Labor Management

The Economy

U.S. Worker Productivity in Q3 Better Than Expected

A slight rise in output and a fall in hours worked lead to productivity gains in the third quarter.
Retirement Plans

IRS Delay Will Benefit Pension Plan Sponsors

The IRS won't be adopting new mortality tables issued by the Society of Actuaries until 2017.
Staffing

Retail Job Cuts Up 90% YoY

The retail sector saw the heaviest job cutting in August, with 9,601 planned layoffs reported during the month.
Workplace Issues

Companies and Employment: Who’s the Boss?

An obscure dispute about rubbish could reshape agency working.
Workplace Issues

Uber on Trial: New Work Modes Demand Finance-HR Collaboration

The ruling that an Uber driver was entitled to the benefits of employment carries important implications for financial and human capital.
Compensation

Labor Costs Up Sharply for 2nd Straight Quarter

Improving wages could prod the Fed to move sooner on interest rates.
Workplace Issues

Muslim Job Seeker Wins Supreme Court Bias Case

Employers cannot 'fail or refuse to hire or discharge any individual' ... because of such individual’s 'religious observance and practice.'
Human Resources

Executives Too Busy to Take Vacations

Many still don't know how to clear their calendars for some much needed rest and relaxation.
Global Business

Walmart’s Next Move

The giant retailer is launching a new strategy, emphasizing e-commerce and the customer experience, says CFO Charles Holley.
Operations

U.S. Firms Eyeing Benefits of Onshoring

Based on economic considerations, business environment, workforce quality, infrastructure, and risks, many midsize U.S. cities look attractive.
Global Business

Nike Planning U.S. Expansion If Trade Deal Passes

Nike says it will create 10,000 manufacturing and engineering jobs in the U.S. if the White House can push through the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement.
Human Resources

Oil Firms Take an Ax to Their Headcounts

April layoff numbers were the highest since May 2012, reports Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
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