Category: benefits

Worker Shortages Drive Companies to Boost Benefits Amid Holiday Hires

Companies are struggling to hire seasonal workers as they head into the busy holiday season during one of the tightest labor markets in U.S. history. During the last four weeks, the number of part-time jobs has increased by 31.4 percent, according to data from global job search engine Adzuna. The rise coincides with the National Retail…


John Deere Workers Extending Strike After Second Contract Rejection

Approximately 10,100 members of the United Auto Workers will extend their strike into a third week after rank-and-file union members of farm and construction equipment maker, John Deere, voted down Tuesday what the company called its best and final proposal. The second proposal included an $8,500 ratification bonus, a 10 percent pay increment, 30 percent…


John Deere Workers Extending Strike After 2nd Contract Rejection

Approximately 10,100 members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) will extend their strike into a third week after rank-and-file union members of farm and construction equipment maker John Deere on Nov. 2 voted down what the company called its best and final proposal. The second proposal included an $8,500 ratification bonus, a 10 percent pay…


Deere Workers Extend Strike After Rejecting 2nd Contract Offer

Approximately 10,100 members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) will extend their strike into a third week after rank-and-file union members of farm and construction equipment maker Deere & Co. on Nov. 2 voted down what the company called its best and final proposal. The second proposal included an $8,500 ratification bonus, a 10 percent…


Inflation Trade? Nestle Reaps Benefits From Higher Prices

ZURICH—Nestle raised its full-year sales target on Wednesday after the world’s largest food group reaped the benefits of price hikes on its products ranging from pet food to bottled water with a forecast-beating third quarter. The Switzerland-based firm, whose shares rose more than 3 percent, has moved ahead of other consumer companies in passing on…


Credit Suisse Extends Time-Off Benefits for Swiss Staff

ZURICH—Credit Suisse will extend time off for childcare and holidays and will let senior managers take sabbaticals under new rules for Swiss staff to take effect next year, Switzerland’s second-biggest bank said on Monday. “Helping parents with childcare and encouraging staff to regularly take time off to rest are a priority for Credit Suisse,” it…


Google Says It Offers More Than $10 Billion in Consumer Benefits in South Korea

SEOUL—Alphabet Inc.’s Google said on Wednesday its presence in South Korea equates to nearly 12 trillion won ($10.16 billion) in economic benefits for its users, as the U.S. tech giant faces increased scrutiny from regulators and politicians. Google’s announcement came a day after South Korea’s antitrust agency fined Google 207 billion won for blocking customised…


The Benefits of Using a Proposed Timeline

Many freelancers have to enter into contracts with their clients. A basic agreement can be made explaining the work that will be done as well as payment terms and other important details. The Benefits of Using a Proposed Timeline While it’s best to meet with a lawyer, the following shows the advantages of working with…


Hiking Workouts Are Good for the Body and Great for the Mind

Before COVID-19, the popularity of hiking was on a downward slope among both adults and children. But its popularity has climbed during the pandemic, as more people take to the trails. Hiking is a great way to experience nature and offers those who do it several physical and mental health benefits. Hiking differs in many…


WEP and GPO: A Brief Explainer of Complicated Laws

Because of the high volume of emails I get from the small minority of government employees who don’t even pay into Social Security, I guess it’s time for me to trot out my old WEP and GPO column. (I’ll explain what those abbreviations stand for in a minute.) Who are these folks? They are primarily…