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Some cried. Others were speechless. How frontline workers walked away with checks averaging $240,000, nearly equal Wall Street bonuses, when KKR sold their company
Personal FinanceSome cried. Others were speechless. How frontline workers walked away with checks averaging $240,000, nearly equal Wall Street bonuses, when KKR sold their company
By Shawn TullyMarch 29, 2026
Meta executives could earn nearly $1 billion each if they hit goals in pursuit of a $9 trillion valuation
C-SuiteMeta executives could earn nearly $1 billion each if they hit goals in pursuit of a $9 trillion valuation
By Claire ZillmanMarch 28, 2026
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BankingWall Street bonuses hit an all-time record in 2025—but the outlook for 2026 is already darkening
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 26, 2026
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SuccessIn 2026, many employers are ditching merit-based pay bumps in favor of ‘peanut butter raises’
By Emma BurleighFebruary 2, 2026
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NewslettersWhile worker bonuses decrease, pay transparency is on the rise in 2026
By Kristin StollerJanuary 5, 2026
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C-SuiteExiting CEO left each employee at his family-owned company a $443,000 gift—but they have to stay 5 more years to get all of it
By Nick LichtenbergDecember 30, 2025
Homeland Security secretary promises $10,000 bonuses for select TSA agents who worked during the government shutdown—but there’s a catch
North AmericaHomeland Security secretary promises $10,000 bonuses for select TSA agents who worked during the government shutdown—but there’s a catch
By Sydney LakeNovember 14, 2025
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SuccessMark Cuban called for workers to get a slice of their employers’ $33 trillion success—now, Samsung is awarding shares to staff for the first time
By Jessica Coacci and Orianna Rosa RoyleOctober 16, 2025
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NewslettersWhat happens when C-suite pay becomes all or nothing
By Ruth UmohOctober 6, 2025
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SuccessAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei says his employees are refusing Zuckerberg’s $100 million payout—and he’s not even matching salaries to keep them
By Emma BurleighAugust 4, 2025
Starbucks just posted a $360K-salary job ad—but candidates need ‘tact and decorum’ and a specialist qualification to apply
SuccessStarbucks just posted a $360K-salary job ad—but candidates need ‘tact and decorum’ and a specialist qualification to apply
By Emma BurleighMay 28, 2025
U.S. military spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troops amid enlistment shortfalls
FinanceU.S. military spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troops amid enlistment shortfalls
By Lolita C. Baldor and The Associated PressMay 25, 2025
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV.
SuccessPope Leo XIV just took the top job in the Catholic Church—and the role comes with a $33,000-a-month paycheck
By Emma BurleighMay 9, 2025
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FinanceMacy’s to claw back executive bonuses due to accounting scandal
By Nicola M. White, Jeannette Neumann and BloombergApril 2, 2025
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli attends as Eric Adams kicks off his general election campaign for Mayor at City Hall Park.
FinanceWall Street bonus pot surges to record-high $47.5 billion, but the outlook is dim 
By Amanda GerutMarch 26, 2025
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