Car crash deaths spike higher, report reveals
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in August that traffic deaths have spiked 7.2 percent, the largest single increase since 1966. In…
Month: November 2016
Economist argues for a cashless society
Crime thrives on cash. It’s portable, secret, and everyone accepts it. In every big drug bust, there is a wad of bills. In fact, carrying a lot of cash is…
Cable prices rise; cord cutting is a trend
Cable prices are rising, and cord cutting is real, according to a survey by Leichtman Research Group. The average monthly cable bill is now up to $103.10,…
Insurer to subsidize Apple Watches
Aetna has announced it will subsidize Apple Watches for large employers and some individuals during open enrollment season. The insurers would combine the…
Negative interest rates
If you think interest on savings accounts and CDs is low now, just wait until the Federal Reserve Bank rates go negative. At that point, it might cost you…
Telecommuting: It’s common
Telecommuting: It’s common In 1996, just 20 percent of employers offered telecommuting. In 2016, that number has soared to 60 percent, according to the…
National Cliche Day Heard in the workplace and everywhere else
Scene: Viking leader, standing before gathered warriors wielding swords. “Going forward, this is how it will be.” Business cliches are so part of the…
Soft skills rank high in the workplace
To succeed in the modern workplace, it’s not enough to have technical skills. In a highly competitive job market, employers are looking for “soft skills”…
Speed culture: When emergencies destroy productivity
Boss needs that finished by 2 p.m. You give an emergency call to Joe; he’ll know offhand that important statistic you need. Joe has a 3 p.m. deadline. He…