by dankeelan | Aug 1, 2021 | Benefits, Jobs, Leadership, Management
As much as labor dynamics have flared of late, the national hourly crew turnover rate for limited-service restaurants today sits well above the 100 percent mark—a number virtually unchanged from 2019, according to Black Box Intelligence. It’s a reality surfacing some...
by dankeelan | Aug 1, 2021 | Benefits, Featured, U.S. Economy
When the coronavirus pandemic first hit home, millions of jobs were shed within weeks. Thankfully, lawmakers stepped up and boosted unemployment benefits at the start of the pandemic to help jobless workers who may not have had savings to fall back on. But a...
by dankeelan | Jul 27, 2021 | Benefits, Gig Workers, Healthcare
All workers from direct employees to those in the gig economy would be eligible for sick pay, holiday, parental leave and the minimum wage from day one of their jobs under new plans announced by Labour. The party said it would create a new definition of “worker”...
by dankeelan | Jul 27, 2021 | Benefits, Featured, Gig Workers, Healthcare
Gig workers have enjoyed many benefits: flexibility, added income opportunities, and control over their time. But access to affordable, high-quality health insurance has not been one of the perks. Until now. Thanks to the American Rescue Plan (ARP) passed in...
by dankeelan | Jul 27, 2021 | Benefits
Walmart today removed the last obstacle standing between its associates and higher education. The retail behemoth announced that it will pay 100% of tuition and books for its 1.5 million part-time and full-time Walmart and Sam’s Club associates in the U.S. through its...
by dankeelan | Jul 13, 2021 | Benefits, Gig Workers
GoodRx CEO Doug Hirsch discussed the online marketplace’s plan with food delivery company DoorDash to help couriers access discounted prescription drugs. The Street: Watch Interview
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