Economy

Economy
Carrot vs. Stick: Employers Look For Sweet Spot Between Vaccine Mandates And Incentives
August 27, 2021

As employers consider whether to encourage staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19, several companies are providing examples of how it can be done. Employers are using several different types of incentives to encourage employees to get vaccinated. Some are using a carrot, others a stick....

Economy
European Flights Fly Closer to Pre-Pandemic Levels
August 26, 2021

Driven by discount airfare tickets and a COVID-19 digital passport, European air travel has seemingly begun to bounce back from the pandemic, according to a Thursday (Aug. 26) Wall Street Journal article. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Economy
New Jobless Claims Inch Up As Delta Soars And Labor Shortage Continues
August 26, 2021

New jobless claims are up 4,000 for the week that ended Aug. 21 for a total of 353,000, according to the weekly report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Thursday (Aug. 26). The previous week’s report was revised up by 1,000 from 348,000...

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Two-Thirds of Main Street SMBs Got 2021 Sales Lift From Digital Payment Innovations
August 26, 2021

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Economy
Early US GDP Forecast Puts Q3 Rate At 5.7 Pct
August 25, 2021

The U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), a broad measure of economic activity, grew at an annualized rate of 5.7 percent during the third calendar quarter of 2021, which ends in about a week, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta estimates. Get the Full Story Complete...

Economy
Supply Chain Woes Crippling US Food Sector
August 25, 2021

The global supply chain slowdown is affecting some of the largest food distributors in the U.S., which are having trouble fulfilling orders because of a lack of workers, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Delta Air Lines To Require Testing And Fees For Unvaccinated Employees
August 25, 2021

In a quest to fight the spread of COVID-19 and have its employees become fully vaccinated, Delta Air Lines Inc. plans to require weekly testing for unvaccinated employees and charge them a $200 monthly health insurance fee, according to a Wednesday (Aug. 25) Wall Street...

Economy
Study Reveals Vaccine Policy Rift In Urban Vs Rural And Large Vs Small Businesses
August 24, 2021

The location and size of companies are two indicators of how likely businesses are to require or encourage vaccination for their employees, new PYMNTS data show. In short, the larger and more urban a company is, the more likely it is to have a policy...

Markets
European Businesses Rushing To List In The US
August 23, 2021

Higher valuations have European businesses listing in the U.S. at a higher rate than has been seen in decades, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...