Alana Semuels

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Why Americans Want Part-Time Jobs Again

The pandemic made workers reevaluate their priorities; the strong labor market gives them the power to ask for better schedules.

By Alana Semuels

Why Gas Prices Are Cheaper Right Now

Overall, demand is lower says one expert. And if EV sales continue, that could continue to help drive down the cost of gas.

By Alana Semuels

New Offices for Hybrid Work Look Like This

The pandemic is over, but return to office mandates have largely failed. Companies are planning for the new future.

By Alana Semuels

Return-to-Office Full Time Is Losing

The pandemic may be over, but employees are refusing to return to the office full-time.

By Alana Semuels

Microsoft's CEO Doesn’t Think Now's the Time to Stop on AI

TIME spoke with Nadella about Microsoft’s principles around AI, how the technology could transform work, and what safeguards should look like

By Alana Semuels

The Problems at Allied Universal

People who work for the company told TIME that training and oversight is lacking, and they often feel unprepared for dangers on the job.

By Alana Semuels

Microsoft's CEO Responds To Concerns About AI

The benefits of AI far outweigh potential social consequences, says Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft.

By Alana Semuels

In the World of Private Security, There Aren't Many Rules or Regulations

This story is two of three in Insecure, a series about the private security industry. Read Part 1: Private Security Guards Are Replacing Police Across America. And part 3: The Problems Inside North America's Largest...

By Alana Semuels

Private Security Guards Are Replacing Police Across America

Here's why—and how that's making all of us less safe

By Alana Semuels / PHILADELPHIA

Is Your EV Worth the Extinction of a Species?

The U.S. needs lithium to make EV batteries. The preservation of an obscure plant, Tiehm’s buckwheat, is getting in the way.

By Alana Semuels

Dollar Stores Are Violating Government Rules

As Dollar General and Dollar Tree stores continue to grow, labor violations and penalties at the stores are on the rise.

By Alana Semuels

A Guide to Energy Efficiency Tax Credits

The Inflation Reduction Act offers credits and rebates for consumers purchasing an EV or making their homes more climate-friendly.

By Alana Semuels

Inequality in the U.S. is Finally Lessening

The U.S. economy might be slowing, but things are looking up for lower-income workers.

By Alana Semuels

Banks Are Going to Cause a Recession Again

For the second time in the 21st century, mistakes in the financial sector could topple the economy.

By Alana Semuels

Maybe Americans Don’t Mind High Prices Anymore

As inflation keeps rising, economists and companies wonder if U.S. shoppers have become less price-conscious.

By Alana Semuels

All This Economic Good News is Just Confusing

The latest U.S. jobs report shows that the economy gained 311,000 jobs in February. But analysts are conflicted on whether that's a good thing.

By Alana Semuels

Why There Are No Houses to Buy in Many U.S. Cities

The housing market might be softening in some parts of the U.S., but in others, inventory is so low that it's a nightmare for many buyers

By Alana Semuels

Why Women Still Make Much Less Than Men

A new Pew report shows that there is still a significant pay gap between men and women in the U.S.—and offers insight into why.

By Alana Semuels

The U.S. Economy Is Doing Too Well

The most recent U.S. inflation numbers show a strong economy—but signal a bad situation for Americans who aren't rich.

By Alana Semuels

Empathetic Employers Were a Pandemic Blip

Why DEI initiatives, remote work, mental health days, and other work benefits from 2020 are disappearing.

By Alana Semuels
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