Toyota Australia Announces End to Altona Manufacturing, Office Relocation for White Collar Employees by 2017

Automaker Toyota is based in Japan and has plants all over the world, but the company’s Australian headquarters are headed for major job cuts after a proposed relocation. Toyota has announced that it will move its head office from Sydney to Melbourne in 2017. Many of the jobs that were supposed to go with the […]

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Winter Beauty Secrets: What You Can Do to Keep Your Hair and Skin Healthy as the Temperatures Drop

Winter is fast approaching — or is already here,in some parts of the United States. As a result, many Americans are digging out their gloves, scarves, and hats to stay warm as the temperatures drop. But outerwear doesn’t always protect skin and hair from the cold, and many find that their beauty routines for the […]

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Australian Skincare Line Made From Leftover Olive Oil Goes International

A unique skincare line from a family firm in Australia is making big waves overseas, and for good reason. The skincare line isn’t just natural and effective, it’s sustainable: all the soaps, body washes, balms and candles are made from the excess left over from manufacturing extra virgin olive oil for cooking. The Olive Oil […]

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Report Shows American Women Feel More Confident About Retiring Compared to Other Countries

Overall, American women are doing a better job of saving and preparing for retirement, and feeling more confident in their retirement prospects, compared to women in the rest of the world, according to a new study. However, there is a but: American women aren’t doing all that great or feeling all that thrilled about retirement […]

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Jury Rules Against AutoZone in $185 Million Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit

A federal jury in California ruled Nov. 17 that retail auto giant AutoZone Stores Inc. must pay $185 million in punitive damages to Rosario Juarez, a former employee who claims she experienced gender and pregnancy discrimination while working for the company. “Hopefully, this verdict sends a loud and clear message to AutoZone that the company […]

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Shoppers Are More Comfortable Buying Big-Ticket Items Online

Online shopping has revolutionized the market over the last several decades, and the marketplace continues to change. While goods like books, electronics, and clothing have long been popular online purchases, customers are now becoming more comfortable making their big-ticket purchases, such as appliances and hardwood flooring, online. ”You would never have thought appliances would be […]

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Students at CU Denver Design Accessible Homes for Veterans and Service Dogs

Custom homes make life more accessible for people with disabilities. Single-story homes with wide hallways are available for individuals in wheelchairs, and aging-in-place design compensates for the loss of mobility that can accompany old age. Now, architecture students at CU Denver are looking to take accessible custom home design one step further by designing homes […]

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