Labor Department quietly cuts employment growth in half
The labor market increasingly resembles the imposing visage of the Wizard of Oz, with disappointment behind the curtain. Just look at the latest job numbers. Recent data indicate the economy added about half as many...
California to turn unused school land into millions of housing units
In an effort to address a lack of housing that officials say has contributed to a shrinking teaching workforce, the California Department of Education is planning on converting undeveloped school lots into affordable housing. State...
Are you dreamscrolling? Three ways to gain control
Beth Martin may be a designer in Charleston, South Carolina, but, in her head, she is in the south of France, touring a 1700s chateau. Real estate site Zillow is where Martin tends to take...
Seven trends reshaping the workplace
Where and how we work has changed a lot in the past several years. Collectively, we’ve experienced some of the most significant and far-reaching changes in the world of work since the Industrial Revolution. Zoom...
Creating habits in an age of distraction
There’s no doubt that we are more distracted than ever in our age of screens. Everything from the latest news on social media to our favorite movie to online shopping is only a few...
