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Companies are taking a fresh look at PTO plans, fueled in part by the influx and increasing importance to the economy of high-tech and knowledge workers, employees whose jobs are primarily task- and deadline-oriented.

Getting all individual insurers into all exchanges could cut the premiums, economists say.

These morons stood in a row with loose, white, robe-like suits and pointed white hoods, holding makeshift wooden crosses, while a co-worker snapped a picture on his cell phone.

Employees spot empty gestures easily, and respond with disinterest and apathy. But when gestures take into account their perspectives and needs, they thrive.

Yet while more MBAs are being sought out, their pays not going up yet.

While few people agree on just about any aspect of Jill Abramsons dismissal as executive editor of the New York Times, theres general consensus on this: The company didnt handle it well.