Chipotle raises wages amid expansion plans, as companies compete for workers
Chipotle said that a wage increase of about $2 an hour per employee means that salaries for its crew will average $15 an hour by the end of June, although entry-level wages at the company will be $11 an hour......»»
Biden to let Trump’s H1-B visa ban expire in win for tech companies
President Joe Biden plans to allow a pandemic-related ban on visas for certain temporary workers, enacted by former President Donald Trump, to expire Wednes.....»»
Amazon to pilot in-person health care in Baltimore area as it prepares to sell Amazon Care services
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) plans to begin selling the health care service it provides to its employees to other companies and their teams — and the D.C. and Baltimore areas will be its testing ground for part of the expansion. The compan.....»»
Amazon Targets Disruption Via Internal Healthcare Service Expansion: FT
Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) targets expansion of its internal healthcare service to other companies. It plans to launch video calls with doctors to tap millions of U.S. read more.....»»
Newsmakers Spotlight: Chris Deitz on Promoting Growth During the Pandemic
Chris Dietz is the executive vice president of Global Operations for Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE), where he leads expansion plans by growing and managing the company’s international footprint. Here, Dietz offers insigh.....»»
Dallas company raises $10M, eyes expansion amid growth
A cybersecurity company attracted fresh funding after landing backing last year. Cyber Defense Labs in Dallas raised $10 million this year with additional funding expected, according to Katy Montgomery, executive vice president for corporate a.....»»
: U.K. plans to hike corporate taxes in move to pay for COVID spending splurge
Companies investing in the U.K. will be offered a tax break, the program to support workers salaries will be extended, and a new infrastructure bank will be created......»»
Atlanta marketing startup Terminus raises $90M for international expansion
Terminus aims to provide an all-in-one platform for account-based marketing so companies can better target potential clients......»»
Denver software company raises $100M, plans to double U.S. workforce
The funding will be used to fuel the company's growth, as it meets increased demand for cloud data integration for global enterprise companies like Amazon, Siemens, Subway, Novartis, Slack, and Accenture......»»
Rad Power Bikes raises $150M to fuel global expansion
The Seattle-based electric bike company plans to double its employee count this year......»»
Joe Biden"s plan to increase the minimum wage to $15 won"t just help workers: A new study finds that lower wages cost taxpayers over $100 billion a year
The pay bump would give raises to over 20 million workers - and could provide relief for public safety net programs. President-.....»»
Chipotle aims to hire 15,000 during first nationwide jobs event of 2021
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. said Monday that it aims to hire 15,000 workers during the Coast To Coast Career Day, taking place on Jan. 14. This is the first national hiring event of 2021. "Chipotle's continued expansion and internal growth are key drive.....»»
: New U.S. rule could boost ‘gig economy’ companies while costing American workers billions
The U.S. Department of Labor finalized a rule Wednesday that could be a boon to app-based gig companies while potentially costing American workers billions of dollars in lost wages and benefits......»»
: NBA star Kevin Love to cover stadium workers’ lost wages from the pandemic
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert has also pledged money to help struggling workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.....»»
Weight Watchers plans layoffs to save costs amid pandemic
WW International Inc. said late Friday it plans to lay off workers and eliminate jobs worldwide as it tries to cut costs.....»»
Rush hospital system latest to make cuts amid COVID-19 financial struggles
The Rush University System for Health plans to not give raises this year and is asking executives to take .....»»
Coinstar Plans Massive Expansion of Coinme Bitcoin ATMs as Usage Spikes 40%
Coinstar, the coin counting kiosk maker hosting 3,500 Coinme bitcoin ATMs, is considering doubling that count after a surge in usage amid the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
"Friends In Weed" Looks To Help Budtenders And Local Restaurants Amid COVID-19
Friends in Weed (FIW) is a cannabis industry organization founded by four companies — Veritas, Olio, Cookies, and 1906 — to show gratitude to Colorado cannabis workers, while supporting local restaurants. read more.....»»
Food Supply Chain In Peril As Plants Close Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
As more than a dozen meat processing plants and packaged food companies shutter operations because of infected workers, truck drivers, pork producers and egg farmers say they are running out of options amid the coronavirus pandemic. read more.....»»
California food workers will get extra paid sick leave amid coronavirus crisis
Food sector companies in California that employ 500 or more workers will be required to offer two weeks of additional paid sick leave to workers during the coronavirus crisis under an executive order signed by .....»»
On Semiconductor plans layoffs amid restructuring due to COVID-19
ON Semiconductor Corp., one of the Valley's cornerstone technology companies, intends to terminate 475 employees across its global footprint as it grapples with the financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The plans were revealed Thursday in a .....»»