Wage growth rebounds in US job postings, led by tech and finance
More industries are publishing increased wages in an effort to attract workers.
Politics and policy
It’s rare for CEOs to be fired for their workplace relationships
Fewer than 2% of CEOs have been shown the door because of misconduct issues since 2017.
Harvard is the latest elite college to report a drop in Black freshmen
Harvard University reports a decline in first-year Black students following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Biden seeks stronger rules to lower mental healthcare costs
The White House is taking steps to lower mental healthcare costs, but will it pan out?
Benefits Think How leaders can handle tough political conversations at work
Trust, transparency and good planning help establish a safe and respectful work environment.
Jordan Zaslav
Axios HQ
Benefits Think What a Harris presidency would mean for healthcare policy
With the goals of improving access and making care more affordable could come compliance hurdles for employers that stem from greater complexity.
Robert Sheen
Trusaic
How the 2024 election could affect companies with immigrant talent
Each outcome option has its own set of consequences, according to an immigration expert — both good and bad.
Benefits Think Overcoming challenges to safeguard America’s retirement security
Despite a half century of ERISA achievements, threats linger in the form of potential tax policy changes, increased litigation and regulatory uncertainty.
Andy Banducci
The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC)
Are the 2024 elections to blame for the current labor market?
A recruiting expert shares how the current political landscape is affecting hiring and tips for applicants struggling to find jobs.
Walmart and Costco are facing pressure from Christian groups over abortion pill
A group of faith-based investors are warning Costco and Walmart against selling the abortion pill mifepristone.
Harris taps Minnesota’s Tim Walz as her running mate to appeal to blue-collar workers
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been chosen as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate for the 2024 presidential election.
The FTC non-compete ban is in limbo — here’s what that means for employers
Philadelphia and Texas federal courts have recently issued contradictory rulings on the validity of the FTC non-compete ban.
Benefits Think Navigating the maze: HR tech as your guide to benefits administration compliance
The right technology can help HR teams save time and keep everything up to date.
Danika Kimball
Resolve
Disney reaches tentative agreement with Southern California unions
Walt Disney reached a tentative labor agreement with unions under threat of a walkout.
Harris has enough delegates to clinch nomination for president
Harris sealed her status as the presumptive nominee Monday night.
Benefits Think Are you doing your due diligence on ACA compliance?
Having a comprehensive ACA compliance solution in place for your clients will further ensure you maintain your broker-of-record status.
Maxfield Marquardt
Trusaic
Backlash against ESG seen in sharp decline of fund launches
Companies are choosing to focus on existing products instead of new ones in the wake of political pressure and poor performance.
Boeing factory workers step up pressure as strike deadline looms
Boeing's largest union is holding a rally and strike-sanction vote on Wednesday.
Vance embrace of Trump’s populism makes big business nervous
The pick for VP has been critical of big tech and supports raising taxes for certain companies.
The FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements has been delayed
A judge sided with a lawsuit that claimed the agency lacks authority to craft rules defining unfair methods of competition.
