So many workers live paycheck to paycheck, and this has led to the proliferation of payday loans. Unfortunately, these high-interest loans are a terrible burden on workers.
A new startup called Immediate wants workers to be able to get access to their wages before payday if they have an immediate need such as an emergency bill. The difference is that Immediate will charge a small flat fee instead of a high-interest loan, providing an important service to workers.
UBS Bank is offering its employees two hours of personal time per week as discussed in this video, provided you find someone to cover for you. It seems like a logical benefit, particularly in jobs where job time is watched closely.
We’ve been hearing this for years, but Americans are working more these days, and many are taking fewer vacations days. This trend is disturbing as regular rest is critical for a work-life balance.
There are several issues to consider. In many cases, Americans are getting fewer vacation days as part of their benefits package.
In other cases, however, many Americans don’t take all the the vacation they have available. With career pressures and recent job market challenges, this is understandable. Workers are concerned about job security, and taking less vacation time is one way to make yourself seemingly more valuable to your employer.
But over the long term this can hurt your productivity. Getting away and recharging yourself is critical. Not just for enjoyment, but also to make you more productive.
So grab your bathing suit and get out to the beach, or frankly anywhere else you and your friends/family may enjoy.
What makes it so great? The Internet juggernaut takes the Best Companies crown for the fourth time, and not just for the 100,000 hours of free massages it doled out in 2012. New this year are three wellness centers and a seven-acre sports complex, which includes a roller hockey rink; courts for basketball, bocce, and shuffle ball; and horseshoe pits.
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Should these benefits like messages be taxed? I don’t think so.
