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Smartasset
1 month ago
Women in technology

Women Make Up to 37% Less Than Men in Some U.S. Counties - 2024 Study

Women in Prince George's County, MD, earn slightly more than men.
Wyoming, Utah, Louisiana, Alabama, and West Virginia have the widest gender pay gaps in the United States. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
2 months ago
Women in technology

These are the cities with the largest gender pay gaps

Equal Pay Day highlights gender pay gaps.
Cities like Frisco, Texas, and Irvine, California, have significant disparities in earnings. [ more ]
The Mercury News
2 months ago
Women in technology

California has 2nd-smallest wage gap between women and men in US

California women have a relatively small gender pay gap compared to other states.
California women's incomes are higher than the national average, contributing to the smaller pay gap. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
Business

Fast-food workers make $20 an hour. California's other low-wage earners ask: What about us?

Low-wage workers in certain sectors in California are not benefiting from the recent increases in minimum wages, causing disparity and a call for equal treatment. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Business

Why Companies Are Nervous About the Consumer

Consumers are reducing spending, creating a divide between mass-market and less price-sensitive sectors, affecting economic perceptions.
The economy is divided between the affluent with strong spending power and the less-affluent facing increasing debt and financial challenges. [ more ]
The Conversation
1 week ago
Marketing

Want to be an influencer? Our research shows what you need to know first

Influencer industry can be challenging and poorly paid. [ more ]
The Conversation
1 week ago
Marketing

Want to be an influencer? Our research shows what here's what you need to know first

Making a living as an influencer is hard work and often poorly paid. [ more ]
Black Enterprise
1 month ago
Remote teams

Remote Workers Forfeit $22K Annually By Staying Home

Remote workers are experiencing a substantial loss in income, around $22,000 annually, compared to in-office workers.
Employers may need to offer higher pay to attract and retain employees if they cannot provide the flexibility of remote work. [ more ]
Yahoo Finance
3 months ago
Remote teams

The remote-work revolution is morphing into a perk for the wealthiest, most educated workers

Wealthy, college-educated employees are more likely to have the option to work from home compared to lower-income workers.
The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the divide in remote work opportunities based on sector, pay, and location. [ more ]
FlowingData
2 months ago
Education

Diversity in college admissions without considering race

Factors like parent income can play a significant role in college admissions diversity.
Using scatter plots to demonstrate theoretical student admissions scenarios. [ more ]
Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
2 months ago
Boston

Boston Back Bay Condo Broker: Wife Vs Celtics Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Brittney reveals affair and leaves Dan for lawyer with more income
Article mentions Boston Back Bay condos for sale in 2024 [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

More than 300,000 families in poverty despite parents working full-time

Over 300,000 families in poverty despite full-time work
High housing costs contribute to financial struggles [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

1 in 4 New York City Children Now Lives in Poverty

Nearly two million New York City residents, including one in four children, lived in poverty in 2022, with 23 percent of the city's residents in poverty.
The surge in poverty was largely attributed to the end of pandemic-era government policies like the expanded child tax credit and enhanced unemployment insurance. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

New York's Millionaire Class Is Growing. Other People Are Leaving.

The ranks of millionaires have surged in New York while lower- and middle-income residents are leaving the city.
Black and Hispanic families making between $32,000 and $65,000 were leaving New York at the fastest rate last year. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Top five areas for low-paid jobs are all in London, Living Wage Foundation report reveals

Five London boroughs have the highest proportion of jobs not paying a real living wage.
Living Wage Foundation calculates rates based on the cost of living, higher in London. [ more ]
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