It’s the ultimate case of une femme in Nouvelle-Zelande: Marine Barthomeuf is the only woman in a crew of 12 people in charge of the new tunnel boring machine drilling New Zealand’s largest transport infrastructure project. The Parisian-born engineer, 26,…
Read MoreColorado woman files whistleblower complaint against Amazon
A woman who says she was fired from Amazon’s giant sorting center in Thornton because she repeatedly raised concerns about COVID-19 risks there has filed a whistleblower complaint with the state labor department, according to two law firms representing her….
Read MoreYellen says U.S. debt ceiling could pinch in summer
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks as she joins White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki for the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S. May 7, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan ErnstWASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on…
Read MoreThe Dead Moose in the Office Next Door
Sometimes you do have to draw boundaries, and sometimes you have to learn to live with other people’s predilections. Credit…Margeaux Walter for The New York Times Supported by By Roxane Gay Send questions about the office, money, careers and work-life…
Read MoreBiden: Jobs report shows 'long way to go' in economic recovery
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden on Friday said there was a “long way to go” before the U.S. economy recovers from a pandemic-spurred slump and urged Washington to do more to help the American people after a disappointing jobs…
Read MorePerfect storm: How to beat the building blues
A post-Covid rush on home renovations and new builds has caused prices to skyrocket, frustrating delays and products to run out. Industry sources tell Jane Phare how to beat the building blues. Fletcher Building’s CEO Ross Taylor doesn’t rate himself…
Read MoreBribery and corruption: Stephen Borlase forfeits $3.5m but properties, cars unfrozen
A corrupt former businessman who was jailed for bribing public officials will forfeit millions of dollars to the Crown – but he’ll get to keep his home, bach and a vintage car. Stephen Borlase, the head of roading contracting business…
Read MoreHelp Wanted: Someone With Money and Connections
So you’ve been asked to become a director of a special purpose acquisition company, more commonly known as a SPAC. The job has something in common with being a director of a company. But there’s one big difference: Instead of…
Read MoreS'pore banks likely to sustain strong earnings this year but uncertainties prevail: Analysts
SINGAPORE – Local banks are likely to keep raking up robust earnings this year but lenders still face uncertainties surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, analysts told The Straits Times. DBS, OCBC and UOB all topped market expectations by reporting strong first-quarter…
Read MoreJobs report for April is expected to show another big gain.
Economists are expecting another big monthly jump in hiring when the Labor Department releases its April jobs report Friday morning. Forecasters surveyed by Bloomberg estimate that payrolls grew by 978,000 last month and that the unemployment rate fell to 5.8…
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