embrace It.
The vice-presidential nominee favors economic policies that help advance a socially conservative vision of American society — and that sometimes clash with Trump’s own plans.
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Stocks Drop as Jobs Report Shakes Market
A weaker-than-expected jobs report added to investors’ worries about the economy. Stocks fell sharply, and Treasury yields declined in expectation of a Federal Reserve rate cut.
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July Jobs Report: What to Know
Job gains are lately being driven by the government, health care and assistance sectors, potentially masking broadly weaker hiring.
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Productivity Surges 2.3%, Beating Forecasts
Output was up sharply in the second quarter, with the rise in goods produced far exceeding the increase in hours worked.
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Michigan Supreme Court Ruling to Raise Minimum Wage in the State
The ruling, raising the minimum wage and phasing out a lower wage for tipped workers, said legislators had acted improperly in dodging a referendum.
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Seeking Your First Job After College? Share Your Story.
The New York Times wants to hear from recent college graduates, other young job seekers and hiring managers about this year’s job market.
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What to Watch as the Fed Meets on Wednesday
The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged but could set up for a cut later this year.
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Amazon Union Dissident Wins Election as President
The Amazon Labor Union has been divided over strategy and governance issues after winning a representation vote at a Staten Island warehouse in 2022.