Teamwork, Collaboration Make Co-Leadership Model Work For Architecture Firm
Tania Van Herle talks about how well the co-CEO arrangement is working at her architecture firm, HED, in the latest CEO Thought Leadership discussion on LinkedIn Live.
Regulators OK Amazon’s Expansion of Drone Service
The one thing standing between Amazon and its ability to expand the range of its drone delivery program was U.S. regulators.
According to a posting on Amazon’s website Thursday, that...
ConocoPhillips to Acquire Marathon Oil in All-Stock Transaction
HOUSTON – ConocoPhillips and Marathon Oil Corporation announced they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which ConocoPhillips will acquire Marathon Oil in an all-stock transaction with an enterprise...
Amazon Adds Grubhub Shopping to App
SEATTLE & CHICAGO (Business Wire) — Amazon and Grubhub announced they are partnering to make restaurant delivery to customers’ doors more convenient and affordable.
Amazon customers in the U.S. can...
Justice Department Sues Ticketmaster for Monopolizing Concert Markets
The Justice Department, along with 30 state and district attorneys general, filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster for monopolization and...
First Quarter Better Than Expected for Macy’s
NEW YORK – Macy's raised its annual financial outlook Tuesday, despite the fact sales and profits fell during the first quarter as customer pulled back on spending.
Quarterly results announced Tuesday...
Walmart Lays Off Hundreds, Relocates Others to Corporate Offices
Walmart on Tuesday announced layoffs affecting several hundred jobs at the retail giant’s campus offices.
It also said it will require most remote workers and personnel in its Dallas, Atlanta...
Great Lakes Women’s Council Earns National SBA Award
The Great Lakes Women's Council earned national recognition from the Small Business Administration during a Washington, D.C. ceremony.
Job Openings Fall to Lowest Level in 3 Years, But Remain Historically High
If the increasing interest rates are supposed to slow the U.S. job market, it doesn’t appear to be working.
While U.S. job openings dropped in March to the lowest level...
Fed: Economic Data Doesn’t ‘Meet Bar’ to Justify Cuts
At Wednesday’s Fed decision, the Federal Open Market Committee said the first quarter’s economic data didn’t reach their high bar to justify interest rate cuts. However, the Fed is...
Labor Department Rule Would Grant Overtime Pay to Salaried Workers
A final rule announced by the Labor Department would expand overtime pay for millions of salaried workers.
FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes
The Federal Trade Commission wants to ban noncompete clauses for American workers, and on Tuesday passed a final rule that does just that.
SkillTree Strategic Consulting Uses Gaming Concept to Help Businesses
Anyone familiar with the Skill Tree gaming concept knows the skill tree is a graphic representation of a character’s development in the game. The tree allows each character to...
Gas Prices, Auto Sales Likely Impacted Retail Spending
Retail sales growth likely slowed in March as gasoline prices rose more slowly and new car and truck sales pulled back from February’s level.
Core retail sales excluding gasoline stations...
NFL Draft Expected to Have Huge Economic Impact for Detroit
Detroit is getting set to show off while hosting the three-day NFL Draft.
U.S. Economy Adds 303,000 Jobs in March
If the 11 interest rate increases the Federal Reserve has made since March 2022 were supposed to slow the job market in a continuing fight against a stubborn inflation...
UPS to Provide Primary Air Cargo for USPS
UPS announced the company has been awarded a significant air cargo contract by the United States Postal Service. This award is effective immediately and greatly expands the existing relationship...
U.S. Job Openings Remain Historically High
Anyone wondering whether the U.S. job market is still strong may have gotten their answer this week.
U.S. job openings barely moved in February and remain historically high. The Labor...
California Enacts $20 Minimum Wage for Fast-Food Workers
A $20 minimum wage for most fast food workers in California went into effect Monday under a new law designed to give more financial security to an historically low-paying...
Corewell Names New President for Corewell Health East
Corewell Health will welcome Lamont Yoder, RN, as the new president of Corewell Health East, effective May 6. He will report to the system’s Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Darryl...
