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America is running low on mechanics, electricians, and plumbers.Ford thinks it can help solve the problem by getting younger workers under the hood of its new pickup trucks, enticing them with free Carhartt gear and tools.The automaker and 137-year-old workwear brand told Business Insider they’re launching a multi-year partnership to address what both call a looming workforce crisis.The partnership aims to train thousands of blue collar workers, a bet that the two Detroit-based brands can reinvigorate America’s manual labor pipeline.The partnership includes three main components: opening a ToolBank USA location in Detroit that will lend 25,000 tools annually to workers…

On Saturday, the Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers in an NFL playoff game that had everything: a bitter rivalry, an old-school outdoors atmosphere, and a historic comeback (or choke-job, depending on your POV).It also happened to be a (mostly) streaming-only game. Did you notice? Or care?I didn’t. Except for about 30 seconds, when I was trying to find out what network was showing the game, and it took me a beat to realize it was on Amazon’s Prime Video. Then I booted up my app and watched the game without any issue. Just like any other NFL game.In…

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board sanctioned an audit firm, its owner and a former audit manager for multiple violations.Processing ContentOne order sanctions Zwick CPA and Jack Zwick, while another sanctions Jeffrey Hoskow, who served as the engagement partner, in relation to the audit of Genie Energy for the year ended Dec. 31, 2022.  The PCAOB found the firm and Zwick failed to:Properly plan, identify and assess the risks of material misstatement;Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to support the firm’s opinion on internal control over financial reporting;Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence as to Genie’s reported and unbilled revenues;Prepare the audit…

President Donald Trump has floated some big ideas to make life more affordable for everyday Americans in the last week, but one veteran economist has his doubts that they’ll make much of a difference.In fact, he sees the plans to lower mortgage rates and cap credit card interest as potentially doing more harm than good.Trump revealed plans to bring down mortgage rates and make credit card debt cheaper. For mortgages, he said he had directed “representatives” to buy $200 billion of mortgage bonds, while his plan for credit cards entails capping interest at 10% for a year.The president framed both…

“The Diary of a CEO” host and entrepreneur Steven Bartlett swears by his scenario-based “Culture Test” in hiring, and says there’s one question he loves, but that’s rarely answered correctly.Speaking on the “Hot Smart Rich” podcast, Bartlett said he uses a 35-question test rather than asking about academic grades to determine how people will act in a given situation and identify high-performing employees.The question he loves goes like this: There’s an event that’s six weeks away, and an important supplier said they won’t be able to get you the things you need in time. The options are: scale back the event, push…

The U.S. Supreme Court Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The U.S. Supreme Court appeared sympathetic to state laws banning transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports. To date, 27 states have enacted laws barring transgender participation in sports. Supporters say the laws are needed to ensure fairness in athletic competition and to prevent athletes whose assigned sex at birth was male from having an unfair advantage in women’s sports. Opponents of these laws say they discriminate based on sex, in violation of both federal law and the Constitution’s guarantee to equal protection of…

Uber Eats and DoorDash workers in New York City have missed out on hundreds of millions of dollars due to how the apps collect tips, according to a new report released by the city on Tuesday.The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) estimated that the app’s tipping processes in the city have deprived gig delivery workers of $550 million since December 2023. That was the month that New York City’s minimum pay law for delivery workers took effect.Around the same time, Uber Eats and DoorDash shifted the option for New York City customers to leave a tip…

2026-01-13T18:15:35.285Z Share Copy link Email Facebook WhatsApp X LinkedIn Bluesky Threads lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. The first Barbie doll hit shelves in 1959, making the iconic toy 67 years old in 2026. Barbies have offered broader representations of race, body type, and careers over the years. The “Barbie” movie, directed by Greta Gerwig, sparked the “Barbiecore” trend in 2023. Barbies have offered broader representations…

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill into law on Jan. 12 that adds a pathway to CPA licensure.Processing ContentIn addition to the existing 150-credit-hour path, CPA candidates can qualify with a bachelor’s degree, two years of experience and passing the CPA Exam. The law also ensures practice mobility, enabling CPAs licensed in other states to practice in New Jersey. The legislation goes into effect Feb. 11, 2026. New Jersey Gov. Phil MurphyEva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg The New Jersey Society of CPAs worked with bill sponsors Assemblyman Sterley Stanley (D-18) and Sen. Anthony Bucco (R-25) on the bill. It passed…

President Donald Trump isn’t backing down from his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, even as an increasing number of fellow Republicans express a desire to cool tensions.”Well, he’s billions of dollars over budget,” Trump told reporters at the White House Tuesday morning before departing for a trip to Michigan. “So, he’s either incompetent or he’s crooked. I don’t know what he is, but he certainly doesn’t do a very good job.”On Sunday, Powell released an extraordinary video statement, confirming that he is under a criminal investigation for testimony he gave before Congress about renovations to the Fed’s headquarters.…