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Millennials Head West Toward Success

A Brookings Institution recent analysis of census data has found that young people ages 25 to 34 prefer living in western cities. Between 2010 and 2013, the San Francisco and …

30 Million Music Festival Attendees Generate High Revenue

Summertime is all about pool parties, barbecues and music festivals. About 32 million people attend at least one music festival in the United States each year, according to Nielsen’s new …

Last Month Had Lowest Jobless Claims Since June 2000

Jobless claims in the U.S. over the past four weeks dropped to the lowest they have been in almost 15 years, according to data from the Labor Department. An average …

More Than Half of Managers Do Not Care

Despite the importance of good managers to a company’s success, just 35% of U.S. managers are engaged in their jobs, a new study has found. The Gallup study showed 51% …

More Women Leaders Means More Profits for Companies

For companies looking to boost profits, the answer may be to hire more women in executive roles. In a recent survey of 366 public companies across a range of industries …

MBA may Edge Out CFA for Banking Advancement

The choice between a master’s of business administration degree or a Chartered Financial Analyst designation may have just become clearer for those who wish to advance in the banking industry. …

Most Americans View Foreign Trade as an Opportunity

Most Americans still see foreign trade as chance to increase U.S. exports and grow the economy, a Gallup poll has found. Fifty-eight percent consider trade with other countries as favorable …

Jobless Claims are Dropping, Job Optimism is Rising

Those looking for signs that America’s economy is improving will find them in the rate of jobless claims and overall optimism about the country’s state of employment. Newly released reports …

Company Wellness Programs Aren’t Working Because People Aren’t Participating

When employees are healthy and happy, corporations benefit from increased productivity, fewer sick days and the chance for greater engagement. However, that doesn’t mean that corporate efforts to promote employee …

LinkedIn Boasts Strong Fourth Quarter, Full Year for 2014

LinkedIn’s launch into China and focus on new products resulted in a strong fourth quarter and solid year overall. The professional social-networking service reported revenue for the fourth quarter of …