US workplaces implement unconventional recruitment methods as they try to find the best hires
To find the right candidates for their job openings, some recruiters and business owners are using unconventional methods such as social media outreach, texting, emailing and more.
Family health insurance through work now costs $24,000 a year
Premiums for employer-based health insurance have jumped to an average of $24,000 annually, up 7% from last year according to a new survey. Workers pay around $6,500 of that.
JCPenney, Target, Amazon lead holiday hiring spree: Here’s the full list
Major retailers already started gearing up for the holiday season by announcing hiring plans. The companies are trying to ensure there is a robust workforce to handle the rush.
Universal Studios Orlando Halloween Horror Nights: How show directors put the event together
FOX Business spoke to 4 show directors at Universal Studios Orlando in Florida — who shared how they got their jobs and what it takes to build haunted houses for a living.
Demand for human writers growing despite the rise of generative AI: report
A new report from Freelancer.com found that postings for writing jobs were up 20% or more in the last quarter despite the broader availability of generative AI tools.
Employees consider wellness programs at work critical for job choice, report says: 'Rethink a future'
A report from Mindspace found that wellness-enhance offerings in the workplace aren't just good for employee health but can boost workers' motivation and sustain productivity.
MBA job offers in short supply as tech, finance, consulting dial back recruiting
During the fall, M.B.A. candidates normally lock in jobs for postgraduation the following spring, but that is happening less this year, students and career-guidance offices say.
Microsoft's LinkedIn laying off nearly 700 workers
Microsoft’s subsidiary social media platform LinkedIn said it was reducing around 668 jobs in the engineering, product, talent and finance teams.
Brain-boosting snacks at work: 5 healthy choices that nutritionists recommend
During the workday, nutritionists reveal the snack choices that help keep our brains sharp and provide a balance of nutrients — here are five wise food choices for on-the-job snacking.
Rite Aid files for bankruptcy, appoints new leadership in financial restructuring initiative
Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and appointed Jeffrey Stein as its new CEO and CRO as part of a major financial restructuring effort.
AI threatens blue-collar jobs, too
Generative AI tools have been seen as a significant threat to many white-collar jobs for the past year, but blue-collar workers in manufacturing are at risk, too.
New viral work trend 'monk mode' has workers focusing on one task at a time to boost productivity
To achieve more productivity in the workplace, the "monk mode" term has been trending on TikTok as people discuss removing all digital distraction and share tips and advice.
Women in the workforce are making a lot of money: Tomi Lahren
'Tomi Lahren is Fearless' host Tomi Lahren discusses whether the workforce is treating women fairly and why millennials are delaying getting married on 'Making Money.'
3 cover letter mistakes that could be hurting your job hunting efforts
While resumes are the most important career credential when applying for a job, recruiters and hiring managers also strongly consider your cover letter. Here are errors you might be making.
The real reasons for the workplace gender wage gap
IWF Vice President for Policy Hadley Heath Manning discusses the factors that contribute to the wage gap between men and women on 'Making Money.'
Walgreens pharmacists walk out over working conditions
Walgreens pharmacists say they're walking off the job in retaliation for challenging working conditions, especially at the height of the busy cold and flu season.
General Motors reaches tentative agreement with Canadian union, ending strike
General Motors and Unifor, a Canadian union, reached a tentative agreement hours after 4,300 workers went on strike on Tuesday at three GM facilities in Canada.
Get paid to drink Pumpkin Spice Lattes, watch 'Gilmore Girls' and lounge in comfy clothes: Here's how
A lucky job applicant will be paid $500 to watch fall-inspired shows, drink pumpkin lattes, sit on the couch and wear comfortable clothes. See how to grab the gig!
Kaiser Permanente union coalition warns of potential second strike
A coalition of unions representing some 75,000 Kaiser Permanente employees is threatening to strike again in November following a massive three-day strike last week.
FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried's ex-Caroline Ellison to take stand
The collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's cryptocurrency exchange FTX has led to an increased focus on the role played by Alameda Research and its CEO Caroline Ellison, also SBF's former gal pal, in the firm's implosion.