Productivity

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is advocating for a 32-hour workweek, citing the potential for advancements in artificial intelligence and automation to provide workers with more personal time. What Happened: Sanders, in a recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, outlined his vision for a...

Since its launch in 2006, the MacBook has become synonymous with power, design, and integration. Apple’s flagship laptop, designed for both consumer and professional users, has continually evolved to include features that improve user productivity and workflow. A key component of this...

By Monique Zubicki, Head of Sales at Interguard   The shift to remote work has led company leaders to think about how to treat employees fairly and monitor productivity when most workers are not in the office.  A lot of startups that have gone “remote first” have policies that...

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said on Thursday there are no serious short-term obstacles that could derail the economic momentum. According to a Bloomberg report, Yellen emphasized the fact that the U.S. unemployment rate has reached a low level while the labor market is strong and wage...

Ben Bernanke, the former Fed Chairman, told CNBC that slow productivity growth is weighing on the U.S. economy. Bernanke added that additional capital investment is needed to spur further growth. Shares of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) remained higher by 0.6 percent following...

In a new report, analysts at Goldman Sachs discuss what they are calling the “productivity paradox” in the U.S. economy. Analysts see relatively weak production growth in the U.S. but believe that the number might not accurately portray the true contribution from information...

U.S. stocks were mostly higher as the Dow and S&P 500 closed the day at record highs. The Fed's Beige book contained positive commentary on improved employment with “widespread” gains across all 12 districts. Manufacturing activity improved in most districts along with...

U.S. stocks were mixed as Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen presented a prepared testimony which did not rattle investors. The Dow posted a triple-digit point gain after falling 43 points. The Nasdaq, on the other hand, declined as many momentum and Internet names were hit hard. Russian...

According to Flurry Analytics, the percentage of paid apps on the App Store fell from 20 percent in 2011 to 10 percent in 2013. That’s a 10 percent drop in two years, and the trend is likely to continue. In general, Flurry said, people seemed to want free content even if it meant putting up...