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 …
From Appetizers To Tuition, Incentives To Job Seekers Grow – The New York Times Employers are finding ways to get applicants in the door, and to retain employees once they’re hired. America Is Driving the Global Economy. When Does That …
Why This City Is Sending Grocery Workers $1,000 Checks – The Washington Post A city in Southern California is using stimulus money to get hazard pay bonuses into the pockets of essential workers. Black And Hispanic Women Are Still Behind …
A Good Worker Is Hard To Find – The Wall Street Journal The subsidies for not working continue to hurt the labor market. Republicans, Don’t Ignore The Evidence On ‘Labor Shortages’ – The New York Times An opinion piece from the …
Wage Growth Is Holding Up In Aftermath Of The Economic Crash – The New York Times The pay increases are giving Democrats a bragging point. But it comes with risks: Gains could fade, or spark quicker price inflation. Restaurants, Supermarkets Can’t …
Labor Shortage Draws Attention Of U.S. Lawmakers – The Wall Street Journal Possible solutions include hiring bonuses for workers, expanded tax credits for employers. E.E.O.C. Says Companies Can Mandate Vaccines, But Few Push Ahead – The New York Times Companies …
For Many Workers, Change In Mask Policy Is A Nightmare – The New York Times After a shift by the C.D.C., employers withdrew mask policies that workers felt were protecting them from unvaccinated customers. Everything’s Becoming A Subscription, And The …
Why Restaurant Workers Are Demanding Better Wages And Working Conditions – The Washington Post Workers are taking their demands directly to employers, sometimes with the help of professional organizers, sometimes on their own. Even In The Face Of Surging Grocery Prices, …