wages

US Wage Growth Slows Slightly, Remains Historically High
US Wage Growth Slows Slightly, Remains Historically High
March 06, 2022  |  Economy

The wage growth in the U.S. slowed a little in February — though it was still at “historically high” levels, The Wall Street Journal reported...

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Labor and Wage Stats Serve as Inflationary Warning Signs for Main Street SMBs 
Labor and Wage Stats Serve as Inflationary Warning Signs for Main Street SMBs 
March 04, 2022  |  Economy

Economic data tell a story, and all stories have multiple angles. And while Friday’s job growth data show the biggest monthly gain in several months,...

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Today in Data: Walmart Enhances Fulfillment, Overstock Looks to Reduce Returns, Target Boosts Starting Hourly Wage
Today in Data: Walmart Enhances Fulfillment, Overstock Looks to Reduce Returns, Target Boosts Starting Hourly...
March 01, 2022  |  Today In Data

Overstock’s CEO says it’s critical to make returns better — or eliminate them altogether. Plus, Target employees will get up to $24 an hour as...

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Today in Retail: Overstock CEO Wants to End Returns; Party City Looks Ahead to Festive 2022
Today in Retail: Overstock CEO Wants to End Returns; Party City Looks Ahead to Festive...
February 28, 2022  |  Retail

Today in retail, Target is increasing its starting hourly pay to $24 in some markets, while eBay could soon accept cryptocurrency. Plus, Etsy picks up...

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Retail Wage War Escalates as Target Offers $24/Hour in Competitive Markets
Retail Wage War Escalates as Target Offers $24/Hour in Competitive Markets
February 28, 2022  |  Retail

Calling it “the next step” in an ongoing effort to raise the wages of hourly employees, Target announced Monday (Feb. 28) that it would boost starting...

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Free, Instant Access to Earned Wages Improves Employee Well-Being and Boosts Productivity
Free, Instant Access to Earned Wages Improves Employee Well-Being and Boosts Productivity
February 23, 2022  |  Payroll

At a time of pandemic-induced financial and economic hardship, waiting to get paid once a month can be challenging in the face of emergencies, surprise...

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Pinwheel CEO: Payroll Connectivity Gives Lenders View Into Consumer’s Total ‘Income Stack’
Pinwheel CEO: Payroll Connectivity Gives Lenders View Into Consumer’s Total ‘Income Stack’
January 21, 2022  |  API

As we earn our daily bread — the money we’re paid at 9-to-5 jobs or via gig work — there are foundational units that translate...

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Refyne Secures $82M for Its Earned Wage Access Platform
Refyne Secures $82M for Its Earned Wage Access Platform
January 12, 2022  |  Investments

Earned wage access platform Refyne has raised $82 million in a Series B funding round, which it will use to develop products, hire additional staff...

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Big Retailers Raising Wages Faster Than New $15 State Mandates
Big Retailers Raising Wages Faster Than New $15 State Mandates
December 29, 2021  |  Retail

Of the 26 states — and Washington, D.C. — mandating minimum wage raises in 2022, California and New York are the only states that will...

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