CHOICE Act – Big wins for retailers

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 …

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Caught Up in the Entitlement Reform Debate – Again

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 …

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Key lessons emerge from off-year elections

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 …

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About 5 years ago

Why CEOs Need To Think Like Activist Investors

Why CEOs Need To Think Like Activist Investors – Fortune Commentary from Tim Ryan, U.S. chairman and senior partner at PwC examines why the number of activist investor campaigns launched has increased by 18 percent annually since 2012. Amazon’s Wage …

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About 5 years ago

Underemployment Is The New Unemployment

Underemployment Is The New Unemployment – Bloomberg Western countries are celebrating low joblessness, but much of the new work is precarious and part-time. An Employer’s Guide To Worksite Investigations And I-9 Audits – Forbes ICE raids continue to earn headlines as …

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About 6 years ago

American Business And #MeToo

American Business And #MeToo – The Economist The Economist argues that too few companies have properly responded to the #MeToo movement and their inaction is at their own peril – demonstrating that after public allegations, a company’s stock often takes …

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About 6 years ago

New Laws Aim To Make Work Hours More Predictable

New Laws Aim To Make Work Hours More Predictable – The Wall Street Journal Research indicates regular schedules benefit staffers’ well-being; complications for employers. Your Pay Is Probably Going Down Next Year – Bloomberg Despite the improving economy, companies have stubbornly …

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About 6 years ago

One Reason For Slow Wage Growth? More Benefits

One Reason For Slow Wage Growth? More Benefits – The New York Times One of the most perplexing questions about the nation’s economic recovery is why a tight labor market has not translated into faster wage growth. Part of the …

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