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Owen covers work, pay, and the companies changing both. He reads earnings calls so you don't have to and trusts payroll data more than press releases.
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ClimateAnalysis
Batteries made from salt-like materials are now rolling off factory lines. They're cheaper and safer, but they won't replace lithium everywhere.
By Priya Raman and Owen Castellano2 min read
BusinessAnalysis
Companies that cut a day say productivity held steady. Payroll records from 300 firms show where that's true, and where the extra day quietly came back.
By Owen Castellano1 min read