As retail operators return to work this week after what was hopefully a busy Memorial Day weekend for them, they should be encouraged by some rare good news out of Washington D.C. The industry had some big wins last week …
The President recently made headlines with the release of his first draft budget proposal and while some convenience store operators might applaud the perceived “belt tightening”, leading brands need to be aware of a few hidden minefields. Most prominent among …
The actions this week by two state attorneys general over the constitutionality of President Trump’s overseas business dealings have very little to do with the P&Ls of operators. But here’s why it matters to your business and employees–In the grand …
In political terms, 2017 is what’s known as an “off year.” Only a few states have elections but two are for governorships – Virginia and New Jersey – and we have had a couple of notable congressional special elections thrown …
Thriving Hotel Industry Scrambles For Workers – The New York Times With more travelers and fewer job seekers nationwide, the tight job market is squeezing the hospitality industry. Amazon’s Effort To Recruit 30,000 Workers Collides With Saturated Job Market …
For The First Time, Most New Working-Age Hires In The U.S. Are People Of Color – The Washington Post The surge of minority women getting jobs has helped push the U.S. workforce across a historic threshold. For the first time, …
Workers Are Fleeing Big Cities for Smaller Ones – And Taking Their Jobs With Them – The Wall Street Journal Workers are fueling a renaissance in American cities that lie outside the major job hubs. The World Wastes Tons …
‘I Feel More Independent.’ California City Tests Out Universal Basic Income Plan – TIME Magazine In February, the city launched the Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration, a pilot program spearheaded by a new mayor and financed in part by the nonprofit …
Gen Z Is Shaping The Future Of Work – Medium How employers like Athleta are stepping up to meet the values of the next generation. Corporations Step Into Gun Control Void – The Hill Some of the nation’s largest …
Graying Workforce, Low Unemployment Changing Way Employers Look For Workers – The Denver Post Older adults are the fastest growing labor segment in the United States and the world as low unemployment and difficulties recruiting and retaining talent is making …
As Grass-Roots Labor Activism Rises, Will Unions Take Advantage? – The New York Times Workers in industries like education, hospitality and technology are growing more assertive, engaging in strikes and informal walkouts at levels unseen in decades and taking part …