Wage Theft Is A Huge Problem, Knowing How Huge Is Hard

In theory, America’s low-wage workers are protected by federal law. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the vast majority of employees are entitled to at least the federal minimum wage and overtime pay for any and all hours worked over 40 in a week. In practice, employers routinely cheat their workers out of both. It’s called wage theft and it’s a massive problem.

Billion Dollar Companies that Started in Garage

Every new company has to start somewhere. And who told you that to launch a new business you need a corporate office? Amazon, Apple, HP, Disney, Google all started in garages and became billion dollar corporations. In this infographic, check out the most gigantic businesses in the world that launched in someone’s garage.

16 Employee Perks Your Team Wants More Than a Pay Raise

Most companies agree that people are their most valuable assets. What they fail to realize is that for today’s worker, salaries are more of a threshold than a scorecard. In fact, there are many more effective ways to keep your talent happy and engaged. But what perks really matter to employees? If salaries don’t always move the needle, what does?

The Leading Causes of Workplace Injuries

The 10 causes of workplace injuries listed in this infographic make up 85% of all workplace injuries in the U.S. and cost $55.4 billion annually, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Odds are you encounter hazards that could cause some of these injuries.

It’s A Gig World Out There: Work It!

What is the gig economy anyway? From transportation, shopping, and yes, even moving, the gig economy is taking over. Enabled by technology platforms that connect freelancers to clients, it is easier than ever to be your own boss. Learn all about this emerging trend in work from this infographic from Self Storage.

The Office 1986 vs. 2016

The design of an office can increase productivity and worker satisfaction, or it can dampen and discourage it. This infographic from Avanti Systems shows that over the last thirty years, offices have changed to accommodate not only technological advances, but social ones, as well.