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 …
In A Strong Economy, Why Are So Many Workers On Strike? – The New York Times The backdrop for this trend is a rising gap between the money employers are making and the portion they’re sharing with workers. Coalition …
The Movement To Make Workers’ Schedules More Humane – Vox Fair workweek laws, which aim to end unpredictable scheduling for workers, explained. Giving Marginalized People A Second Chance In The Workforce – Nation’s Restaurant News Socially minded restaurants seek …
Older Workers Just Want A Little Flex Time – Bloomberg Like their millennial offspring, they don’t want to be hemmed in by rigid schedules. Free College Won’t Be Enough To Prepare Americans For The Future Of Work – The …
Target Raised Wages. But Some Workers Say Their Hours Were Cut, Leaving Them Struggling. – CNN Business CNN Business interviewed 23 current and former Target employees in recent months, including department managers, who say hours have been scaled back even …
Opinion: Legislation To Help America’s Workforce – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The CEO of Home Depot weighs in on workforce development. What ‘Women’s Work’ Looks Like – The Wall Street Journal Women make up about half of the U.S. workforce …
Tipping Fatigue Is Real, Especially For Travelers – The Washington Post The economics of the service industry has shifted to make it the direct responsibility of the customers to subsidize the salary of the workers. Wage Inequality Is Surging …
A ‘Grass Roots’ Campaign To Take Down Amazon Is Funded by Amazon’s Biggest Rivals – The Wall Street Journal Walmart, Oracle and mall owner Simon Property Group are secret funders behind a nonprofit that has been highly critical of the …