Elizabeth, Author at Harvester Financial Credit Union

The Benefits of Being a Pet Friendly Company

Being a pet friendly company can bring real bottom-line benefits, insurer Nationwide reports. A recent study conducted by Nationwide, in partnership with the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), reveals that 90 percent of employees in pet friendly workplaces feel highly connected to their company’s mission; fully engaged with their work; and willing to recommend their employer to…

U.S. Home Equity Lines Of Credit Increase, According to ATTOM Data Solutions

Americans are increasingly tapping their home equity, a new report from property database ATTOM Data Solutions finds. ATTOM Data Solutions has released its Q1 2018 U.S. Residential Property Loan Origination Report, which shows that more than 1.8 million (1,813,691) loans secured by residential property (1 to 4 units) were originated in Q1 2018, down 5…

Tired Employees Cost Employers

A recent survey from the National Safety Council found 90 percent of America’s employers have been negatively impacted by tired employees, with half saying they’ve had an employee fall asleep on the job. Fifty-seven percent of employers have experienced absenteeism, and another 32 percent report injuries and near-misses due to fatigued employees, according to the survey.…

The Pros and Cons of Working from Home, According to Robert Half

Job seekers are enticed by work from home options but are aware of the pitfalls, suggests new research from global staffing firm Robert Half. More than three quarters of professionals surveyed (77 percent) said they are more likely to accept a job offer if there’s the possibility of telecommuting at least some of the time.…

Inflation Edges Up

A key measure of price inflation rose in May, and year-over-year now stands at a six-year high, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent in May on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.2 percent in April. Over the last 12 months,…

Solid Job Growth to Continue, According to The Conference Board

The current strong job growth should continue, despite a dip in certain employment indicators, The Conference Board reports. According to the Board, The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI) decreased in May, after five consecutive monthly gains. The index now stands at 107.69, down from 108.00 (a downward revision) in April. The change represents a…

Fewer Homeowners Are Underwater on Their Mortgages

More than a decade after the housing market collapsed, the recovery has passed another milestone. The share of homeowners who owe more than the value of their home is 9.1 percent, falling below 10 percent for the first time since the housing market fell, according to online real estate company Zillow. The typical U.S. home…

More Companies Offering Promotions without Raises, According to OfficeTeam

Nearly two in five HR managers (39 percent) say it’s common for their company to offer employees promotions without salary increases, according to new research from staffing firm OfficeTeam. That’s a 17-point jump from a similar 2011 survey. How do professionals feel about this practice? Nearly two-thirds of workers (64 percent) reported they’d be willing to…

Gig Economy Blues

Around 3.8 percent of workers-or 5.9 million persons–held what are called \”contingent jobs\” in May of last year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports. These contingent workers are persons who do not expect their jobs to last or who report that their jobs are temporary. In other words, these are \”gigs\” not proper jobs.…

Home Flipping Rate Matches Six-Year High

House flipping has matched a six year high, with 48,457 U.S. single family homes and condos being flipped in the first quarter of 2018, according to property database curator ATTOM Data Solutions. ATTOM Data Solutions publishes a Home Flipping Report. The latest release shows that house flipping actually declined a bit in Q1 — down…