Self-preferencing by large tech companies, like Amazon, faces scrutiny, with Congress considering the AICOA and OAMA bills to restrict the practice. A UMD Smith expert suggests these regulations could unintentionally raise consumer prices by reducing competition between sellers.
Trinity Health has announced the appointment of Cheryl James as Vice President and Regional Chief Human Resources Officer for the Illinois/Indiana Region, which includes Loyola Medicine and St. Joseph Health System, effective July 29.
By: Stephen Stone | Published: September 17, 2024 | 3:08 pm | SHARE: On Wednesday, Americans are primed to see the first reduction in the Federal Reserve’s benchmark interest rate in over four years. The size of the cut is widely expected to be either 0.25 or 0.5 percent.The Fed’s current benchmark rate of 5.25 percent is the highest in 23 years and was set to tame inflation that elevated quickly during the pandemic.
A report released today by the Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) at Tufts University's Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life assesses the likely impact of Massachusetts Ballot Question 5, which would phase out the “tipped minimum wage.” If Question 5 passes, businesses will need to directly pay the full $15 minimum wage for their tipped workers.
Peter Boumgarden, director of Olin Business School’s Koch Family Center for Family Enterprise at Washington University in St. Louis, discusses Vice President Kamala Harris’ plan to expand the small business tax credit and other ways in which the government can support existing small businesses.
Roughly 96% of union members voted Thursday to reject a proposed deal with the company that would have significantly boosted pay and benefits, but fell short of other union demands. ...
According to The Washington Post, “the findings are yet another example of how a supercharged rental market is squeezing people who also can’t afford to buy.” ...
New program brings unique and intentional approach to advancing partnerships that deliver tangible results for BGSU and its partners
Ivory Innovations and Call to Action Foundation celebrate the first units in their plan to bring more than 800 affordable housing options to Utah in the next 3 years.
U.S. inflation has eased to a three-year low, paving the way for the Federal Reserve to potentially cut interest rates next week. ...
By combining the U’s innovation engine with EPIC’s extensive network, the partnership will catalyze growth for early-stage technology companies across various sectors, including software, health and life sciences and financial technology.
The piece calls for a more nuanced understanding of China's automotive market dynamics in order to inform global policy decisions. ...
A new study finds there are two simple editing changes companies can make to their annual reports that improve investor confidence.
The LaundryCares Foundation is proud to announce that it has been awarded the David M. Rubenstein Prize as part of the 2024 Library of Congress Literacy Awards.
Last weekend, Soniqs traveled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to compete in the PUBG Esports World Cup. Soniqs’ PUBG team went on to win the World Championship - its 8th championship title since 2019 and second consecutive World Championship victory.
A new study finds some workplaces did a much better job than others at limiting employee turnover during the COVID pandemic. Specifically, researchers found units that fostered a sense of “collective engagement” among employees before the pandemic saw less employee turnover.
The Ivory Prize is an annual competition designed to uplift promising solutions to the persistent housing crisis. Any organization that is actively engaged in the pursuit of this mission, including entrepreneurs, startups, public entities, and nonprofits, is encouraged to submit a nomination.
Employers added 142,000 jobs in August, signaling a continued slowdown in the labor market as unemployment ticked down to 4.2 percent. ...
Google representatives will report to Alexandria, VA on Monday to face off with the Department of Justice for their second major antitrust trial this year. ...
Sasin School of Management, Chulalongkorn University, and the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) recently hosted the “GCEC NEW FRONTIER: BANGKOK SUMMIT 2024,” the first GCEC summit in Asia. The summit was the main event at the Sasin Impact Entrepreneurship 2024 (Sasin IEW).
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