Workers’ Pay Globally Hasn’t Kept Up With Inflation

Wage growth in advanced economies is stagnant or declining from high levels. This is good news…

How Do Noncompetes Affect Jobs and Pay? Ask a Hair Stylist

When Kari Williams graduated from beauty school, she went to work at a drybar in Bethesda,…

Chipotle Profit Hit by Higher Labor Costs

Executives said the burrito chain saw an improvement in sales after the price hike.

Zoom to Lay Off 15% of Staff, CEO Slashes Salary

The videoconferencing company is reducing its workforce as the work-from-home trend takes off.

Lawmakers’ support falters for Macron’s pension reform in France

The proposal to raise the retirement age struck a nerve and sparked protests – with some…

U.S. Business Owners Pay Premium to Hire Migrant Workers in Extremely Tight Labor Market

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The Bosses Are Back in Charge

listen to the article (two minutes) America’s masters have again started feeling the dominance of their…

WSJ News Exclusive | Short on Cash, More Americans Tap 401(k) Savings for Emergencies

Planning advisors say the increase in hard withdrawals from retirement accounts is being driven by financial…

French workers launch fresh strike against Macron’s pension overhaul

Paris – More than a million French workers take to the streets for the second time…

Employment-Cost Report Shows Worker Pay Gains Held Nearly Steady in Fourth Quarter

Other recent data are showing that rapid growth in salaries is starting to slow.