The U.K. Is Finally Cutting Ties With the EU. Here’s What Changes.
The U.K. leaves the European Union behind Thursday, 48 years after it joined the bloc, a significant shift in the…
Uber, Gig Companies Seek Labor Deals to Avoid Workers Becoming Employees
BARCELONA—Gig-economy companies in Europe, under pressure over employment rights, are looking to strike labor agreements that give workers some benefits…
Pandemic Reshapes U.S. Employment, Speeding Changes Across Industries
The pandemic and related restrictions shocked the U.S. job market earlier this year, leading to a labor-force reordering as the…
Companies Seek to Green the Grid With Trash Gas
Missouri hardly produces any natural gas, unless you count the hogs. The methane wafting from the manure ponds at swine…
Holiday Shoppers Steered Clear of Stores, Favoring Online Buying
Holiday sales grew, but not by much. During a remade shopping season, many Americans ditched stores for digital outlets. And…