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 …
New York City Union Uses Its Size To Leverage Improved Maternity Care – The Wall Street Journal Expectant mothers in the health fund are largely low-wage workers and women of color, its director says. As Politics Creep Into Philanthropy, …
The Radical Plan For Taming Capitalism: Give Everyone A Share Of Wall Street – The Washington Post Faced with a staggering rise in inequality, even European countries such as France and Italy have in recent years abandoned higher taxes on …
Labor Dept. Moves To Expand Religion Exemption For Hiring And Firing – The New York Times The Labor Department has proposed a rule that would allow more federal contractors to base employment decisions on religion, a move that rights advocates …
Employers Can’t Retrain The U.S. By Themselves – Bloomberg Preparing workers for the age of automation will require greater government investment. More States Are Banning Questions About Salary History In Job Interviews. What To Say If You’re Asked About …
‘This Will Be Catastrophic’: Maine Families Face Elder Boom, Worker Shortage In Preview Of Nation’s Future – The Washington Post The disconnect between Maine’s aging population and its need for young workers to care for that population is expected to …
The Rise Of The Virtual Restaurant – The New York Times Food delivery apps are reshaping the restaurant industry – and how we eat – by inspiring digital-only establishments that don’t need a dining room or waiters. ICE Raids …
Why SoulCycle And Equinox Could Be Especially Vulnerable To Boycotts – The Washington Post Leaders of many companies believe that marketing themselves in similarly “prosocial” ways will insulate them from criticism, McDonnell and King write: “Proactive social responsibility is thought …