Stealth sackings: why do employers fire staff for minor misdemeanours

Stealth sackings: why do employers fire staff for minor misdemeanours?

Hard line on conduct could prevent bigger lapses but may prompt claims of disguised cost savings

Business - Financial Times - 16 hours ago

US employers seek to defuse election conflict with warnings to staff

Business leaders have told employees to remain civil to avoid ‘war of words’ in office

World - Financial Times - November 5

Employers eye staff pension schemes to cut national insurance bills

More companies intend to use salary sacrifice arrangements to offset Budget tax rises

World - Financial Times - November 8

Election fact check: Minor voting glitches do not indicate widespread fraud

When Americans vote Tuesday, some may encounter small issues like equipment malfunctions -- but experts stress that minor glitches don't indicate widespread voter fraud.

EY fires staff who took multiple online training courses at once

Accounting firm says multitasking violated US policy but some describe dismissals as overreaction

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Why do dogs lick you? Expert explains

A dog's lick often represents affection, but there's also another reason behind the kiss that goes back to their ancestors.

Why do we have the Electoral College?

When people cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, their votes translate into Electoral College representation. Many wonder why the system still exists, and if it should.

Why poppies are worn for Remembrance Day

The poppy has been synonymous with marking Remembrance since a few years after World War One.

EY and Meta Fired Workers for Stretching the Rules: What Would You Do?

EY employees watched multiple training videos at once. Meta employees used meal vouchers for non-food items. Here’s how employers should evaluate breaches like these, one expert says.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Ex-Raiders HC Norv Turner comes out of retirement to join son on offensive staff after several firings

It will be a family affair in Vegas

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Maxx Crosby, other Raiders express concerns with staff in open-floor meeting after firings, latest loss

The Raiders fired three offensive coaches Sunday amid a five-game skid

Sports - CBS Sports - November 9

Bears' Matt Eberflus said he heard fans calling for his firing, will examine his staff after loss to Patriots

Chicago fell to 4-5 in embarrassing fashion on Sunday

Sports - CBS Sports - November 10

Best Employers: Asia-Pacific

Which companies do people most like working for in Asia-Pacific? The FT and Statista surveyed 50,000 employees to find out. Plus: long hours in Japan; caste and corporate India; China’s robot ...

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Why Do Mental Health Conditions Lead to More Severe Covid?

People with psychiatric conditions are more likely to be hospitalized or die of the virus. Scientists have ideas about why that might be the case.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

What tariffs do and why economists don't like them

“The most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff,” former President Donald Trump told the Economic Club of Chicago last week.

Why bond yields are rising and what stock investors should do about that

Bond traders are at it again, pushing Treasury yields higher and signaling the Fed was too heavy-handed when it cut rates last month.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Why do people queue up outside luxury stores?

For brands, controlling footfall improves security, creates an air of exclusivity and weeds out casual shoppers

World - Financial Times - October 29

Ghost jobs: why do 40% of companies advertise positions that don’t exist?

A survey has revealed that the practice is widespread, with many companies going as far as fake-interviewing too. Name: Ghost jobs.. Age: Old, but increasingly common. Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Inflation Is Basically Back to Normal. Why Do Voters Still Feel Blah?

Consumers still give the economy poor marks, though the job market is strong and price increases have faded for months.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Nobody Likes Doing Expense Reports. Why Isn’t It Easier?

We hate them. The companies that build expense management software know that we hate them. They would like things to be different.

Business - The New York Times - November 3

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Why do TV networks call a winner in the US?

Happy US election eve!

Why on earth do the rich keep bankrolling Prince Andrew? | Gaby Hinsliff

Despite his fall from grace, the royal always seems to find a pal to pay his way. In a world awash with murky interests, it is rather important that we find out why. It is a truth universally ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Why do we cry? An expert explains the science behind it.

Why do we cry? There's actually some good reasons for it — and an explanation for why shedding some tears can make us feel better.

Why Do People Cry? Here’s What We Know.

We’re the only species that sheds emotional tears, but much about them remains an enigma.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Why do workers still yearn for a traditional pension over a 401(k)?

A closer look at the Boeing negotiations

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

‘Do not pet’: Why are robot dogs patrolling Mar-A-Lago?

Robotic dogs are helping law enforcement protect President-elect Donald Trump at his Florida residence.

Why do they flock to Turkey Trots? Runners count the reasons

Turkey Trots have become an enduring Thanksgiving tradition for many experienced runners and novices alike

Health - ABC News - 4 hours ago

Why do they flock to Turkey Trots? Runners count the reasons

Turkey Trots have become an enduring Thanksgiving tradition for many experienced runners and novices alike

Sports - ABC News - 4 hours ago

Why women CEOs are 45% more likely to get fired than men

CVS’s Karen Lynch was just ousted. A look at the state of women CEOs today.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

‘Some airline passengers are gross’: I don’t understand why they cheat to board early. Why do they act like savages?

American Airlines is targeting “gate lice” with technology that sets off an alarm when a passenger tries to skip their group number.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Netanyahu sacks defense minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, an Israeli official confirmed to The Hill. Netanyahu and Gallant have clashed publicly over the course of the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Chancellor set to hike employers' National Insurance to raise £20bn

Rachel Reeves is also expected to lower the threshold for when employers start paying the tax, in next week's Budget.

Working people will pay the price of higher taxes for employers

Increasing the burden on companies may not affect workers’ payslips today, but it won’t be long

World - Financial Times - October 30

Employers Added Just 12,000 Jobs in October—but There’s a Catch

Storms and strikes are complicating the true picture of the labor market, economists say. Nonetheless, there’s still evidence of a gradual cooling.

Business - Inc. - November 1

How do you stop him? Why 'spectacular' Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is 22-1 vs. NFC

When Baltimore plays at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night, the quarterback will bring a flair for unpredictability and an aura of dominance.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Here’s a surprising reason most boomers are worried about moving to a senior residence

A new survey points to the importance of quality meals as a key driver to win over older adults.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

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