Research shows job seekers really do care about a CEO’s ethics and values
New research has found that CEO ethics are more important to young job seekers than corporate social responsibility acts.
No shortcut to success except hard work, dedication and commitment, Snowdan tells Dayak businessmen
KUCHING (Dec 11): There is no shortcut to success except hard work, dedication and commitment, asserted Datuk Snowdan Lawan. The Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts believed that Dayak businessmen who ventured into the business world could create success stories.
Canadians worry about quality of health care, have little faith it will improve: poll
OTTAWA - Most Canadians don't think the quality of health care in their province is likely to improve, a new survey suggests, despite new federal health accords with several provinces designed to quell the health-care crisis unfolding across Canada.The poll by Leger comes nearly a year after the federal government offered a $196-billion health accord to the provinces to increase health funding and address a growing shortage of health-care workers.Doctors, nurses and other health-care professionals have warned for years about a dangerous lack of health workers, leading to understaffed emergency rooms and a lack of primary care that is felt across the entire health system.The survey found Canadians are feeling the impact, as 70 per cent of respondents say they worry they won't be able to get good quality medical care if they or a family member need it.So far, Alberta, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and the Northwest Territories have signed one-on-one deals with the federal government to increase…
COMMENTARY: Independent physician practices are disappearing, and that’s bad for patients
Policymakers must ensure that our health care system does not discriminate against independent practices — and unwittingly put them out of business.
DWP issues important Christmas and New Year reminder to anyone who claims benefits
Some benefit claimants will be paid early in the coming weeks
Research finds Americans supportive but misinformed about fusion energy's promise
Research led by Hank Jenkins-Smith, Ph.D., director of the Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis at the University of Oklahoma, explores American adults' perceptions of fusion energy. This ...
Grant Robertson says time Nicola Willis stopped 'baseless attacks', reveals what she 'actually plans to do'
"I think we need a lot less of the hyperbole from Nicola Willis and a lot more of what she actually plans to do."
Consumers’ bad feelings about a good economy shouldn’t be ignored, Boston Fed president says
In a conversation with MarketWatch, Susan Collins said she is wary of a negative self-fulfilling prophecy among pessimistic Americans.
Comment: Lower income folks no longer among most generous
That’s understandable as they fight to stay above water, but things must change to help them.
Green jobs to lift more Pinoys out of poverty–NAPC chief
Better local government unit (LGU) coordination and increasing the number of green jobs will greatly help in lifting more people out of poverty, according to the National Anti Poverty Commission (NAPC).  Citing their initial inventory of existing Local Poverty Reduction Action Plan, NAPC Secretary Lope B. Santos III disclosed they were able…
Social Security rule for beneficiaries who keep working is ‘poorly understood,’ report finds
The Social Security retirement earnings test may reduce benefits for people who claim early. Here's what to know if you're still working.
Leadership style may indirectly affect how employees speak up about food safety
Proper food safety procedures prevent foodborne illnesses and are vital to preventing crises in the food service and hospitality industries. A new study from researchers in the Penn State School of Hospitality ...
Class-size cap proves the UFT couldn’t care less about students
Sticking firmly to its principles, the Urban Institute has exposed the state’s Big Apple-only class-size mandate as reducing “equity” for the city’s neediest students.
Martin Lewis calls for strict new rules for UK households and says 'people are overwhelmed'
The consumer champion and ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show star has led the calls today (Thursday December 14).
Trudeau must tackle productivity, ex-Bank of Canada chief says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government must refocus spending on boosting investment instead of consumption to address Canada’s sluggish productivity growth, argues a new report co-written by former Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge.
Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE:RNP) to Issue Monthly Dividend of $0.14
Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE:RNP – Get Free Report) declared a monthly dividend on Friday, September 29th, Wall Street Journal reports. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, December 13th will be paid a dividend of 0.136 per share by the investment management company on Friday, December 29th. This represents a $1.63 […]
Trudeau must tackle productivity, ex-Bank of Canada chief says
(Bloomberg) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government must refocus spending on boosting investment instead of consumption to address Canada’s sluggish productivity growth, argues a new report co-written by former Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge.
Seniors: These are the issues you need to care about this year
A 2024 policy wish list for America’s seniors, from four leading advocates.
47% of parents still financially support adult children, study finds. Here's how much they spend
On average, parents who financially support grown children give them more than $1,300 a month for expenses such as food, rent, cellphones and car insurance.
Hollywood execs warn AI steals jobs but can’t do job of true artists: ‘I want to work with human beings’
A panel of Hollywood executives recently spoke about their concerns about artificial intelligence now that the strikes are over and a new year has begun.
Nearly half of young adults have 'money dysmorphia,' survey finds. Here are the symptoms
Money dysmorphia describes the distorted view of one's finances that many Americans now experience.
Americans are right to feel miserable about the economy, Reagan economist Art Laffer says
Polls show that around half of Americans think the US economy is in a poor state. They're right to be miserable, said Art Laffer, a former top
Nearly half of parents financially support adult children, survey says
Current data suggests that young adults need a few years after turning 18 before becoming fully financially independent.
JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon says government should 'close down' cryptocurrencies
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Bank executive Jamie Dimon told lawmakers they should crack down on cryptocurrency transactions by terror groups and rogue nations.
Many Gen Z employees say ChatGPT is giving better career advice than their bosses
Nearly half of Gen Z workers say they get better job advice from ChatGPT than their managers, according to a recent survey.
Bank CEOs express support for Supplemental Security Income reform. 'This definitely should be fixed,' Jamie Dimon says
Wall Street CEOs, including JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, showed support for updating Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.
UBS CEO says Swiss public 'indoctrinated' to worry about bank's balance sheet
UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti on Wednesday said people with concerns about the size of the bank's balance sheet "are getting indoctrinated" by academics.
PSA wins workplace mental health award after polling 3,000 migrant workers, contractors on what they needed to feel safe, connected
SINGAPORE: To find out what it could do to provide a psychologically safe working environment, Singapore-based port operator PSA Corporation commissioned a multilingual well-being survey to gather feedback from more than 3,000 of its employees who were migrant workers, including its suppliers and contractors. 
I’m a millionaire, here’s the one thing all rich people do with their money
“The number one thing that rich people do differently is they see the function of money for what it is actually meant to be,” he said in the video, which has wracked up over 2 million views.
Martin Lewis issues 'no brainer' advice for millions of people
The financial guru says that taking this one simple step is worth doing
Nikki Sorum, John Uribe Join Board of Directors for Alerus Financial Corporation
MINNEAPOLIS — Alerus Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: ALRS) is pleased to announce the addition of Nikki Sorum and John Uribe to its board of directors.
Yuletide: Nigerians groan as basic needs exceed real income
Many households are not finding it easy as the ability to purchase daily and basic needs is becoming a tall order for many amid rising inflation and falling incomes.
What Choice Hotels' Hostile Takeover Offer for Wyndham Means for Shareholders
Choice Hotels is offering Wyndham shareholders a combination of cash and equity valued at $90 a share as it lays the groundwork for a hostile takeover after a rejected bid last month.
Investors should be more worried about America's shoplifting problem, retail expert says
Top retailers in recent quarters have complained of the costs of "shrinkage." It's a phenomenon that includes theft ranging from small-time
Nobody actually needs a watch, says Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO
Artistry and occasion influence buyers today, Catherine Rénier tells Life & Leisure ahead of JLC’s uniquely hands-on pop-up store opening in Sydney in May.
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