CFOs recognize value of diversity, inclusion
By Mark Riley Many middle market companies are considering ways to create a diverse and inclusive environment. But their employees aren’t the only ones to benefit. Companies are seeing the advantages of embracing the different ages, ethnicities, genders and education levels of their employees to create an inclusive, creative and collaborative workplace. Those currently entering Read More →
Our view: Minimum wage hikes are hurting workers
California appears to be headed toward a political showdown over the $15 per hour minimum wage law. A widening chorus of restaurant chains, individual eatery owners, small businesses, nonprofits and even municipal and county governments are joining the call for a rethink of the $15 per hour timetable. We editorialized in the June 23rd edition Read More →
Activist investor demands that Deckers Brands sell company
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Programs help veterans find independence in agriculture
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New Apple smart speaker doesn’t faze Santa Barbara’s Sonos
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Limoneira could triple lemon output at packinghouse
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Dubroff: Lacayo’s genius was his ability to balance competing interests
There were two reasons why the late Henry “Hank” Lacayo insisted that his United Auto Workers negotiators wear suits and ties when they sat down with management to hammer out a new contract. The first was to send a signal that the union team was socially equal to the management negotiators. The second was to Read More →
