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A GAO report found the US government paid federal employees $9.5bn in paid administrative leave in 2025, a 435% rise from 2023, largely tied to the deferred resignation program under Trump administration Doge cuts. The article highlights criticism from Public Citizen and Senator Patty Murray that the cuts were haphazard, wasteful, and harmful to federal services.
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New Census data shows real median household income rose 2.6% to a record $87,460 in 2025, while the poverty rate fell to 10.2% and child poverty hit an all-time low. The article also notes that gains were strongest among high earners and that medical costs pushed millions below the supplemental poverty line.
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New Census Bureau survey data shows about 55% of workers use AI on the job, with many reporting time savings of one to four hours per task. The article breaks down common AI uses such as research, writing, idea generation, and administrative work, while noting that learning new technology can initially reduce productivity.
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A GAO report found the Trump administration spent $9.5 billion on federal employee administrative leave in 2025, a sixfold increase driven largely by the DOGE-era deferred resignation buyout. OPM's director defended it as a one-time cost producing $40 billion in annual savings, while the GAO said OPM lacks data to track the program's actual costs and verify long-term savings.
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Amazon is raising minimum hourly pay for eligible full-time US operations workers by $1 to $20 and launching a new financial-services benefit for employees and their families. The article compares the pay with Walmart, Target, and Costco and notes Amazon’s average total compensation including benefits.
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A GAO watchdog report found the Trump administration spent nearly $7 billion on DOGE's deferred resignation program, contributing to a 435% increase in paid administrative leave costs. The administration says the buyouts produce $40 billion in annual savings, while the report notes data limitations and related court challenges to federal firings. The article also includes a reinstated worker describing emotional and mental-health strain from the chaotic process.
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A psychotherapist describes how toxic bosses can mirror emotionally abusive partners, using a case study of a manager who humiliated and manipulated employees. She outlines warning signs such as initial charm, intermittent reinforcement, public humiliation, and chronic stress responses. The piece is workplace-advice commentary rather than political reporting.
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. said in an interview that he expects college football players to unionize and called the idea of NFL veterans returning to college football 'crazy.' He tied the prediction to NIL giving players more leverage and also discussed training with special operations forces.
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Amazon announced it will raise minimum starting pay for full-time operations workers to $20 an hour and add grocery discounts and other perks for U.S. employees. The piece reports the company's wage and benefit changes without evaluating them along political or ideological lines.
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Four Minneapolis City Council members proposed an ordinance requiring a human safety monitor in every driverless car operating in the city, aiming to protect rideshare jobs. Waymo says the rule would amount to a de facto ban on autonomous vehicles. A public hearing is scheduled for Sept. 22.
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Amazon said it is raising minimum starting pay for full-time core operations employees to $20 an hour and adding grocery discounts and a banking benefit for U.S. workers. The article compares Amazon's pay with Walmart and Target and notes past labor disputes and an OSHA settlement.
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Schools in England are to receive around £500m in extra funding to help cover this year's teachers' pay award, lowering the risk of a strike ballot by the National Education Union. The government says the money comes from savings in employer pension contributions, while unions broadly welcome the move and opposition figures question whether it is genuinely new funding.