2 days ago
Households headed by someone ages 65 to 74 with a retirement account had a median balance of $257,000 in 2025.
A 4% withdrawal from that amount yields about $10,000 in the first year, before Social Security or a pension income.
Making savings last depends on spending, having other income, and taxes, not just the balance.
Retirement is often framed as the reward for a lifetime of work, but not everyone collects the same prize.
Some people leave the workforce with a healthy nest egg built over decades of workplace contributions, or a generous employer pension. Others have little saved and may only have Social Security to count on.
#balance #others
A 4% withdrawal from that amount yields about $10,000 in the first year, before Social Security or a pension income.
Making savings last depends on spending, having other income, and taxes, not just the balance.
Retirement is often framed as the reward for a lifetime of work, but not everyone collects the same prize.
Some people leave the workforce with a healthy nest egg built over decades of workplace contributions, or a generous employer pension. Others have little saved and may only have Social Security to count on.
#balance #others
30 days ago
Ray Fisher became internationally recognizable as the technologically enhanced superhero Cyborg, but his career began far from the world of comic book blockbusters. The American actor developed his craft through theater before making the leap to major Hollywood productions. His upbringing, particularly the influence of his mother and grandmother, helped shape the values he later carried into his professional life. When Fisher encountered difficulties behind the scenes of Justice League, he chose to speak publicly about his experience. That decision became an important part of a career increasingly ****** ociated with both performance and workplace accountability.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Fisher grew up in Lawnside, New Jersey, in a large family raised primarily by his mother and grandmother. He has described both women as his real life superheroes, praising the determination and strength they demonstrated while he was growing up. His interest in acting became serious during high school, when encouragement from a teacher led him to audition for theatrical productions.
Fisher continued developing as a stage performer and eventually established himself in professional theater. One of his most demanding early roles was Muhammad Ali in the Off Broadway production Fetch Clay, Make Man. Preparing to portray the legendary boxer required substantial physical transformation as well as the ability to capture Ali's confidence and personality. The experience demonstrated the discipline Fisher could bring to a role before Hollywood audiences became familiar with him.
His major screen opportunity arrived when Zack Snyder selected him to play Victor Stone, better known as Cyborg, in the DC film universe. Fisher made a brief appearance in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice before receiving a much larger role in Justice League. Production changed significantly after Snyder left the project and Joss Whedon took over during post production. The theatrical version released in 2017 reduced much of Cyborg's original storyline.
In 2020, Fisher publicly accused Whedon of inappropriate and unprofessional behavior during the Justice League reshoots. WarnerMedia subsequently conducted an investigation after Fisher raised concerns involving the production. In December 2020, the company announced that the investigation had concluded and that remedial action had been taken, without publicly detailing what those measures involved.
#justice #became #hollywood #whedon
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Fisher grew up in Lawnside, New Jersey, in a large family raised primarily by his mother and grandmother. He has described both women as his real life superheroes, praising the determination and strength they demonstrated while he was growing up. His interest in acting became serious during high school, when encouragement from a teacher led him to audition for theatrical productions.
Fisher continued developing as a stage performer and eventually established himself in professional theater. One of his most demanding early roles was Muhammad Ali in the Off Broadway production Fetch Clay, Make Man. Preparing to portray the legendary boxer required substantial physical transformation as well as the ability to capture Ali's confidence and personality. The experience demonstrated the discipline Fisher could bring to a role before Hollywood audiences became familiar with him.
His major screen opportunity arrived when Zack Snyder selected him to play Victor Stone, better known as Cyborg, in the DC film universe. Fisher made a brief appearance in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice before receiving a much larger role in Justice League. Production changed significantly after Snyder left the project and Joss Whedon took over during post production. The theatrical version released in 2017 reduced much of Cyborg's original storyline.
In 2020, Fisher publicly accused Whedon of inappropriate and unprofessional behavior during the Justice League reshoots. WarnerMedia subsequently conducted an investigation after Fisher raised concerns involving the production. In December 2020, the company announced that the investigation had concluded and that remedial action had been taken, without publicly detailing what those measures involved.
#justice #became #hollywood #whedon
1 month ago
Oct 6 (Reuters) - Governments, courts and companies are considering restrictions and examining existing rules on smart glasses amid worries that the technology, brought to mainstream by Meta's Ray-Bans, could be used to photograph, film or audio-record confidential materials or people without their knowledge.
Here is a summary of what countries and regions are doing to protect people's privacy, in alphabetical order.
AUSTRALIA
The federal government said in September it was considering barring the use of camera-equipped smart glasses in government workplaces due to privacy and security concerns.
Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher asked the country's Public Service Commission for advice on whether their use should be prohibited and what exemptions might be required.
#governments
Here is a summary of what countries and regions are doing to protect people's privacy, in alphabetical order.
AUSTRALIA
The federal government said in September it was considering barring the use of camera-equipped smart glasses in government workplaces due to privacy and security concerns.
Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher asked the country's Public Service Commission for advice on whether their use should be prohibited and what exemptions might be required.
#governments
1 month ago
Former "GMA3" co-anchors Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes are one step closer to becoming life partners as the couple has reportedly obtained a marriage license in Washington County, Arkansas.
They officially applied for the license about a year after they announced their engagement and over three years after their workplace romance got them fired from their positions at ABC.
Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes first made headlines after they were revealed to be having an affair while they were still married to other people who have since found happiness in each other, according to recent reports.
ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA
TMZ reported that Robach and Holmes applied for the marriage license on September 18 in Arkansas, where Holmes was born, and the couple is reportedly making wedding plans there.
#holmes #arkansas #reportedly #former
They officially applied for the license about a year after they announced their engagement and over three years after their workplace romance got them fired from their positions at ABC.
Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes first made headlines after they were revealed to be having an affair while they were still married to other people who have since found happiness in each other, according to recent reports.
ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA
TMZ reported that Robach and Holmes applied for the marriage license on September 18 in Arkansas, where Holmes was born, and the couple is reportedly making wedding plans there.
#holmes #arkansas #reportedly #former
1 month ago
Tom Sandoval has secured a two-year restraining order against ex-girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson after months of legal filings stemming from a June confrontation at their Los Angeles home.
A Los Angeles judge approved the order on Oct. 1, extending protection for Sandoval through Oct. 1, 2028. Page Six obtained the court documents detailing the new restrictions.
The order follows the temporary protection Sandoval received in June after accusing Robinson and her father, J. Will Robinson, of attacking him. Victoria Robinson was arrested after police responded to the June 3 confrontation and was released the same day.
Robinson later filed her own domestic violence restraining-order request, accusing Sandoval of physical and verbal abuse during their relationship. Sandoval has denied her allegations.
The new order requires Robinson to remain at least 100 yards away from Sandoval, his home and his workplace. She cannot contact him directly or indirectly by phone, mail, email, text message or other electronic communication.
#order #Victoria #restraining #protection
A Los Angeles judge approved the order on Oct. 1, extending protection for Sandoval through Oct. 1, 2028. Page Six obtained the court documents detailing the new restrictions.
The order follows the temporary protection Sandoval received in June after accusing Robinson and her father, J. Will Robinson, of attacking him. Victoria Robinson was arrested after police responded to the June 3 confrontation and was released the same day.
Robinson later filed her own domestic violence restraining-order request, accusing Sandoval of physical and verbal abuse during their relationship. Sandoval has denied her allegations.
The new order requires Robinson to remain at least 100 yards away from Sandoval, his home and his workplace. She cannot contact him directly or indirectly by phone, mail, email, text message or other electronic communication.
#order #Victoria #restraining #protection
2 months ago
You've put in your hours, weeks and years at the workplace, and now the reward of retirement is finally in sight, with just five years to go until you turn in your professional badge. That's the good news. But now you have to think about whether you're truly prepared to take this step.
Americans are working longer, with the average retirement age at around 62 – up from 57 in the 1990s.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes
#dave
Americans are working longer, with the average retirement age at around 62 – up from 57 in the 1990s.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes
#dave
2 months ago
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) - Volunteers have started planning for the return of the Beckley 5k and Half Marathon event.
Community groups get involved at Beckley's Kids Classic Festival
Members of Active Southern West Virginia have partnered with the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce to present the race.
Participants will start and finish at the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine. Top place finishers could even walk away with a medal for their efforts! Organizers said all proceeds raised will go to a good cause.
"All the funds raised from this and other Active Southern West Virginia events help us to offer free community activities - things like workplace wellness, our kids' run club in schools," said Jenni Canterbury, Development Director with Active Southern West Virginia."
The half marathon is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 the morning of Saturday, September 26th, while the 5k will get started at 8:30 the same morning.
Those interested can go online for more details including information on how to register and how to get involved with volunteering on event day.
#beckley #southern
Community groups get involved at Beckley's Kids Classic Festival
Members of Active Southern West Virginia have partnered with the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce to present the race.
Participants will start and finish at the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine. Top place finishers could even walk away with a medal for their efforts! Organizers said all proceeds raised will go to a good cause.
"All the funds raised from this and other Active Southern West Virginia events help us to offer free community activities - things like workplace wellness, our kids' run club in schools," said Jenni Canterbury, Development Director with Active Southern West Virginia."
The half marathon is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 the morning of Saturday, September 26th, while the 5k will get started at 8:30 the same morning.
Those interested can go online for more details including information on how to register and how to get involved with volunteering on event day.
#beckley #southern
2 months ago
Howard Stern is addressing the controversy that followed him throughout the summer as "The Howard Stern Show" begins its new season.
The 72-year-old radio personality responded to allegations about his workplace while also pushing back against some of the reports surrounding him.
The claims against Howard Stern emerged during a critical period that included a lawsuit from a former ****** istant, staff cuts, and major changes to his SiriusXM program.
Joe Russo / MEGA
Stern has decided to address the negative allegations surrounding him when he returned to SiriusXM for his season premiere. Rather than completely avoiding the controversy, the broadcaster used sarcasm to acknowledge how he had been portrayed during his time away.
#howard #season
The 72-year-old radio personality responded to allegations about his workplace while also pushing back against some of the reports surrounding him.
The claims against Howard Stern emerged during a critical period that included a lawsuit from a former ****** istant, staff cuts, and major changes to his SiriusXM program.
Joe Russo / MEGA
Stern has decided to address the negative allegations surrounding him when he returned to SiriusXM for his season premiere. Rather than completely avoiding the controversy, the broadcaster used sarcasm to acknowledge how he had been portrayed during his time away.
#howard #season
2 months ago
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Edelman Financial Engines is extending its retirement plan advisory and fiduciary capabilities to the small and mid-sized business market. While the firm has long served business owners through its workplace and wealth businesses, this service focuses on helping smaller business owners offer and manage retirement plans for their employees.
The firm has partnered with ADP for payroll, human capital management and retirement services. Edelman's will provide investment management, 3(38) investment management, plan consulting and personalized financial advice to plan participants. That includes providing one-on-one discretionary advisory services for individual employees.
Employees also gain unlimited access to Edelman's phone-based licensed advisors, who average 10 years of industry tenure, along with on-demand digital planning tools.
"EFE financial wellness and advisory services have been available to employees in eligible workplace retirement plans through the ADP platform since 2018," said Chris Magno, senior vice president and general manager of ADP Retirement Services, in a statement. "The new service expands that relationship by delivering a more comprehensive retirement solution purpose-built for small and mid-sized businesses, offered in combination with the full-service recordkeeping, payroll integration and plan administration capabilities of ADP."
#Services #management #wealthmanagement
Edelman Financial Engines is extending its retirement plan advisory and fiduciary capabilities to the small and mid-sized business market. While the firm has long served business owners through its workplace and wealth businesses, this service focuses on helping smaller business owners offer and manage retirement plans for their employees.
The firm has partnered with ADP for payroll, human capital management and retirement services. Edelman's will provide investment management, 3(38) investment management, plan consulting and personalized financial advice to plan participants. That includes providing one-on-one discretionary advisory services for individual employees.
Employees also gain unlimited access to Edelman's phone-based licensed advisors, who average 10 years of industry tenure, along with on-demand digital planning tools.
"EFE financial wellness and advisory services have been available to employees in eligible workplace retirement plans through the ADP platform since 2018," said Chris Magno, senior vice president and general manager of ADP Retirement Services, in a statement. "The new service expands that relationship by delivering a more comprehensive retirement solution purpose-built for small and mid-sized businesses, offered in combination with the full-service recordkeeping, payroll integration and plan administration capabilities of ADP."
#Services #management #wealthmanagement
2 months ago
If you have a workplace retirement savings account, then you might be happy to hear that — despite market fluctuations, fears of an AI bubble and an uncertain economy — account balances have reached record highs.
That's according to Fidelity's Q2 2026 retirement ***** ysis, which shows that retirement savings benefitted from a strong stock market after a slight drop in returns in the first quarter of this year, with 401(k) and 403(b) plans rebounding to new levels.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes
#bezos #ramsey #americans
That's according to Fidelity's Q2 2026 retirement ***** ysis, which shows that retirement savings benefitted from a strong stock market after a slight drop in returns in the first quarter of this year, with 401(k) and 403(b) plans rebounding to new levels.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes
#bezos #ramsey #americans
2 months ago
Many parents eventually run into the same uncomfortable math.
The money you put aside for a child does the most work in the years when you have the least of it to spare. Time is the ****** et. Cash is the constraint.
A dollar deposited in a baby's first year outruns several dollars deposited in that child's teens. Almost ****** ody manages it, because the first year of a child's life is also the most expensive one you have had so far.
Workplace benefits were never really built to solve that problem. Your 401(k) match helps you. Your health plan keeps your family upright. Your flexible spending account gets raided by December.
Very little in a standard benefits package puts money into an account that belongs to your child, sits in an index fund, and does not get touched for 18 years.
#money #child #year
The money you put aside for a child does the most work in the years when you have the least of it to spare. Time is the ****** et. Cash is the constraint.
A dollar deposited in a baby's first year outruns several dollars deposited in that child's teens. Almost ****** ody manages it, because the first year of a child's life is also the most expensive one you have had so far.
Workplace benefits were never really built to solve that problem. Your 401(k) match helps you. Your health plan keeps your family upright. Your flexible spending account gets raided by December.
Very little in a standard benefits package puts money into an account that belongs to your child, sits in an index fund, and does not get touched for 18 years.
#money #child #year
2 months ago
The Athletic has determined that former NFL reporter Dianna Russini violated newsroom standards with her relationship with Mike Vrabel, the head coach of the New England Patriots.
On Thursday, The New York Times-owned Athletic released the findings of the newspaper's internal investigation into 51-year-old Vrabel and 43-year-old Russini's relationship.
Conducted by Mike Semel, an editorial director for standards and quality at The Athletic, the report comes after Russini resigned from her role in April following outrage over pictures that emerged of her and Vrabel — who are both married to other people — hugging and holding hands.
Although the review concluded that Russini violated her workplace's conflict-of-interest rules by not disclosing her relationship with the coach, Semel did not find any inaccuracies in her reporting about Vrabel or his teams. He reviewed 903 articles, 204 podcast episodes, and 77 videos, and conducted 14 interviews with staffers at the paper before coming to a conclusion.
"Russini's relationship with Vrabel was in clear violation of The Athletic's standards," the report said. "Regardless of whether the relationship was romantic, it was a breach and should have been disclosed."
#relationship #russini #semel
On Thursday, The New York Times-owned Athletic released the findings of the newspaper's internal investigation into 51-year-old Vrabel and 43-year-old Russini's relationship.
Conducted by Mike Semel, an editorial director for standards and quality at The Athletic, the report comes after Russini resigned from her role in April following outrage over pictures that emerged of her and Vrabel — who are both married to other people — hugging and holding hands.
Although the review concluded that Russini violated her workplace's conflict-of-interest rules by not disclosing her relationship with the coach, Semel did not find any inaccuracies in her reporting about Vrabel or his teams. He reviewed 903 articles, 204 podcast episodes, and 77 videos, and conducted 14 interviews with staffers at the paper before coming to a conclusion.
"Russini's relationship with Vrabel was in clear violation of The Athletic's standards," the report said. "Regardless of whether the relationship was romantic, it was a breach and should have been disclosed."
#relationship #russini #semel
2 months ago
In a statement to the Chronicle, the Warriors said: "Golden State prides itself on its commitment to maintaining an inclusive environment grounded in mutual respect and professionalism. We take all workplace concerns seriously. The lawsuit filed by two former employees contains allegations that are false, misleading, and unsupported by credible evidence. Many of the allegations have been previously reviewed or investigated and found to be without merit.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: We take all workplace concerns seriously. The lawsuit …
#workplace #lawsuit #Warriors #state
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: We take all workplace concerns seriously. The lawsuit …
#workplace #lawsuit #Warriors #state
2 months ago
Two former employees of the Golden State Warriors are suing the franchise, alleging gender and race-based discrimination, workplace harassment and retaliation in regards to their eventual termination. A lawyer for former Warriors **** ociate general counsel Lisa Shelley — professionally known as Lisa Meyer — and former Warriors vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion Jennifer Vasquez filed the lawsuit Aug. 25 in San Francisco County's Superior Court of California. The two are seeking damages on the grounds of emotional distress and lost wages, and ask for "permanent injunctive relief in the form of an order" prohibiting the Golden State franchise from further discriminating against employees.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Two former employees of the Golden State Warriors are …
#employees #franchise #shelley #jennifer
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Two former employees of the Golden State Warriors are …
#employees #franchise #shelley #jennifer
2 months ago
Disjointed software is eroding billable hours, as accountancy practices lose time managing platform friction instead of focusing on client deliverables, according to Haiilo's State of the Employee Experience 2026 report.
The research shows that 38% of professional services employees spend at least 11% of their working week – representing upwards of four hours for standard full-time staff – handling complications caused by fragmented systems.
Around 23% dedicate more than a fifth of their working hours to troubleshooting difficulties created by disconnected applications and processes.
Application switching represents a primary driver of these workflow disruptions.
More than half (51%) of respondents frequently toggle across several separate tools to complete an individual task, whilst 49% rely on between four and seven workplace platforms during a standard week.
#working #employee
The research shows that 38% of professional services employees spend at least 11% of their working week – representing upwards of four hours for standard full-time staff – handling complications caused by fragmented systems.
Around 23% dedicate more than a fifth of their working hours to troubleshooting difficulties created by disconnected applications and processes.
Application switching represents a primary driver of these workflow disruptions.
More than half (51%) of respondents frequently toggle across several separate tools to complete an individual task, whilst 49% rely on between four and seven workplace platforms during a standard week.
#working #employee
2 months ago
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order on Wednesday requiring city contractors to disclose information about leadership diversity demographics, as well as report whether they have any ties to certain law enforcement agencies such as ICE, as he moves to use the city's purchasing power to impose new contracting standards.
Johnson said workplace data was necessary to identify discrimination and criticized the Trump administration's efforts to end federal reporting requirements.
"If you want to do business with this city, we want to know whether the people leading your company reflect the diversity of the communities whose tax dollars are paying your contracts," Johnson said.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accused Johnson of punishing American companies for ***** isting federal immigration enforcement.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order imposing new disclosure requirements on companies seeking city contracts.
#diversity #whether
Johnson said workplace data was necessary to identify discrimination and criticized the Trump administration's efforts to end federal reporting requirements.
"If you want to do business with this city, we want to know whether the people leading your company reflect the diversity of the communities whose tax dollars are paying your contracts," Johnson said.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accused Johnson of punishing American companies for ***** isting federal immigration enforcement.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order imposing new disclosure requirements on companies seeking city contracts.
#diversity #whether
2 months ago
A new national survey has found that a majority (53%) of Americans oppose employers offering cryptocurrencies in workplace retirement plans.
The same survey found that 77% of respondents view cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: $BTC) as risky investments.
The National Institute on Retirement Security reported in its survey that 46% of respondents considered cryptocurrencies in workplace retirement plans "very risky."
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The same survey found that 77% of respondents view cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: $BTC) as risky investments.
The National Institute on Retirement Security reported in its survey that 46% of respondents considered cryptocurrencies in workplace retirement plans "very risky."
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#national #workplace #respondents #americans
2 months ago
Zoom Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:ZM) delivered a clean Q2 2027 print. Total revenue grew 4.9% year over year to $1.28 billion, beating estimates of $1.27 billion, while EPS of $1.55 beat the $1.48 consensus. Revenue growth was backed by 7.8% growth in Enterprise revenue, its strongest growth rate in three years. Remaining performance obligations also grew 14% year-over-year, but the stock fell anyway.
On August 26, Citizens ****** yst Patrick Walravens reiterated a Market Perform rating on Zoom Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM), building on the view that the stock is already fairly valued and that the market has stopped rewarding the stock for beating a number it usually beats.
Photo by Chris Montgomery on Unsplash
Zoom's enterprise revenue witnessed its strongest growth in years. Enterprise sales increased 7.8% year-over-year to $787.5 million backed by multi-product deals and AI-driven offerings. The segment now accounts for an estimated 62% of total revenue.
Zoom's remaining performance obligations also grew to $4.5 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $4.3 billion. The company's AI strategy is also strengthening. Its AI-first Customer Experience Portfolio produced high-double-digit ARR growth, licensed monthly active users for AI features in the Workplace product grew 125% year on year, while customer numbers for Zoom Virtual Agent, its automated system handling inbound customer queries, rose 256%.
#revenue
On August 26, Citizens ****** yst Patrick Walravens reiterated a Market Perform rating on Zoom Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM), building on the view that the stock is already fairly valued and that the market has stopped rewarding the stock for beating a number it usually beats.
Photo by Chris Montgomery on Unsplash
Zoom's enterprise revenue witnessed its strongest growth in years. Enterprise sales increased 7.8% year-over-year to $787.5 million backed by multi-product deals and AI-driven offerings. The segment now accounts for an estimated 62% of total revenue.
Zoom's remaining performance obligations also grew to $4.5 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $4.3 billion. The company's AI strategy is also strengthening. Its AI-first Customer Experience Portfolio produced high-double-digit ARR growth, licensed monthly active users for AI features in the Workplace product grew 125% year on year, while customer numbers for Zoom Virtual Agent, its automated system handling inbound customer queries, rose 256%.
#revenue
2 months ago
By Waylon Cunningham
Aug 26 (Reuters) - Taylor Farms, the produce company at the center of a U.S. cyclospora outbreak, frequently failed to submit federally required workplace injury logs in recent years, including for at least four facilities where workers suffered fatal or otherwise serious injuries, a Reuters review of federal records found.
Over the past five years, five to seven Taylor Farms facilities filed the annual report within the following year, with some showing injury rates above industry averages, while others recording below-average rates. From 2021 to 2025, at least 17 facilities required such filings based on the number of employees and nature of the work, according to a review of intermittent U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspection filings.
The figures indicate an overall reporting rate well below the industry average of 78%, based on Reuters calculations of 2023 census numbers and the latest OSHA data. OSHA did not respond to questions about Taylor Farms' lower reporting rate.
Reporting gaps, which Taylor Farms acknowledged to Reuters, make it difficult for the public to ****** s the workplace safety record of the California-based company, according to some workplace safety watchdog groups. OSHA has said, in rulemaking documents, memos and public releases, that electronic submission of these logs allows the agency to focus its enforcement efforts and that it is important for the public to have access to them.
#taylor #farms
Aug 26 (Reuters) - Taylor Farms, the produce company at the center of a U.S. cyclospora outbreak, frequently failed to submit federally required workplace injury logs in recent years, including for at least four facilities where workers suffered fatal or otherwise serious injuries, a Reuters review of federal records found.
Over the past five years, five to seven Taylor Farms facilities filed the annual report within the following year, with some showing injury rates above industry averages, while others recording below-average rates. From 2021 to 2025, at least 17 facilities required such filings based on the number of employees and nature of the work, according to a review of intermittent U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspection filings.
The figures indicate an overall reporting rate well below the industry average of 78%, based on Reuters calculations of 2023 census numbers and the latest OSHA data. OSHA did not respond to questions about Taylor Farms' lower reporting rate.
Reporting gaps, which Taylor Farms acknowledged to Reuters, make it difficult for the public to ****** s the workplace safety record of the California-based company, according to some workplace safety watchdog groups. OSHA has said, in rulemaking documents, memos and public releases, that electronic submission of these logs allows the agency to focus its enforcement efforts and that it is important for the public to have access to them.
#taylor #farms
2 months ago
With a market cap of $10.8 billion, BXP, Inc. (BXP) is one of the largest publicly traded REIT owners, developers, and managers of premium workplaces in the United States. Boston, Massachusetts-based, the company focuses on high-quality office, life sciences, retail, residential, and mixed-use properties in six major gateway markets: Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.
BXP has been stuck in the slow lane while the broader market races ahead. BXP stock has gained 1.9% over the past year, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 20.5%. Moreover, shares of the company are up marginally on a YTD basis, compared to SPX's 12.1% rise.
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#boston #earnings #united
BXP has been stuck in the slow lane while the broader market races ahead. BXP stock has gained 1.9% over the past year, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 20.5%. Moreover, shares of the company are up marginally on a YTD basis, compared to SPX's 12.1% rise.
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#boston #earnings #united
2 months ago
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Bank of America employees will no longer be able to work from home for two consecutive business days, including Friday to Monday, the company told workers earlier this month. Spreading out remote days helps support employee collaboration and improves usage of real estate to prevent overcrowding, the bank said. Employees — except for client-facing workers who have already been in office five days a week — will still only be required to work three days in office.
The number of books on HR Dive's summer reading list for 2026. The team gathered a collection of recommended books that explore work and the workplace, including both fiction and nonfiction ******* les.
"America's workers are ready to adapt, but too many are being asked to do it without the time, resources or roadmap they need."
Amit Sevak
#work #dive #employees
Bank of America employees will no longer be able to work from home for two consecutive business days, including Friday to Monday, the company told workers earlier this month. Spreading out remote days helps support employee collaboration and improves usage of real estate to prevent overcrowding, the bank said. Employees — except for client-facing workers who have already been in office five days a week — will still only be required to work three days in office.
The number of books on HR Dive's summer reading list for 2026. The team gathered a collection of recommended books that explore work and the workplace, including both fiction and nonfiction ******* les.
"America's workers are ready to adapt, but too many are being asked to do it without the time, resources or roadmap they need."
Amit Sevak
#work #dive #employees
2 months ago
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Americans participating in a workplace retirement plan believe they need roughly $1.46 million to retire comfortably, according to Northwestern Mutual (1). So it's safe to ******* ume that if you have $2 million, you would retire right away.
But for some millionaires, giving up their career and regular income isn't easy. Older workers might aim for "just a little more" before leaving work permanently. There may be a deep-seated fear of running out of money, which keeps them working longer than they initially planned.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Get your free guide from Priority Gold
#moneywise #finance #americans #mutual
Americans participating in a workplace retirement plan believe they need roughly $1.46 million to retire comfortably, according to Northwestern Mutual (1). So it's safe to ******* ume that if you have $2 million, you would retire right away.
But for some millionaires, giving up their career and regular income isn't easy. Older workers might aim for "just a little more" before leaving work permanently. There may be a deep-seated fear of running out of money, which keeps them working longer than they initially planned.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Get your free guide from Priority Gold
#moneywise #finance #americans #mutual
2 months ago
DBS has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF) to "uplift, upskill and upbuild" financial sector talent pipeline in the Singapore for an AI-driven future.
The pact covers three strands of cooperation focused on AI-related skills, job transition and the development of future talent for Singapore's financial services industry.
The first area, labelled Uplift, centres on building basic AI knowledge among employees through programmes recognised by IBF.
Topics are set to include AI governance, responsible AI, prompt engineering and workplace uses of AI.
The second area, Upskill, relates to support for workers whose roles are being altered by AI.
#uplift #talent #future #finance
The pact covers three strands of cooperation focused on AI-related skills, job transition and the development of future talent for Singapore's financial services industry.
The first area, labelled Uplift, centres on building basic AI knowledge among employees through programmes recognised by IBF.
Topics are set to include AI governance, responsible AI, prompt engineering and workplace uses of AI.
The second area, Upskill, relates to support for workers whose roles are being altered by AI.
#uplift #talent #future #finance
2 months ago
The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) have agreed to strengthen collaboration on initiatives covering AI training and professional qualification recognition.
Under the expanded collaboration, the ISCA signed a letter of cooperation for a proposed Global AI Fluency Initiative based on its AI Fluency Programme.
Subject to approvals and agreed implementation terms, the two accountancy bodies will provide practical and responsible AI learning to ICAI members and students.
The programme is expected to benefit the ICAI's more than 1.5 million members and students.
The approximately 30-hour programme includes 180 workplace-based cases covering AI foundations, accounting specialisations, and AI leadership and governance.
#institute #chartered #icai #fluency
Under the expanded collaboration, the ISCA signed a letter of cooperation for a proposed Global AI Fluency Initiative based on its AI Fluency Programme.
Subject to approvals and agreed implementation terms, the two accountancy bodies will provide practical and responsible AI learning to ICAI members and students.
The programme is expected to benefit the ICAI's more than 1.5 million members and students.
The approximately 30-hour programme includes 180 workplace-based cases covering AI foundations, accounting specialisations, and AI leadership and governance.
#institute #chartered #icai #fluency
3 months ago
On August 11, Vestis (NYSE:VSTS) reported fiscal third-quarter results that mark a turning point for a company that has spent its short public life trying to prove its uniform and workplace supply business can actually get more profitable, not just bigger. Adjusted EBITDA climbed to about $81 million, up roughly $15 million or 23% year over year, and for the first time since the company separated from Aramark, revenue per pound rose instead of fell. That single shift, small as it sounds, is the thread running through the entire quarter.
The headline number is revenue per pound, which reached $1.42 in the quarter, up $0.04 year over year and $0.05 sequentially. Management framed this as the first year-over-year increase in that metric since Vestis became a public company, driven by disciplined pricing, better customer segmentation, and a deliberate shift away from lower-margin linen volume, which fell 6% year over year on a pounds-processed basis. Vestis also let go of about 22 million pounds of volume that carried an average revenue per pound of just $0.55, meaning the business got smaller but higher quality at the same time.
Cost of services dropped about $15 million year over year, and SG&A fell roughly $7 million, or about 6%, while cost per pound held flat at $1.24 even as the company exited unprofitable business. Plant productivity rose 9% year over year, on-time delivery improved 80 basis points, and customer complaints fell 74 basis points, evidence that the operational cleanup is showing up in day-to-day service, not just the income statement. Net income swung to $11 million from a $0.7 million loss a year earlier, and the company raised its full-year free cash flow guidance to a range of $160 million to $170 million, up from $120 million to $150 million previously.
The improvement comes against a backdrop that still looks shaky in places. Total revenue for the quarter was about $662 million, down 1.8% year over year, and pounds processed fell 4.5% as Vestis kept shedding volume it didn't want. Net debt stood at $1.2 billion at quarter-end, with $1.1 billion of principal bank debt outstanding, and the company used quarterly cash flow to pay down just $30 million of term loan debt.
Management also acknowledged that the operational playbook it has been running is not producing uniform results, describing a meaningful gap between its strongest and weakest markets that it now plans to address with more customized, market-by-market execution rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Full-year revenue guidance remains flat to down 2%, and the company disclosed it is accruing a management incentive bonus for the first time at this level since going public, a cost that is already embedded in guidance but still subject to year-end certification. None of this derails the quarter's progress, but it is a reminder that Vestis is still mid-turnaround, not finished with it.
#quarter
The headline number is revenue per pound, which reached $1.42 in the quarter, up $0.04 year over year and $0.05 sequentially. Management framed this as the first year-over-year increase in that metric since Vestis became a public company, driven by disciplined pricing, better customer segmentation, and a deliberate shift away from lower-margin linen volume, which fell 6% year over year on a pounds-processed basis. Vestis also let go of about 22 million pounds of volume that carried an average revenue per pound of just $0.55, meaning the business got smaller but higher quality at the same time.
Cost of services dropped about $15 million year over year, and SG&A fell roughly $7 million, or about 6%, while cost per pound held flat at $1.24 even as the company exited unprofitable business. Plant productivity rose 9% year over year, on-time delivery improved 80 basis points, and customer complaints fell 74 basis points, evidence that the operational cleanup is showing up in day-to-day service, not just the income statement. Net income swung to $11 million from a $0.7 million loss a year earlier, and the company raised its full-year free cash flow guidance to a range of $160 million to $170 million, up from $120 million to $150 million previously.
The improvement comes against a backdrop that still looks shaky in places. Total revenue for the quarter was about $662 million, down 1.8% year over year, and pounds processed fell 4.5% as Vestis kept shedding volume it didn't want. Net debt stood at $1.2 billion at quarter-end, with $1.1 billion of principal bank debt outstanding, and the company used quarterly cash flow to pay down just $30 million of term loan debt.
Management also acknowledged that the operational playbook it has been running is not producing uniform results, describing a meaningful gap between its strongest and weakest markets that it now plans to address with more customized, market-by-market execution rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Full-year revenue guidance remains flat to down 2%, and the company disclosed it is accruing a management incentive bonus for the first time at this level since going public, a cost that is already embedded in guidance but still subject to year-end certification. None of this derails the quarter's progress, but it is a reminder that Vestis is still mid-turnaround, not finished with it.
#quarter
3 months ago
Burned-out employees are often easy to spot. But what about people who some workplace experts describe as "rusting out" on the job?
A survey by scheduling software provider Deputy of hourly workers across the hospitality, retail, healthcare and other sectors found that many people are languishing in their jobs and are functionally less productive than their employers expect.
Roughly 15% of those polled reported feeling merely "OK" about their jobs, a sign that researchers say can lead to lackluster performance, Star Levandowski, senior vice president of business and people operations at Deputy, told CBS News. "We see that as an early indicator to rust out, when people are not feeling challenged enough," she said.
Think of a mechanical tool that's shiny and sharp when new, but that can get rusty over time if left hanging unused.
"If you feel like you're not being used to the best of your abilities, you feel like you're just hanging out, or rusting out," Levandowski said.
#rusting #like #you 're
A survey by scheduling software provider Deputy of hourly workers across the hospitality, retail, healthcare and other sectors found that many people are languishing in their jobs and are functionally less productive than their employers expect.
Roughly 15% of those polled reported feeling merely "OK" about their jobs, a sign that researchers say can lead to lackluster performance, Star Levandowski, senior vice president of business and people operations at Deputy, told CBS News. "We see that as an early indicator to rust out, when people are not feeling challenged enough," she said.
Think of a mechanical tool that's shiny and sharp when new, but that can get rusty over time if left hanging unused.
"If you feel like you're not being used to the best of your abilities, you feel like you're just hanging out, or rusting out," Levandowski said.
#rusting #like #you 're
3 months ago
By Daniel Wiessner
Aug 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. agency that enforces laws banning workplace discrimination has dropped a lawsuit seeking to enforce a subpoena in an investigation of Nike's treatment of white employees, saying the company has handed over a trove of information.
U.S. District Judge Cristian Stevens in St. Louis, Missouri, granted the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's motion on Thursday to dismiss the lawsuit it filed in February, after the agency in a filing late Wednesday said Nike had complied with its subpoena.
The commission had claimed the footwear and apparel company refused to comply with demands for information such as data on the racial and ethnic makeup of the company's workforce and a roster of employees chosen for mentoring and development programs.
The EEOC said it was investigating whether Nike intentionally discriminated against white employees and job applicants, including by disproportionately targeting them for layoffs, and that it needed the information to determine whether Nike violated the law.
#nike #white #company
Aug 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. agency that enforces laws banning workplace discrimination has dropped a lawsuit seeking to enforce a subpoena in an investigation of Nike's treatment of white employees, saying the company has handed over a trove of information.
U.S. District Judge Cristian Stevens in St. Louis, Missouri, granted the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's motion on Thursday to dismiss the lawsuit it filed in February, after the agency in a filing late Wednesday said Nike had complied with its subpoena.
The commission had claimed the footwear and apparel company refused to comply with demands for information such as data on the racial and ethnic makeup of the company's workforce and a roster of employees chosen for mentoring and development programs.
The EEOC said it was investigating whether Nike intentionally discriminated against white employees and job applicants, including by disproportionately targeting them for layoffs, and that it needed the information to determine whether Nike violated the law.
#nike #white #company
3 months ago
Hiring may have slowed down dramatically in many industries, but that hasn't necessarily made recruiting easier for employers right now. Many businesses are currently struggling to attract qualified applicants, particularly when it comes to specialized, customer-facing and skilled roles. In turn, getting in front of the right candidates can be a challenge that's difficult to overcome, even for many of the companies offering competitive pay and benefits.
Job seekers have also become more selective about where they apply. Candidates are paying closer attention to factors like salary transparency, workplace flexibility, advancement opportunities and company reputation. And, many are applying to fewer positions overall, focusing their efforts instead on roles that align closely with their expectations and career goals. That shift means employers often have more competition in terms of capturing the right candidate's attention.
As a result, simply posting a job online is no longer enough to guarantee visibility. Thousands of listings are published every day, making it easy for even strong opportunities to get buried quickly. There are also common missteps that could be working against you, from vague job ***** les to missing salary information. So, what actually works if you're hiring and need to ensure that your job ads get plenty of exposure? Below, we'll detail five moves worth considering for employers.
If you're struggling to attract the right candidates for your open roles, here's how to improve the reach and performance of your job ads in today's hiring environment:
Use the right keywords — and use them deliberately
#hiring
Job seekers have also become more selective about where they apply. Candidates are paying closer attention to factors like salary transparency, workplace flexibility, advancement opportunities and company reputation. And, many are applying to fewer positions overall, focusing their efforts instead on roles that align closely with their expectations and career goals. That shift means employers often have more competition in terms of capturing the right candidate's attention.
As a result, simply posting a job online is no longer enough to guarantee visibility. Thousands of listings are published every day, making it easy for even strong opportunities to get buried quickly. There are also common missteps that could be working against you, from vague job ***** les to missing salary information. So, what actually works if you're hiring and need to ensure that your job ads get plenty of exposure? Below, we'll detail five moves worth considering for employers.
If you're struggling to attract the right candidates for your open roles, here's how to improve the reach and performance of your job ads in today's hiring environment:
Use the right keywords — and use them deliberately
#hiring
3 months ago
Howard Stern's workplace culture faced fresh scrutiny after insiders described unusual rules around the radio star. Staff members allegedly received warnings before company gatherings about approaching Stern directly.
The claims painted a tense picture inside the SiriusXM operation, with one source comparing the environment to a "cult."
Multiple insiders told The U.S. Sun that staffers faced strict expectations around Stern, 72. One source claimed employees received warnings before company parties.
"People were warned before any company parties not to speak to Howard," the insider alleged. The source added that employees had "actually gotten fired for it."
Stern had reportedly addressed similar rumors previously and denied any order against speaking with him. However, the insider claimed those warnings continued despite his response.
#warnings
The claims painted a tense picture inside the SiriusXM operation, with one source comparing the environment to a "cult."
Multiple insiders told The U.S. Sun that staffers faced strict expectations around Stern, 72. One source claimed employees received warnings before company parties.
"People were warned before any company parties not to speak to Howard," the insider alleged. The source added that employees had "actually gotten fired for it."
Stern had reportedly addressed similar rumors previously and denied any order against speaking with him. However, the insider claimed those warnings continued despite his response.
#warnings
3 months ago
Employers aren't abandoning performance-based pay raises after all.
Following backlash over workplaces doling out across-the-board salary increases, also known as "peanut **** er" raises, rather than providing raises based on individual performance, more employers plan to step back from that practice next year.
The new data from compensation research firm Payscale shows employers are likely to favor more differentiated, merit-based pay. Just 32% of organizations are planning a peanut **** er pay increase approach in 2027, down from 36% that actually gave one in 2026. "That's a significant drop-off," Ruth Thomas, pay equity strategist at Payscale, told Yahoo Finance.
Even better: Average pay **** ps are expected to tick up. Employers plan a 3.5% average increase in 2027, up from 3.4% in 2026. That's on par with inflation but far below 2023, when workers scored pay hikes averaging 4.8%.
"We're starting to see some optimism — 30% of US organizations expect higher salary increases in 2027 from 2026," Thomas said.
#salary
Following backlash over workplaces doling out across-the-board salary increases, also known as "peanut **** er" raises, rather than providing raises based on individual performance, more employers plan to step back from that practice next year.
The new data from compensation research firm Payscale shows employers are likely to favor more differentiated, merit-based pay. Just 32% of organizations are planning a peanut **** er pay increase approach in 2027, down from 36% that actually gave one in 2026. "That's a significant drop-off," Ruth Thomas, pay equity strategist at Payscale, told Yahoo Finance.
Even better: Average pay **** ps are expected to tick up. Employers plan a 3.5% average increase in 2027, up from 3.4% in 2026. That's on par with inflation but far below 2023, when workers scored pay hikes averaging 4.8%.
"We're starting to see some optimism — 30% of US organizations expect higher salary increases in 2027 from 2026," Thomas said.
#salary
