Where’s the Inflation From Tariffs? Just Wait, Economists Say.
From today’s New York Times: Tariffs raise consumer prices. It’s a view held by most economists since long before President Trump entered the White House. Prices rose when Mr. Trump…
As Retailers Offered Holiday Discounts, Shoppers Showed Up
From today’s New York Times: Heading into the holiday shopping season this year, retailers said they expected consumers to be more discerning — motivated by deals rather than a once-a-year…
Why Your Business Needs to Consider the 4-Day Workweek
From today’s Entrepreneur: The four-day workweek concept isn’t new. New Zealand and many European countries have proven it successful over recent years. Yet, with the shift to hybrid work and…
FTC Proposes a Ban on Non-Compete Contracts for Employees
From today’s Bloomberg News: The US Federal Trade Commission is proposing a ban on non-compete clauses in employment contracts that keep workers from switching jobs — a sweeping rule likely…
Congress Considers Crypto Consumer Protection Bill in Response to FTX Collapse
From today’s CNBC News: The shocking collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX has increased the urgency in Congress to understand what went wrong and pass legislation to try to prevent another…
Some Rail Workers Claim Biden “Turned His Back On Us” To Avery Rail Strike
From today’s NPR News: Matthew Weaver was excited earlier this week — even optimistic — as he and a coworker hung drywall at a rail yard in Lordstown, Ohio. The…
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Will Illinois Workers’ Rights Amendment would Empower Workers But Cost State?
From today’s CBS Chicago Online: You may be hearing some talk about a so-called Workers’ Rights Amendment on the November ballot in Illinois. But what does it actually do? CBS…
Why Work Feels Dysfunctional Right Now: A Psychologist, Labor Expert, and CEO Debate
From today’s CBNC News: Dysfunction in the Covid-era workforce has reached a fever pitch. If you’ve talked to anyone about work in the last month, you’ve probably discussed quiet quitting…
Railroad Labor Unions Threaten To Strike Over Quality Of Life Shortcomings In New Contract
From today’s CNBC Online: Two of the largest railroad unions in negotiations with railroad carriers have drawn a line in the sand: They are demanding more quality-of-life provisions be put…
What Remote Work Debate? They’ve Been Back at the Office for a While
From today’s New York Times: The competition for parking space is getting steeper. Commutes are inching longer. Workplace lounges are filling up with commotion as junior associates play cornhole. What…