Employees around the world seem to be benefitting from a 4-day workweek
A 4-day workweek has the potential to benefit employees in a number of ways, and may be a valuable tool for employers looking to attract and retain top talent.
As the industry transitions to EVs, thousands of autoworkers fear job loss
If companies don’t retrain employees working on manufacturing lines, thousands of jobs could be replaced with automation or robotics.
Cash out or move on: GM offers buyouts to cut costs
In January, GM CEO Mary Barra told analysts that the company wasn’t planning for any layoffs. Seems that things have quickly changed!
☕️ Grab a cup’o Joe: Starbucks CEO to testify before Senate over unionizing opposition
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is feeling the heat as Congress investigates the company’s “intense opposition” to national efforts to unionize its stores.
“Supply Kentucky” initiative launched by governor to bolster state’s manufacturing power
The Bluegrass State’s economy relies heavily on manufacturing, accounting for nearly 12.5% of its entire workforce.
Worker productivity and benefits go hand-in-hand
Traditional criticism of shorter work weeks and paid sick leave has often referenced a drop in worker productivity when these benefits are offered.
As EV subsidies dwindle, EV sales follow suit
In a massive drop, EV sales have dramatically collapsed with only 672,000 units sold in January.
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com brings new tech to California warehouses
Dubbed “self-operating warehouses”, the logistics service provider is expanding its technology to North America with the goal of optimizing inventory and storage for retailers.
Electric buses struggle to get through a rough Chicago winter
The Chicago Transit Authority is adjusting the strategy of operating electric buses throughtout the city, especially during the year’s coldest months.
Greener shipping is the future: here’s what to expect
The shipping industry is exploring alternative fuels such as hydrogen, biofuels, and ammonia as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
AAA study shows that most Americas are fearful of automated vehicle technology on the road
These results are somewhat surprising, considering many of those same individuals are interested in the technology that powers those systems.
The mass adoption of autonomous trucks could transform the trucking insurance industry
Autonomous trucks have the potential to reshape how we think about insurance in several ways.
“White-collar” jobs are on the chopping block as companies set to avoid mass layoffs
Mass layoffs can be a public relations nightmare for companies, damaging their reputation and potentially leading to boycotts or other forms of backlash.
Cobalt Is the new blood diamond of the DRC
Cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a complex and challenging issue.
Target is now offering “drive-through” returns for customers
No need to get out of your car to return that candle of wicker basket you impulsively bought on your latest Target run.
Federal Highway Administration glosses over requirements for heavy duty electric truck charging infrastructure
The FHWA has advised that it did not issue a final rule for electric heavy-duty trucks and their charging infrastructure due to the “pacing” of technological innovation.
Customers and shippers of UPS are urged to switch to FedEx to avoid potential summer delays
FedEx penned a company message to customers and shippers, warning them that there is a potential UPS employee strike underway.
International workers are returning to in-office work in droves, so why are Americans so resistant?
Office attendance is now somewhere between 70-90% in Europe and the Middle East and closer to 100% in Asia.
Big cities should be using the remote-work shift to reinvent themselves
While 41% of Americans were still working for home (with full-time or hybrid) in January, it’s safe to say that America’s biggest cities have faced a major shock to the system.
DOE recommends that trucking companies seek government incentives to offset upfront costs for zero-emission vehicles
It’s no grand secret: the transition to green energy-operated heavy duty vehicles has a hefty price tag.