Looking for another sign of a strong economy? Nearly half of states in the U.S. just raised their minimum wage, and most small business owners reacted with a shrug. In the latest for the first quarter 2020, small business owners across the country report sustained optimism at the start of 2020, and only a minority report a negative business impact resulting from the increased minimum wages.In fact, in this quarter's survey, 57% of all small business owners say these minimum wage increases will have no impact at all on their business in 2020, indicating that they can absorb the cost of the...…Looking for another sign of a strong economy? Nearly half of states in the U.S. just raised their minimum wage, and most small business owners reacted with a shrug. In the latest for the first quarter 2020, small business owners across the country report sustained optimism at the start of 2020, and only a minority report a negative business impact resulting from the increased minimum wages.In fact, in this quarter's survey, 57% of all small business owners say these minimum wage increases will have no impact at all on their business in 2020, indicating that they can absorb the cost of the...WW…

Key PointsAfter two months or more of shelter-in-place rules, some workers are starting to grapple with what might be an uncomfortable realization: maybe they're happier working from home. In the latest , remote workers have a Workforce Happiness Index score of 75 out of a possible 100, topping the 71 among those who have continued to show up at workplaces. On nearly every question related to work satisfaction, those staying home report more positive measurements.Remote workers are more likely than those who have been going into the office during the outbreak to describe themselves as...…Key PointsAfter two months or more of shelter-in-place rules, some workers are starting to grapple with what might be an uncomfortable realization: maybe they're happier working from home. In the latest , remote workers have a Workforce Happiness Index score of 75 out of a possible 100, topping the 71 among those who have continued to show up at workplaces. On nearly every question related to work satisfaction, those staying home report more positive measurements.Remote workers are more likely than those who have been going into the office during the outbreak to describe themselves as...WW…