The answer may be a simple “thank you!” It turns out that workers just want a little appreciation. A new poll of 2,000 U.S. employees found that 55% feel more appreciated during the holiday ...

The raises would be spread out over a five-year period, with a final 4% wage increase, under terms of a tentative contract.

THANK YOU. SURPRISE ASIDE ... JUDGE’ The five Sacramento County Board of Supervisors are getting a big pay raise.In a 4-1 vote Tuesday, they voted in favor of a roughly 36% salary increase.