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Global Business Leader optimism and confidence at record levels for growth

Most interesting is that of all global regions, North American executives have by a large margin the highest level of optimism, and confidence in growth among the same group far exceeds all other regions. This despite the non-stop narrative of the experts and pundits that US leadership is disorganized, incompetent, dangerous and far, far worse. […]

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This time, Takata recalls hit everyone BUT Honda

14 automakers were identified by US officials in the latest round of recalls to address Takata airbag safety problems.  Honda is not among this group, after likely running the full cycle of models impacted – and the associated recall costs. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2018/01/18/14-automakers-list-more-models-takata-air-bag-recall/1044076001/

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Marijuana use is more and more legal – But is its use free of workplace impact?

Recreational marijuana laws have passed in eight states and Washington, D.C. since 2012, but none of those laws allow residents to get high whenever and wherever they want, particularly not in the workplace. Employers have to be prepared for the fact that it is now much easier to obtain marijuana—and in new forms.  More importantly, the impact […]

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How Hurricanes Impact The Job Market

Hurricane-related impact hit the job market, causing a 33,000 net loss for US jobs in September.   At the same time, the unemployment rate DROPPED to 4.2% nationally, and the number of people going from out-of-the-labor-market into jobs jumped to an ALL-TIME HIGH last month, as the number of people flowing into unemployment actually fell.    […]

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Hiring Veterans For All The Right Reasons

Hiring veterans of America’s military services must be more than a noble stated company goal and plan to simply help a defined population find work.  Like all Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, to be successful veteran hiring initiatives also must be built to strengthen the company, increase productivity and profits and to serve its clients and […]

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Honda of America Hits Major Production Milestone

Honda of America Manufacturing Inc. reports its Anna (OH) Engine Plant has produced the 25 millionth engine since the operation opened in 1985. The 1.5-liter turbo was produced on Line 4 at that location and will be installed in a 2018 Honda Accord, to be assembled at the Marysville Auto Plant, 45 miles away from […]

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