Some of the days most important business headlines plus the U.S. economic calendar for the week of May 2, 2016! Puerto Rico says will default on Government Development Bank debt Monday Q&A: Puerto Rico’s debt crisis explained Asian Stocks Slide After Yen Caps Biggest Gain Since 2008 Crisis New York’s minimum wage hits Domino’s Why […]
For the Baby Boomers in the crowd who are between 51 and 70-years old, remember your first job? Mine was working for a caterer when I was 12 or 13-years old where I would arrive at their cooking facility at around 7AM to load the truck with food, plates, table clothes etc. We would then drive to […]
There is fierce vocal support for a $15/hour minimum wage along with equally fierce vocal opposition against a unilateral mandate by government entities on businesses! Along with all of the vitriol comes anecdotal evidence that’s presented by both sides showing that a higher minimum wage will or will not affect the number of jobs that are […]
Bernie Sanders, a self-avowed socialist and Democratic Party contender for the presidential nomination, is drawing many thousands of enthused ‘fans’ to his campaign events! But at the end of the day, is Bernie Sanders right for the United States? Why am I asking this question about a man who likely, hopefully, has no chance of […]
By the year 2035 will advancements in technology and the ability for businesses to automate render thinking and breathing employees obsolete? That is certainly an extremely interesting question fraught with potentially devastating implications! For example will the need for the professionals at title companies, lawyers, real estate brokers and even bus drivers disappear to be replaced by robots? […]
Debate is passionate on both sides of the argument concerning whether for some jobs categories, if a $15 minimum wage is warranted or is excessive and punitive to owners! And nowhere is this divide in opinion over a $15 and hour minimum wage greater than in the fast food industry. Owners claim that the spike in payroll […]
