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Tractor Supply cuts diversity efforts and Black farmers association fights back

Work Life

The National Black Farmers Association called on Tractor Supply’s president and CEO Tuesday to step down after the rural retailer announced that it would drop most of its corporate diversity and climate advocacy efforts. ” Tractor Supply declined to comment further when reached on Tuesday. “It’s a no-win situation.”

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9 ways to turn team challenges into opportunities

Work Life

Ari Lew , CEO, Asymm Using slipping timelines and low morale to introduce a culture of learning As a team leader, I’ve navigated my fair share of challenges, but one particular hurdle stands out as a testament to the power of effective coaching and consulting in driving growth and innovation within our team.

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Why Japan wants its citizens to try a 4-day workweek

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The concept has been slow to catch on, however; about 8% of companies in Japan allow employees to take three or more days off per week, while 7% give their workers the legally mandated one day off, according to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Fast Retailing Co., Long hours are the norm. and electronics companies Ricoh Co.

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The next big workplace benefit? Helping with your divorce

Work Life

More recently, however, Levine has seen an influx of interest not just from employers but also benefits brokers, employee assistance programs (EAPs), and legal insurance companies. The University of Michigan, for example, will be providing divorce-related legal support through its legal insurance plan as of 2025.)

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Manchester Airport City plan reinvented as £ 1 billion science and tech hub

Workplace Insight

Willmott Dixon also announced recently that it has won the job to build the £60m Greenheys development at Manchester Science Park for Bruntwood SciTech, a joint venture between Bruntwood, Legal & General and the Greater Manchester Pension Fund. However, the northern section, encompassing MIX Manchester, encountered difficulties.

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Embracing the “Hire Slow, Fire Fast” Mentality Can Help Leaders Build Strong Teams

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Take Amazon: The retail giant famously offered dissatisfied warehouse workers a “ Pay to Quit ” option. As long as you’re not violating ethical or legal considerations (or firing someone you don’t like for personal reasons), you’re doing something for the benefit of all stakeholders. Had she fired quickly, she would have saved a lot.

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How to Create Strategic Partnerships

Success

An online survey conducted by Forrester Consulting in 2019 found that 49% of respondents saw revenue boosted by partnerships and 77% of respondents saw “partnership development as central to their 2019 sales and marketing strategy.” . The formula for a successful strategic partnership may seem easy: 1 + 1 = 3.

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