Respirators save lives, but some people can’t wear them
Some jobs require a half- or full-face respirator to mediate against dust, vapors or deadly fumes. Manufacturing settings can often expose workers to…
Month: November 2017
Now you can pay with gold
Gold is one of the world’s oldest currencies, and according to the World Gold Council, gold coins were first used around 550 BC as a way to purchase goods…
Employee stock purchase plans can be profitable
Many companies across the world include an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) as one of their employee benefits, but not everyone knows exactly how they…
Annoying chip readers
Swiping a credit card just seems so much more efficient than sticking the card into a terminal and waiting. And waiting. But the chip cards are actually…
Drinking water can save money
Sodas, teas and juices cost Americans a lot of money compared to getting by on plain old water. According to Statista, a full 28 percent of people in the…
Finding and using a small-business mentor
As a small-business owner, learning how to create and manage a successful business can be an overwhelming task. One way to help mitigate those challenges…
Shopping malls selling more fun
Arcades once brought foot traffic into malls and entertainment is, once again, becoming important in retailing. Alongside movie theaters, malls are…
Malls embrace pop-up stores, local flair
It is no secret that the American mall is facing a crisis. Rising competition from online retailers has put pressure on the stores that typically set up…
Younger workers think work flexibility is a right
Millennials and college students don’t expect to go to work at a desk and stay there. Surveys abound as to younger workers’ beliefs in their workplace…
Pros and Cons of shorter work weeks
Companies have been experimenting with shorter work days for at least a decade and, despite announcements that the 40-hour week is dead, there have been…