4-day workweek boosts employee happiness while preserving productivity, major trial finds

4-day workweek boosts employee happiness while preserving productivity, major trial finds

The six-month trial, billed as the world’s largest of its kind, included 61 U.K. companies that committed to a 20% reduction in working hours for all staff — with no drop in wages.

The six-month trial, billed as the world’s largest of its kind, included 61 U.K. companies that committed to a 20% reduction in working hours for all staff — with no drop in wages.

Disney workers rebel against return to office mandate

Disney workers rebel against return to office mandate

Over 2,000 Disney employees have signed a petition addressed to CEO Bob Iger pushing him to walk back plans for a return to in-person work.

Over 2,000 Disney employees have signed a petition addressed to CEO Bob Iger pushing him to walk back plans for a return to in-person work.

Barstool Sports fully acquired by Penn Entertainment

Barstool Sports fully acquired by Penn Entertainment

Penn Entertainment Inc. paid about $388 million for the remaining stake in Barstool, which was first founded in 2003 by Dave Portnoy as a free sports and gambling newspaper.

Penn Entertainment Inc. paid about $388 million for the remaining stake in Barstool, which was first founded in 2003 by Dave Portnoy as a free sports and gambling newspaper.

Mars Wrigley fined by OSHA after workers fell into vat of chocolate

Mars Wrigley fined by OSHA after workers fell into vat of chocolate

Officials said two workers fell into the partially filled chocolate tank as they were conducting maintenance work and had to be freed by emergency responders.

Officials said two workers fell into the partially filled chocolate tank as they were conducting maintenance work and had to be freed by emergency responders.

Is the U.S. ready for a four-day work week?

Is the U.S. ready for a four-day work week?

New research shows a large majority of managers support a four-day system.

New research shows a large majority of managers support a four-day system.

'All-natural' Simply Tropical juice has high levels of toxic 'forever chemicals,' lawsuit alleges

'All-natural' Simply Tropical juice has high levels of toxic 'forever chemicals,' lawsuit alleges

The class-action lawsuit alleges that the presence of PFAS is “entirely inconsistent” with Coca-Cola and the Simply Orange Juice Company’s “all-natural ingredients” with “nothing to hide” marketing.

The class-action lawsuit alleges that the presence of PFAS is “entirely inconsistent” with Coca-Cola and the Simply Orange Juice Company’s “all-natural ingredients” with “nothing to hide” marketing.

PagerDuty CEO apologizes for quoting Martin Luther King Jr. in layoff email to staff

PagerDuty CEO apologizes for quoting Martin Luther King Jr. in layoff email to staff

CEO Jennifer Tejada said using the quote from the late civil rights leader in an email announcing that PagerDuty was letting go of 7% of its workforce was “inappropriate and insensitive.”

CEO Jennifer Tejada said using the quote from the late civil rights leader in an email announcing that PagerDuty was letting go of 7% of its workforce was “inappropriate and insensitive.”

Amazon Prime ends free grocery delivery on orders under $150

Amazon Prime ends free grocery delivery on orders under $150

Currently, the company offers members free grocery deliveries on orders above $35, with the exception of New York, where it’s $50.

Currently, the company offers members free grocery deliveries on orders above $35, with the exception of New York, where it’s $50.

Bed Bath & Beyond can't pay creditors, bankruptcy looms

Bed Bath & Beyond can't pay creditors, bankruptcy looms

Bed Bath & Beyond said it can't pay debt that suddenly came due when credit administrator JPMorgan slapped the company with a notice of default and acceleration of payment. 

Bed Bath & Beyond said it can't pay debt that suddenly came due when credit administrator JPMorgan slapped the company with a notice of default and acceleration of payment. 

Best place to retire? This state just beat Florida, according to a new study

Best place to retire? This state just beat Florida, according to a new study

WalletHub compared the 50 states across 47 key indicators of retirement-friendliness including affordability, health-related factors and overall quality of life.

WalletHub compared the 50 states across 47 key indicators of retirement-friendliness including affordability, health-related factors and overall quality of life.

Is tipping getting out of control? Most consumers say yes

Is tipping getting out of control? Most consumers say yes

As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.

As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.