Hotels struggle to staff up as COVID-19 vaccine boosts travel
New hires can earn $500 bonuses at some establishments, while many hotel job openings go unfilled.
Employers can incentivize workers to get COVID-19 vaccine
Employers can offer incentives to workers to become immunized, but they may not be "coercive." Experts aren't sure what that means.
As COVID-19 ebbs, Americans care what they look like again
Retailers are benefiting from a renewed consumer focus on their appearance, with clothing and beauty products a hot seller.
Restaurant aid runs dry, leaving owners hungry for more
A business owner who received a grant from the program said the financial award "changed everything."
Saks will require its workers to return vaccinated
The e-commerce brand said its lower Manhattan office will become "default workplace" for NYC employees come September.
Newark mayor unveils a guaranteed-basic-income program
Four hundred city residents living below the poverty line will receive $12,000 over two years.
Companies see mask surplus as sales evaporate
Last year's must-have pandemic PPE and accessory is no longer a hot seller. What to do with them all?
Kroger to drop mask requirement for vaccinated shoppers
Nation's largest supermarket chain says those immunized against COVID-19 will no longer have to cover their faces.
How to cope with "Zoom fatigue"
Endless video calls have left many people feeling burnt out. But there is a simple fix, one expert says.
For small businesses, a conundrum over change in mask guidance
Although some employers are ready to drop their mask mandates, customers remain hesitant. Owners await word from OSHA.
Have a pacemaker? Keep your cell phone at least 6 inches away
Magnets in portable consumer devices can cause implanted medical devices to malfunction, FDA warns.
Chick-fil-A rationing sauce amid supply shortage
The chicken chain is allowing customers just one sauce packet per entree ordered to cope with tight supply.
Older Americans eager to travel internationally again
One travel advisor said he saw a 110% uptick in new bookings from senior clients over the course of a month.
Gas shortages worsen as fuel prices spike after pipeline attack
Four states declare emergencies as some local gas stations run out empty amid panic buying at the pumps.
Apple's AirTags pose stalking risk, tech expert warns
After testing the new Bluetooth device, Washington Post tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler worries it could be misused.