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Pricing a federal services proposal correctly comes down to one document most new contractors never open, and in this clip, DOD contracting consultant Ryan Atencio walks through the mistake he made pricing his own proposal, and the fix. Atencio, a 12-year Army special operations veteran and former DOD contracting officer representative, explains what the Service Contract Act wage determination is, why he priced a Puerto Rico exercise-support proposal nearly $20,000 too high, and the exact percentage he now adds to get a competitive but profitable number. Key points discussed: - The Service Contract Act attaches a wage determination document to many federal solicitations, setting the legal minimum pay for each labor category by location - Atencio priced a DOD exercise-support proposal at $86,000 before referencing the wage determination, and brought it down to roughly $67,000 after - A level three helicopter mechanic in Puerto Rico has a legal minimum wage of about $27 an hour, far below what most contractors would assume - Atencio's rule of thumb: take the wage determination minimum and add roughly 35 percent to land on a fair and reasonable price - If a subcontractor quote comes in well above that adjusted number, it is a signal to negotiate or get a second quote - Never disqualify yourself from a small or short-notice opportunity, since low competition on these bids means an easy proposal can still win CHAPTERS 0:00 - Why every business should bid on every opportunity in scope 1:45 - The $86,000 proposal that was priced too high 3:30 - What the Service Contract Act wage determination actually is 5:15 - A helicopter mechanic's legal minimum wage in Puerto Rico 6:45 - The 35 percent rule for pricing off the wage determination 8:00 - Using the wage floor to catch an inflated subcontractor quote Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sept. 29, include: Douglas County judge blocked Omaha from applying its $15 minimum wage to young workers but allowed city to tie future increases to Consumer Price Index, Omaha Public Power District is diversifying its energy sources to help manage record demand, Colorado and Nebraska continue to dispute water rights under South Platte River Compact, Jim Pillen and Lynne Walz picked up new endorsements in four-way gubernatorial race, Big Noon Kickoff is returning to Lincoln for Nebraska's Oct. 10 game against Indiana, new voter guide covers candidates in Nebraska's 1st Congressional District race, Nebraska State Forester John Erixson is retiring after nine years in position.

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Starbucks is closing another 250 stores across North America — and two of them are in Seattle, the company's own hometown. As the coffee giant boards up locations, independent cafés and bakeries are quietly filling the vacated storefronts. The free market giveth, and the free market taketh away. Meanwhile, those unionized Seattle stores Sean's been watching? Minimum wage can always go to zero.Sean breaks down the full scope of Starbucks' retreat: 627 stores shuttered across North America and Europe last year, now another wave hitting the Pacific Northwest. The company says it evaluates stores on "customer experience and long-term performance" — a polished way of saying the unit economics stopped working. Former employees at closing locations will get severance or transfers to other coffeehouses. Former customers will get a local bakery.This episode also covers the broader layoff wave hitting Washington state: Microsoft cutting 300 jobs from its Xbox and commercial divisions as AI rewrites the economics of tech staffing, and Expedia trimming headcount across its Bellevue operation.CHAPTERS0:00 Starbucks closes hundreds more stores…1:35 Microsoft Leads the Seattle Layoff Wave2:16 Xbox Gaming Nostalgia from a Dad3:27 Microsoft Cuts 300 Washington State Jobs4:49 Tech Sector Bloat Meets AI Automation5:40 Xbox Games Division Shrinks for AI6:56 Expedia Cuts 58 Washington State Jobs8:24 Microsoft and Xbox July Layoff Totals9:42 Starbucks Baristas and the Living Wage11:23 Starbucks Closing Stores in the…12:48 Unionized Starbucks Stores Face Shutdown14:59 Starbucks Moves Headquarters Out of…16:28 Fumbling a Coffee Order GoodbyeSubscribe to @reasonablenews for daily conservative commentary on the Pacific Northwest stories Seattle media buries straight.#NFRP #Seattle #StarbucksGO PREMIUM WITH REASONABLE+ FOR UNCENSORED ACCESS

Is your next career move or hiring strategy backed by real data? Average weekly wages in Southeast Texas have broken $1,400, but knowing where the demand is actually growing is what matters most. Join Economist William Lutz as he uncovers the 2024–2034 Texas Workforce Commission Occupational Projections. Lutz highlights top-paying, high-demand roles across SETX and explains how you can access labor market data tools for free at https://texaslmi.com/andhttps://texaswages.com/.

Pay disputes rarely stall before the first offer, yet that is the situation facing doctors in Victoria's public hospitals. Despite months of bargaining and escalating industrial action, the State Government has still not tabled a wage offer. John Ryan, Senior Workplace Relations Adviser with AMA Victoria and Industrial Officer with ASMOF Victoria, joins Anneliese Shortt, Marketing and Communications Director at the Bongiorno Group, to explain how the dispute reached this point. John outlines why doctors are seeking the same 28 per cent increase granted to nurses, a deal that has left some entry-level nurses earning more than entry-level doctors. He warns of the long-term risks to recruitment and retention, explains why Government funding holds the key to a resolution, and details the four-hour stop-work across 30 health services, including how patient safety will be protected. The Money Doctors is proudly brought to you by leading financial services organisation the Bongiorno Group, the preferred tax and accounting partner for the Australian Medical Association Victoria and the Victorian & Tasmanian Regional Alliance Partner of the Australian Orthopaedic Association. For more information, please call 03 9863 3111 or visit https://bongiorno.com.au/ This general advice has been prepared without taking account of your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider the appropriateness of this advice before acting on it. If this general advice relates to acquiring a financial product, you should obtain a Product Disclosure Statement before deciding to acquire the product. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Wage-Labour and Capital" by Karl Marx delves into the relationship between labor and capital, examining the dynamics of wage labor and its implications for society. This critical analysis highlights how the exploitation of labor forms the foundation of capitalist economies, making it an essential listen for anyone interested in understanding economic structures and social relations. The themes of class struggle and economic inequality remain relevant today, as they resonate with ongoing debates about workers' rights and the distribution of wealth. Engaging with this work provides valuable insights into the enduring nature of these issues and the historical context that continues to shape our world.

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Few things bring together wage and hour law, noncompetes, consumer protection statutes, and state legislatures quite like a TRAP. In this episode, Nicole LeFave and Claire Deason welcome Rob Pritchard, co-chair of Littler's Wage and Hour practice group, to break down the growing wave of laws targeting training repayment agreement provisions, or TRAPs, and other "stay-or-pay" arrangements designed to encourage employees to stick around. From California to New York to Washington state, the conversation explores why these agreements have caught lawmakers' attention, how well-intentioned retention strategies can become compliance challenges, and why employers are discovering that a potential retention tool can look very different depending on the state. One thing is clear: the rules are changing quickly. And when the topic is TRAPs, the last place anyone wants to end up is caught in one. https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/podcast/littler-lounge-caught-trap-navigating-new-laws-stay-or-pay-agreements

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In this Market Week in Review (MWIR), Russell Investments' Director and Senior Portfolio Manager Alex Cousley examines the Federal Reserve's latest interest-rate hike and what it could mean for U.S. monetary policy, government bonds and global equity markets.The discussion looks beyond the headline rate increase to the underlying inflation picture. Wage growth and housing remain relatively subdued, suggesting today's inflation environment looks different from 2021 and 2022 and reducing the likelihood of a prolonged Federal Reserve hiking cycle.Alex also examines the outlook for the Bank of England, continued weakness in Chinese credit demand and why Russell Investments' cycle, valuation and sentiment framework still points to a constructive backdrop for global equities.Key takeaways:• The Federal Reserve raised rates, with one more hike expected before a prolonged pause• U.S. inflation pressures look different from 2021 and 2022, supporting a gradual disinflation outlook• Resilient earnings and neutral investor sentiment continue to support the equity market backdropQuestions answered:Why did the Federal Reserve raise interest rates?Inflation has picked up, partly due to higher energy prices, prompting the Fed to tighten policy. However, underlying wage and housing pressures remain relatively contained.Will the Fed keep raising rates?Russell Investments expects another rate increase may occur before the end of 2026, followed by a prolonged pause as inflation gradually moderates.Are U.S. government bonds attractive?Higher yields have improved valuations in U.S. government bonds, although investor sentiment has not yet reached levels that would suggest a strong tactical buying opportunity.Why is China's economy slowing?Weak property markets, subdued consumer confidence and limited appetite for business investment are contributing to softer household and corporate credit demand.What is supporting global equity markets?Resilient economic activity, robust corporate earnings, improving profit margins and neutral investor sentiment continue to provide a constructive backdrop.Read the full analysis:[Insert Russell Investments article URL]Explore more Market Week in Review:Market Week In ReviewSubscribe to Russell Investments for weekly market insights.[Insert MWIR LinkedIn newsletter URL]#MarketWeekInReview #FederalReserve #InterestRates #Equities #ChinaeconomyDisclosuresThese views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page.Investing involves risk and principal loss is possible.Past performance does not guarantee future performance.Forecasting represents predictions of market prices and/or volume patterns utilizing varying analytical data. It is not representative of a projection of the stock market, or of any specific investment.This material is not an offer, solicitation or recommendation to purchase any security. Nothing contained in this material is intended to constitute legal, tax, securities or investment advice, nor an opinion regarding the appropriateness of any investment, nor a solicitation of any type.The general information contained in this publication should not be acted upon without obtaining specific legal, tax and investment advice from a licensed professional.  The information, analysis and opinions expressed herein are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual entity.Please remember that all investments carry some level of risk. Although steps can be taken to help reduce risk it cannot be completely removed. They do no not typically grow at an even rate of return and may experience negative growth. As with any type of portfolio structuring, attempting to reduce risk and increase return could, at certain times, unintentionally reduce returns.Investments that are allocated across multiple types of securities may be exposed to a variety of risks based on the asset classes, investment styles, market sectors, and size of companies preferred by the investment managers. Investors should consider how the combined risks impact their total investment portfolio and understand that different risks can lead to varying financial consequences, including loss of principal. Please see a prospectus for further details.Indexes are unmanaged and cannot be invested in directly.Copyright © Russell Investments Group LLC 2026. All rights reserved.This material is proprietary and may not be reproduced, transferred, or distributed in any form without prior written permission from Russell Investments. It is delivered on an “as is” basis without warranty.CORP-13022Date of first use: September, 2026

Proposed legislation would restrict wage garnishment for unpaid medical debt, bringing renewed attention to healthcare affordability, employee financial protection, insurance coverage, and the broader impact of medical expenses on working households. Insurance4Dallas (Dallas) City: Dallas Address: 4516 Lovers Lane Website: https://insurance4dallas.com/health-insurance-companies-in-texas/

Farms and ranches that employ workers under the H2-A program now have their federally mandated minimum wage under the new Adverse Effect Wage Rate.

Welcome back to the Vlog. Today, we are joined by Dr. Annie McClanahan (Associate Professor of English at UC Irvine) to discuss her groundbreaking book, Beneath the Wage: Tips, Tasks, and Gigs in the Age of Service Work.While some spaces on the internet are still stuck rehashing old 19th-century debates about whether service workers even count as part of the working class, our current economic reality shows that services account for 60% to 80% of the entire workforce. The standard, hourly guaranteed wage that we treat as a permanent fixture of capitalism was actually just a brief 20th-century historical anomaly tied to the rise of mechanized assembly lines.In this episode, we trace how capital today is returning to sub-wage, piece-rate, and platform tasks to squeeze marginal productivity out of a stagnant economy. We lay bare the explicit mechanics of modern labor exploitation:The Tipping Subversion: How tips function as an algorithmic tool for enforced self-management while systematically offloading the fixed and variable capital burdens of a business directly onto consumers.Algorithmic Workplace Surveillance: Tracing the history of tracking from long-haul trucking to modern delivery apps. We expose how workers are disciplined, black-boxed, and deprioritized by digital parameters that mask raw domination as individual flexibility.The Precariat Fallacy: Why insecure, independent contractor status isn't a uniquely modern phenomenon, but rather the default historical mode of proletarian employment dating back to 18th-century domestic service laws.Bargaining for the Common Good: Why service stoppages among teachers, nurses, and hospitality workers carry immense regional leverage because they disrupt social reproduction, forcing a complete rethink of class consciousness.We also explore the qualitative landscape of the service economy by looking at unique cultural texts, from trashy reality TV shows that expose the performative nature of emotional labor to underpaid Amazon Mechanical Turk workers writing poetry for conceptual art.Dr. Annie McClanahan's book, Beneath the Wage, is out now from Zone Books.Send us Fan Mail Musis by Bitterlake, Used with Permission, all rights to BitterlakeSupport the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnIntro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @varnvlogblue sky: @varnvlog.bsky.socialYou can find the additional streams on YoutubeCurrent Patreon at the Sponsor Tier: Jordan Sheldon, Mark J. Matthews, Lindsay Kimbrough, RedWolf, DRV, Kenneth McKee, JY Chan, Matthew Monahan, Parzival, Adriel Mixon, Buddy Roark, Daniel Petrovic,Julian, Drea, Free Beer 

The latest BLS data put real hourly wage gains at -0.3% last month, compared to last year. That's thanks to inflation running hotter than pay raises. To make up for it, some workers are putting in extra hours or dipping into their savings. In this episode, how much longer can Americans cope with what are effectively inflation-driven pay cuts? Plus: The gender wage gap slows economic productivity, housing starts grow in the Northeast as they fall elsewhere, and we weigh the possible outcomes of next week's FOMC meeting.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today's episode:Last call for Fed rate predictionsInflation has devoured pay gains over the past yearWhy the gender pay gap holds back productivityRetiring at age 37 to give back to the communityHousing starts are down in most of the country. Here's why the Northeast is the exception

The latest BLS data put real hourly wage gains at -0.3% last month, compared to last year. That's thanks to inflation running hotter than pay raises. To make up for it, some workers are putting in extra hours or dipping into their savings. In this episode, how much longer can Americans cope with what are effectively inflation-driven pay cuts? Plus: The gender wage gap slows economic productivity, housing starts grow in the Northeast as they fall elsewhere, and we weigh the possible outcomes of next week's FOMC meeting.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today's episode:Last call for Fed rate predictionsInflation has devoured pay gains over the past yearWhy the gender pay gap holds back productivityRetiring at age 37 to give back to the communityHousing starts are down in most of the country. Here's why the Northeast is the exception

This week, we discuss the latest Employment Report, the Treasury's $6 billion repurchase operation, the rise in Treasury yields, intervention in the Japanese yen, the war in Iran, and widening CCC credit spreads. While equity markets have remained remarkably stable, bond markets have borne much of the strain from recent macroeconomic and geopolitical developments. Many observers hailed the latest nonfarm payrolls report as evidence of a resilient labor market, but the underlying figures were considerably less reassuring. Wage growth slowed, labor force participation remained depressed, and the number of long term unemployed continued to rise. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Bessent's $6 billion repurchase operation, three times the size of the most recent operations, did little to calm the bond market. The 30 year Treasury yield climbed to 5.3%, while the 10 year yield reached 4.84%. Mortgage rates followed, with the 30 year rate rising to 6.97%, adding further pressure to an already fragile housing market and, by extension, consumer spending. Geopolitical tensions provided another source of unease as Iran and the United States escalated their conflict, pushing oil above $100 a barrel and gasoline to $4.27 a gallon, its highest level in several months. Taken together, the week offered an increasingly stark contrast between the relative calm in equities and the mounting strains evident across bond and credit markets.

I am the House! Bessent on Yen and other matters (he has inside information). Straight of Hormuz – There is no movement people. CPI coming Friday – many say ultimate Fed test. Gen-Z Dumps the bubbles. PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? PayPal.Donation.Button({ env:'production', hosted_button_id:'JJJHP2GDEJC7J', image: { src:'https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif', alt:'Donate with PayPal button', title:'PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!', } }).render('#donate-button'); Follow John S. Dvorak on X Follow Andrew Horowitz on X Warm-Up - I am the House! Bessent tonight on Yen and other matters (he has inside information) - Straight of Hormuz - There is no movement people - CPI coming Friday - many say ultimate Fed test - Gen-Z Dumps the bubbles Markets - Chips up, making up for some time - Oil UP! and UP! - Yields keep climbing DHU MAILING LIST! - Go to DHUnplugged.com BOND YIELDS KEEP CLIMBING - Japan now has a 3% 10-year yield while carrying government debt above 200% of GDP. - Higher Japanese yields also create an incentive for domestic investors to bring money home rather than reaching overseas for returns. - The broader bond selloff is hitting the U.S., Germany, U.K. and Japan at the same time. FED HIKE ODDS RISE - Warsh said the Fed still has “work to do” if officials are not confident inflation is returning to 2%. - Fed Governor Christopher Waller has left open the possibility of holding rates steady if inflation cools. - The September decision is increasingly being dictated by incoming inflation data and oil. -  It is kinda funny.... The “data-dependent Fed” is now apparently oil-dependent, jobs-dependent and whatever-CPI-says-next-week-dependent. OIL KEEPS PRESSURE ON INFLATION - Renewed U.S.-Iran tensions have pushed oil higher and revived fears about supply through the Strait of Hormuz. - The Strait remains one of the most important chokepoints for global energy flows. - Oil is working directly against central banks trying to bring inflation back toward target. -  Basically, central banks can raise rates all they want yet it is too bad that the the Strait of Hormuz does not attend FOMC meetings. SCHWAB VOLATILITY TRADE - Barron's argues low market volatility may not last as fall seasonality and macro risks build. - Schwab could benefit if volatility drives heavier customer trading activity. - The suggested trade used an October risk reversal built around $110 puts and $120 calls. BEAR INVASION - Colorado has logged more than 7,000 bear sightings this year, already a record. - Drought and poor natural food supplies are pushing bears into homes and businesses. - New Mexico and Utah have also reported unusually high numbers of bears being euthanized. - One Colorado homeowner found two bears inside his hallway; another wandered into a vape shop. - Is this a warning for markets????? META SETTLEMENT - Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion over 10 years to settle state claims involving harm to children. - States had been seeking penalties approaching $200 billion. - Teen accounts will face time limits, overnight restrictions and muted school-hour notifications. - Meta did not have to eliminate personalized recommendations or targeted advertising. BROADCOM: NEXT AI CHECK - Broadcom reports Wednesday after the close, another major test of AI spending after Nvidia. - Focus will be on AI semiconductor growth, hyperscaler demand and the outlook for custom AI accelerators. - Broadcom's guidance matters beyond the stock because it offers a read on whether huge data-center spending plans are still accelerating. WEIRD ONE: SHEIN'S UPSIDE-DOWN IPO - Shein is looking to raise about $1.8 billion in its Hong Kong IPO while paying roughly $3.6 billion in cash and stock to early investors. - The payouts stem from investor protections triggered after Shein's valuation collapsed from about $98 billion in 2022 to roughly $26.8 billion. - Some of the same early investors receiving compensation are coming back as cornerstone buyers in the IPO. - Essentially: raise $1.8 billion from new investors while sending twice that amount back to older ones. GOOD GOOD GOES BAD - Good Good Golf's controversial Callaway ad showed co-founder Garrett Clark shoving a female creator in a movie spoof, triggering immediate backlash. - Callaway ended its partnership, Dick's and Golf Galaxy pulled Good Good merchandise, and Golf Channel canceled the current "Big Break x Good Good" season. - Good Good also stepped away as title sponsor of the PGA Tour's November event in Austin. - WOW - the company had more than 2 million YouTube followers and become one of golf's fastest-growing media and merchandise businesses before the blowup. ARGENTINA BEEF PRICE FIX - Trump expanded lower-tariff beef imports by 300,000 metric tons in an effort to bring down record-high U.S. beef prices. - The U.S. cattle herd is at its lowest level in 75 years, while USDA expects beef production to fall roughly 4% this year. - Argentina is one source of additional supply, but U.S. ranchers argue cheaper imports could undercut domestic producers just as they are trying to rebuild herds. - Trump says imported beef could help lower prices; farm-state lawmakers and ranch groups say the short-term consumer fix could make the long-term supply problem worse. EUROPE GETS GROWTH AND INFLATION - Euro-zone manufacturing is expanding at its fastest pace in more than four years as headline inflation moves back above 3%. - Stronger factories give the ECB more room to tighten without immediately crushing economic activity. - Much of the new inflation pressure is energy-driven, which higher ECB rates cannot directly fix. - Europe finally gets better manufacturing numbers, so naturally the reward is another rate hike. CHINA'S TWO-SPEED ECONOMY - The private manufacturing PMI showed expansion while the official factory reading remained in contraction. - Export orders strengthened, but services and domestic demand remain weak. - The divergence shows the improvement remains concentrated in exporters. - Alternative Facts: Depending on which PMI you prefer, China's factory sector is either expanding or contracting. Two economies for the price of one. THE $50 BILLION DATA-CENTER IPO - SB Energy is reportedly seeking a valuation above $50 billion despite having no operational data centers. - It reported about $139 million of first-half revenue against a $3.21 billion net loss. - The company claims roughly $439 billion of project backlog. - OpenAI is an investor, warrant holder and major future customer; Nvidia is also providing capital while supplying the chips. - Soooooo...... No operating data centers, billions in losses and a possible $50 billion valuation. At least they remembered to build the valuation first. NVIDIA BUYS HUGGING FACE FOR $13 BILLION - Nvidia agreed to buy Hugging Face for about $12.9 billion. - Hugging Face was valued at $4.5 billion in 2023 and has about $150 million in annual revenue. - Nvidia will pay roughly $11.9 billion to shareholders plus $1 billion in employee retention equity. - Hugging Face will remain open and interoperable. - JC Called this earlier last week. Obviusly the pressure was on since his scoop and they needed to get this done. UNCLE SAM'S STOCK PORTFOLIO - Federal equity positions now include Intel, MP Materials and Trilogy Metals. - Intel, MP Materials and Trilogy Metals all jumped after their respective government deals. - An Intel shareholder lawsuit argues the CHIPS Act did not authorize the government to demand an equity stake. - The case could affect other government investments made using CHIPS Act funding. GEN Z DUMPS THE BUBBLES - Non-carbonated drinks accounted for 38% of new premixed-alcohol launches last year, up from 27% in 2021. - Boston Beer's Sun Cruiser is growing while Truly slows. - Mom Water is on pace to exceed 1 million cases this year. - Lucky One Lemonade sold 1 million cases in its first seven months. - Gen Z has apparently decided carbonation was the problem. TRUMP WANTS LOWER RATES - President Trump called for lower interest rates after the August jobs report. - Markets moved the other way, increasing expectations for a September Fed hike. - Kevin Warsh has kept another rate increase on the table. - Markets were pricing roughly a 60%-plus chance of a quarter-point September hike. JOBS REPORT CRUSHES ESTIMATES - August payrolls rose 162,000 versus roughly 56,000 expected. - July was revised from a 23,000 decline to a 21,000 gain. - Unemployment held at 4.1%. - Labor-force participation rose to 61.6%. - Wage growth eased to 3.1% year over year. MAPQUEST IS NO. 1 AGAIN - MapQuest jumped from No. 128 to No. 1 in the U.S. App Store. - The surge followed its decision to keep the Lake Ontario name. - More than half of its 2026 U.S. downloads reportedly came in just a few days. - Google Maps now shows “Lake America” for U.S. users. AUSTRALIA JOINS THE BOND SELLOFF - Australia's 10-year government bond yield climbed above 5.1%, its highest since 2011. - The three-year yield also jumped as traders priced more central-bank tightening. - Australia joins the U.S., Japan, Germany and U.K. in the global yield surge. DICK'S GETS HIT BY FOOTWEAR - Dick's shares fell more than 25% after earnings. - Earnings, revenue and same-store sales missed expectations. - Foot Locker also disappointed after the acquisition. - Management cited heavier promotions, fewer product launches and discounting of older shoes.     Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? 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Sadly, teen unemployment is up, and is Gov. Newsome misrepresenting the higher minimum wage benefits to the state? And The Sheriff's disgust with Melina Abdullah's running commentary.

Labor day is a national holiday to recognize the contributions of working men and women. This labor day finds that 71% of Americans approve of unions, the highest since 1957, even 52% of Republicans expressing support. A record 47% of Americans want unions to have more influence. Union membership however has been declining for decades, with less than 10% of the workforce belonging to a union, down from 20.1% in 1983. The political and economic power of union remain low, constrained by low membership, political opposition, and economic pressures. Wage growth has continued to lag behind inflation, which has hit workers hard since 2021. For our labor day coverage we hear from Congressman Paul Tonko, Steve Madaraz of the NYS Alliance for Retired Americans, labor activists Candace Liden and Doug Bullock. Sean Collins of the Troy Area Labor Council, Melissa Person of the NYS United Teachers, Natasha Pernicka of The Food Pantries for the Capital District, and Greg Giorgio of the Industrial Workers of the World. By Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

This economy added twice the amount of jobs expected in August, which is good news for the labor market. Still, the latest jobs report showed average hourly earnings were up just 3.1% annually — the slowest growth in more than five years. In this episode, when we can expect wages to start keeping up with inflation. Plus: American tourism to Europe is up, some farmers rely on decades-old machinery as budgets tighten, and one mom goes back to school 15 years after she started.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today's episode:Jobs are steady. Prices are high. What will the Fed do?Wage growth can't compete with inflation right nowSqueezed by a tough economy, many farmers are relying on decades-old machineryMore American tourists are visiting EuropeThis mom of six is rewriting her career by going back to school

This economy added twice the amount of jobs expected in August, which is good news for the labor market. Still, the latest jobs report showed average hourly earnings were up just 3.1% annually — the slowest growth in more than five years. In this episode, when we can expect wages to start keeping up with inflation. Plus: American tourism to Europe is up, some farmers rely on decades-old machinery as budgets tighten, and one mom goes back to school 15 years after she started.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today's episode:Jobs are steady. Prices are high. What will the Fed do?Wage growth can't compete with inflation right nowSqueezed by a tough economy, many farmers are relying on decades-old machineryMore American tourists are visiting EuropeThis mom of six is rewriting her career by going back to school

The wage floor for H-2A got rewritten on August 3, 2026, and farm workers stand to lose up to $5.4 billion a year. The worker protection rule is rescinded, demand is at a record high, and a federal court just called the whole thing unlawful. LJ D'Arrigo, Immigration Practice Leader at Harris Beach Murtha, returns for his third visit to tell Lauren Clarke what it means at the kitchen table — and why dairy is no longer out to pasture. Plus, Rob Taylor reports on the $103,265 H-1B fee proposal and the immigrant visa appointment pause.GUEST: L.J.” D'Arrigo, Immigration Practice Leader, Harris Beach Murtha HOST: Lauren ClarkeNEWS NERD: Rob TaylorPRODUCER: Adam BelmarInterview Date: 8/27/26Resource Link:No Longer Out to Pasture: USCIS Clears H-2A Path for Dairy Employershttps://www.harrisbeachmurtha.com/insights/no-longer-out-to-pasture-uscis-clears-h-2a-path-for-dairy-employers/

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During the Gilded Age, companies paid employees in scrip redeemable at corporate stores instead of in hard cash. Is this similar to modern job benefits like health insurance and pensions?Join us every Thursday for new pop quizzes, and stay tuned for the start of our new season in just a few weeks!

How much of your week disappears into questions other people could already answer? If nothing moves until you weigh in, the business runs at your speed and no faster.Martin and Khalil work through three questions listeners sent in: what a new hire actually costs before they generate a dollar, how an owner stops being the dumping ground for every decision, and whether it's normal that the owner works the most hours. The answers keep landing in the same place. Most owners delegate the task and keep the responsibility.If you're trying to buy back your week without anything hitting the floor, this one's worth your drive home. The owners who fix it stop carrying the whole business in their head.Key Topics & Timestamps00:48 - AI Is Like the Internet02:14 - Privacy and Connected Data04:01 - Health Scares and Stress Tests08:54 - Insurance Costs for Owners14:27 - Hiring Math and Seasonal Labor27:29 - Clarity in Hiring30:41 - Owner as Decision Bottleneck35:45 - Work Less Delegate ProfitablyMemorable QuotesDelegation is a capital investment. It costs you now in time, effort, training. Once it's paid, the machine just starts to run" — Martin"You've gotta be able to delegate responsibility and not just tasks." — Khalil"As long as you're willing to answer the questions, they're never gonna ever quit asking." — Martin"There are too many businesses, small businesses out there where the owner works the most and gets paid the least." — Khalil"You can't be their relief valve." — MartinKey TakeawaysBuild the all-in number before you make the offer. Wage and overtime are just the start, and benefits, paid time off, software, and equipment push a $65,000 salary close to $95,000. The offer letter never shows you that.Managing a new person eats a slice of your own week, so count that slice before you hire. It comes straight out of the time you were trying to buy, and owners who skip the math wonder why nothing got easier.Before you sign a salesperson, name the margin they have to bring in. Martin's rule of thumb is about three times what they cost you all in. Then look hard at whether the territory can actually produce it.Answer a question with a question. Point people back to the manual, the job description, or the contract. As long as you keep handing out answers, they'll keep coming to get them.Hand over a whole area, with the context behind it, the end state you want, who to call besides you, and when to escalate. Skip any of those and it lands back on your desk.Decide which two or three areas genuinely need you, then name someone else as the point person on everything else. They can sit outside the company. You still carry the responsibility, you just stop being the first phone call.A lot of owners can't fund help at the prices they're charging today. Fix the pricing first, and hiring the person who gets you out of the truck stops being a someday thing.ResourcesCrowdHealthPeter Lohmann⁠Quo⁠Need help with podcast production? We recommend ⁠Demandcast⁠More from Martin⁠theprofitproblem.com⁠⁠annealbc.com⁠⁠Email Martin⁠⁠Meet With Martin⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠More from Khalil⁠Benali⁠⁠Email Khalil⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠The Cashflow ContractorSubscribe to our ⁠YouTube channel⁠Subscribe to our ⁠Newsletter⁠Follow on social:⁠ LinkedIn⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠X (formerly Twitter)⁠Visit our ⁠website⁠⁠Email⁠ The Cashflow Contractor

In this podcast, Shir Fulga, Erin Schachter, and Susan Ivimey discuss important changes to employment standards in Canada that took effect on January 1, 2026, focusing on the extension of long-term illness leave in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, and new rules in Saskatchewan that prohibit employers from withholding tips. Additionally, they cover the introduction of new job-protected leaves in Saskatchewan, which include maternity leave and leave for interpersonal violence, as well as new provisions allowing for the substitution of public holidays.

If the IRS has started garnishing your wages, you may have options to get the levy released. In this video, I explain two of the most common ways we deal with IRS wage levies at Choice Tax Relief and what you should do after your employer tells you it received an IRS levy notice.

Send us Fan MailWe talk with Christopher Rivers about why the American Dream feels broken for working people who do everything “right” and still can't get ahead. We connect war, wealth, media incentives, and local civic action into a grounded case for hope that requires effort, not wishful thinking.• Rivers' background from working-class Connecticut to Iraq and Afghanistan to West Point and Georgetown• Why door knocking changes political conversations more than social media• How party labels distort reality in state and local politics• Wage stagnation, rising housing costs, student debt, healthcare costs, and the affordability crisis• Why cable news functions as entertainment and how that fuels outrage• The role of billionaires, fundraising, and money in politics• What “You Shouldn't Have to Kill to Get Ahead” means and why violence is a dead end• The biggest misconception about meritocracy and why parental wealth predicts outcomes• Why local elections and primaries are where individual votes matter mostGo to ChrisRivers.com.Give a review for this podcast episode. If it's one of four stars, how can I specifically improve? If it's a five star, what should I double down or do more of? Okay, and give at least one reason.Follow Christopher Rivers ...His Websitehttps://www.chrisrivers.com/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ReimaginingAmerica/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@ReimaginingAmericaInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/reimaginingamerica/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rivers/Threadshttps://www.threads.com/@reimaginingamerica?hl=enSupport the showFollow your host atYouTube and Rumble for video contenthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70aghttps://rumble.com/c/c-4236474Facebook to receive updateshttps://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/Some free goodiesFree website to help you and me https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463New Paperhttps://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4glPodMatchhttps://podmatch.com/?ref=1626371560148x762843240939879000

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law that prohibits future governors and senior state officials from using nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) when negotiating state laws or deciding how taxpayer money is spent. The measure is intended to increase transparency in state government and close loopholes that allowed key policy discussions to occur behind closed doors. Bulle, the upscale farm-to-table restaurant at Herndon and Marks that opened in spring 2026 with ambitions of becoming Fresno's premier fine-dining destination, is facing staffing turnover and wage-related disputes just five months after opening. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law that prohibits future governors and senior state officials from using nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) when negotiating state laws or deciding how taxpayer money is spent. The measure is intended to increase transparency in state government and close loopholes that allowed key policy discussions to occur behind closed doors. Bulle, the upscale farm-to-table restaurant at Herndon and Marks that opened in spring 2026 with ambitions of becoming Fresno's premier fine-dining destination, is facing staffing turnover and wage-related disputes just five months after opening. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the USA and Canada head towards a prolonged economic confrontation, we look at Trump's escalating tariffs on Canada, Mark Carney's decision to hit back, and what a trade war between two of the world's most integrated economies could mean for American consumers, businesses and their wider alliance.Then there's China. Trump is trying to squeeze Beijing while keeping the broader US-China relationship from spiralling — but China is also Iran's biggest trading partner and a major buyer of Iranian oil. That puts Trump's new economic pressure on Tehran on a collision course with his attempts to manage relations with Xi.Later, we discuss another Trump war. This time his war on mail-in ballots.The News Agents USA is a Global production.

Today I share some research we're doing on wages in the inflationary “AI-economy.” While many people are studying the labor market (it's a huge industry), it's not hard to see that most wages are not keeping up with inflation, yet some are. As you'll hear we now see the “Superworker” jobs and roles that are “inflation protected” and we also see the jobs that are declining in value. I also discuss a new pragmatic approach to corporate AI investment, as well as the slow end of the “SaaSpocalypse” idea. In other words, many of the existing systems you have are not going to be “destroyed” or “replaced” by agentic disruptors: rather these software companies are becoming AI savvy. This includes Workday, Oracle, ADP, SAP, as well as hypergrowth companies like HiBob. Even Docebo and Cornerstone are now seeing the benefits of their AI pivots. Anyway lots to talk about, and I'll be publishing more on all this soon. Stay tuned for the big Jupiter release of Galileo, it will blow your mind – coming in a few weeks. PS. This is the last week to sign up for the inaugural cohort of the Josh Bersin Institute GHRE Masterclass, basically a “masters degree” on everthing HR, AI, and how to advance your career. Not only is this the most comprehensive education we've ever developed, you'll meet some amazing faculty at USC and experience real AI-powered learning, meet your peers, and become JBI certified. Sign up here. Additional Information The New World of Work in An Inflationary, AI-Impacted Economy The Great Decoupling: How Workers Became Disconnected From Companies And AI Will Accelerate This Trend The Global HR Excellence Program: Join the Inaugural Cohort Now!   Chapters (00:00:00) - AI and the HR 2030 Workforce(00:04:07) - Wage increases and the labor market(00:06:53) - Employee Experience and Pay(00:08:08) - AI and the Corporate Code(00:10:20) - Will The Outsourcing of Recruitment Be Hurt?(00:13:35) - Will AI Replace the HR Software Companies?(00:17:46) - One more thing. This week is the last week to sign up

Aurélie Daher, author of a piece for Responsible Statecraft, looks at the destruction Israel is visiting upon southern Lebanon. Annie McClanahan, author of Beneath the Wage, discusses nonstandard forms of work and compensation. Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global.

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Send us Fan MailWhat is CMS really signaling about the future of hospice?In Part Two, Chris Comeaux continues his conversation with hospice experts Annette Kiser and Judi Lund Person about the Hospice Wage Index, the Final Rule, and what leaders should be preparing for now.They explore the larger shift toward increased CMS oversight, data-driven accountability, stronger documentation, scrutiny of non-hospice spending, and greater expectations around quality and value. From SSVI and PEPPER data to the mandatory hospice addendum, claims, and cost reports, the message is clear: hospice organizations need to understand their data and trends before CMS does.The conversation also looks ahead to the future of the Medicare Hospice Benefit, including potential payment reform, outcomes-based accountability, and the growing importance of accurate, auditable cost reports.Most importantly, Annette and Judi challenge leaders to look beyond compliance and keep patients and families at the center—using data not simply to satisfy regulators, but to identify gaps, improve care, and build stronger organizations for the future.If you lead a hospice or work in compliance, quality, operations, or finance, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.▶️ Watch Part Two and share it with your leadership team.

What is CMS really signaling about the future of hospice?In Part Two, Chris Comeaux continues his conversation with hospice experts Annette Kiser and Judi Lund Person about the Hospice Wage Index, the Final Rule, and what leaders should be preparing for now.They explore the larger shift toward increased CMS oversight, data-driven accountability, stronger documentation, scrutiny of non-hospice spending, and greater expectations around quality and value. From SSVI and PEPPER data to the mandatory hospice addendum, claims, and cost reports, the message is clear: hospice organizations need to understand their data and trends before CMS does.The conversation also looks ahead to the future of the Medicare Hospice Benefit, including potential payment reform, outcomes-based accountability, and the growing importance of accurate, auditable cost reports.Most importantly, Annette and Judi challenge leaders to look beyond compliance and keep patients and families at the center—using data not simply to satisfy regulators, but to identify gaps, improve care, and build stronger organizations for the future.If you lead a hospice or work in compliance, quality, operations, or finance, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.▶️ Watch Part Two and share it with your leadership team.

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In this episode, we discuss why shifting labor market dynamics are keeping U.S. wage growth subdued despite falling unemployment.​‌ The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcast is at the sole responsibility of the listener. The information included herein is not based on any particularized financial situation, or need, and is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, a forecast, research, investment advice or a recommendation for any specific PIMCO or other security, strategy, product or service. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. All investments contain risk and may lose value. Investors should speak to their financial advisors regarding the investment mix that may be right for them based on their financial situation and investment objective. Podcasts may involve discussions with non-PIMCO personnel and such content contain the current opinions of the speaker but not necessarily those of PIMCO. Other podcasts may consist of audio recording of an existing PIMCO article and such material contains the current opinions of the manager. The opinions expressed in all podcasts are subject to change without notice. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed. PIMCO as a general matter provides services to qualified institutions, financial intermediaries and institutional investors. This is not an offer to any person in any jurisdiction where unlawful or unauthorized. For additional important information go to CMR2026-0521-5513952-T

Send us Fan MailWhat is CMS really signaling through the 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Final Rule—and what should hospice leaders be doing now?In Part One, host Chris Comeaux is joined by hospice regulatory experts Annette Kiser and Judi Lund Person to unpack the 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Final Rule and look beyond reimbursement to what CMS may be signaling about the future of hospice regulation, compliance, payment, and oversight.They explore the Hospice Election Statement Addendum, the Service and Spending Variation Index (SSVI), non-hospice Medicare spending, Part B claims, telehealth reporting, and why leaders should be examining their data through a quality and compliance lens.In this episode:What the 2027 Hospice Final Rule reveals about CMS prioritiesPreparing for the October 1, 2026 Election Statement AddendumUnderstanding SSVI and non-hospice spendingWhy CMS is increasing scrutiny of unrelated servicesTelehealth, G-code reporting, and eligibilityUsing SSVI and PEPPER data to identify trends and opportunitiesCMS reported that Medicare Part A and B non-hospice spending increased 160% from 2020 to 2024, exceeding $2 billion in 2024, with hospice patients responsible for approximately $510 million in cost sharing—a major reason this issue is receiving increased attention. fileciteturn0file0L130-L148The Final Rule tells you what CMS is doing. The details may tell you what CMS is preparing to do next.▶️ Listen to Part One, share it with your hospice leadership team, and subscribe so you don't miss Part Two.Guests:Annette Kiser — Chief Compliance Officer, Teleios Collaborative NetworkJudi Lund Person — Principal, Lund Person & AssociatesHost:Chris Comeaux — President/CEO of Teleios and author of The Anatomy of LeadershipThe Anatomy of Leadership podcast explores the art and science of leadership through candid, insightful conversations with thought leaders, innovators, and change-makers from a variety of industries. Hosted by Chris Comeaux, each episode dives into the mindsets, habits, and strategies that empower leaders to thrive in complex, fast-changing environments. With topics ranging from organizational culture and emotional intelligence to navigating disruption and inspiring teams, the show blends real-world stories with practical takeaways. The goal is simple yet ambitious: to equip leaders at every level with the tools, perspectives, and inspiration they need to lead with vision, empathy, and impact.https://www.teleioscn.org/anatomy-of-leadership

Pay negotiation expert John Gates, author of "Act Your Wage", shares proven salary negotiation strategies to help professionals increase compensation by 10–20% without risk or confrontation. Drawing on decades of experience as a recruiter, Gates explains why most candidates leave money on the table, how to overcome negotiation anxiety, and how to shift the power dynamic by using salary ranges, asking strategic questions, and understanding compensation structures like bonuses and incentives. He also highlights common mistakes that cost job seekers, reveals how high-stakes negotiations evolve at different career levels, and provides actionable advice for both external job offers and internal promotions.

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Up until last year, construction workers were not in high demand. The data center construction boom has been changing that. Wage growth in the sector is outpacing the rest of the labor market. But the benefits of that growth are relatively limited. This morning, we'll dig in. Plus, President Trump is extending his waiver of the Jones Act to counteract oil disruptions, and the demand for EVs has risen alongside higher gas prices.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Stories featured in this episode:Dealers are paying more for used EVs and smaller cars as gas prices stay highHow data center construction is affecting the labor market

Up until last year, construction workers were not in high demand. The data center construction boom has been changing that. Wage growth in the sector is outpacing the rest of the labor market. But the benefits of that growth are relatively limited. This morning, we'll dig in. Plus, President Trump is extending his waiver of the Jones Act to counteract oil disruptions, and the demand for EVs has risen alongside higher gas prices.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Stories featured in this episode:Dealers are paying more for used EVs and smaller cars as gas prices stay highHow data center construction is affecting the labor market

In this episode of the Elevate Care podcast, host Enderson Miranda sits down with Brian Floyd, Chief Operating Officer at ECU Health and chairman of the board for the North Carolina Health Care Association, to unpack a framework Brian calls the "six dimensions of rurality." Drawing on more than 30 years of healthcare leadership, coupled with the unique understanding of a clinician that practiced within the rural healthcare setting, Brian explains why treating rural healthcare as simply a geography problem misses the point, and why density, distance, demographics, disease burden, determinants, and disparity together create structural barriers that urban-focused policy often fails to address. Brian also shares how ECU Health builds a sustainable workforce from within its own communities, using point-based admissions systems with local universities to keep talent close to home, and how the organization has partnered with AMN Healthcare to achieve conversion rates for international nurses well above the national average. The conversation closes with a candid look at the role technology can play in closing access gaps, and the advocacy work that healthcare leaders must take to ensure rural systems remain viable for the communities that depend on them. This episode offers healthcare leaders a clear and structural lens for evaluating rural care delivery, along with concrete workforce and policy strategies that translate directly into retention, access, and financial sustainability. Key Takeaways Rural healthcare needs a structural definition, not just a geographic one. Brian's six dimensions of rurality (density, distance, demographics, disease burden, determinants, and disparity) reframe how leaders and policymakers should evaluate rural care delivery. Hospital closures are the tail end of a much longer decline. Physician loss, specialty care exits, and reduced preventative services happen long before a hospital closes its doors. Payment reform must remain a top policy priority. Wage index adjustments and reimbursement structures often pay rural systems less for treating the same disease burden as urban systems. Local workforce investment drives long-term retention. ECU Health adjusts university admissions criteria to prioritize students from the communities it serves, growing local enrollment by over 10 percent. Mission-driven culture fuels nurse retention, both nationally and internationally. ECU Health converts more than 90% of international nurse placements into permanent employees, a rate significantly above national average. Technology can close access gaps that bricks-and-mortar models cannot. Telehealth and AI free up clinician time for direct patient care and extend reach across low-density rural regions.   Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Brian Floyd and ECU Health 01:01 – Brian's Journey from Nursing to Health System Leadership 04:08 – Why Rural and Urban Healthcare Operate Under Different Realities 07:04 – The Six Dimensions of Rurality: Density, Distance, Demographics, Disease Burden, Social Determinants, and Payment Disparity 14:06 – How Technology and AI Can Close Rural Access Gaps 17:37 – Where Rural Healthcare Gaps Hit Hardest: Patients Versus Systems 20:52 – The Policy Gap: Why Payment Reform Matters Most 24:08 – Building a Sustainable Rural Workforce from Within 32:29 – Local Talent Meets Global Talent: Retaining International Nurses 36:42 – Advocacy Advice for Healthcare Leaders Meet Brian Floyd Brian Floyd is Chief Operating Officer at ECU Health, a health system with eight hospitals, including a 1,100-bed tertiary academic medical center, and roughly 250 clinics across eastern North Carolina. He also chairs the board of the North Carolina Health Care Association. Brian began his career as a nurse in cardiac surgery before moving into practice administration and executive roles, eventually leading ECU Health's academic medical center as CEO. With more than 30 years of experience spanning clinical operations, health system leadership, and health policy, Brian is a recognized voice on rural healthcare sustainability, workforce strategy, and payment reform. Learn more about ECU Health at ecuhealth.org. Sponsors: We're proudly sponsored by AMN Healthcare, the leader in healthcare staffing and workforce solutions. Explore their services at AMN Healthcare. Learn how AMN Healthcare's workforce flexibility technology helps health systems cut costs and improve efficiency. Click here to explore the case study and discover smarter ways to manage your resources!Discover how WorkWise is redefining workforce management for healthcare. Visit workwise.amnhealthcare.com to learn more.About The Show: Elevate Care delves into the latest trends, thinking, and best practices shaping the landscape of healthcare. From total talent management to solutions and strategies to expand the reach of care, we discuss methods to enable high quality, flexible workforce and care delivery. We will discuss the latest advancements in technology, the impact of emerging models and settings, physical and virtual, and address strategies to identify and obtain an optimal workforce mix. Tune in to gain valuable insights from thought leaders focused on improving healthcare quality, workforce well-being, and patient outcomes. Learn more about the show here. Find Us On:WebsiteYouTubeSpotifyAppleInstagramLinkedInXFacebook Powered by AMN Healthcare Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More bad news from last week's jobs report: Wage growth slowed to 3.2%, the lowest yearly rate in five years. Combine that with high inflation, and consumers are losing purchasing power. In this episode, where did the wage growth go? Plus: Temp firms report increased demand, Bed, Bath & Beyond's parent company wants to expand into services, and Pringles implements AI on the production line. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today's episode:U.S. consumers' real earnings have been fallingWhy Bed Bath & Beyond's parent company is pivoting to mortgages and flooringShould we ditch paper checks? You probably write more than you thinkShe chose rural South Carolina over Italy and EnglandOne bright spot in an otherwise-meh labor market? Temp jobsA new kind of AI chip: Pringle-making gets optimized by artificial intelligence

More bad news from last week's jobs report: Wage growth slowed to 3.2%, the lowest yearly rate in five years. Combine that with high inflation, and consumers are losing purchasing power. In this episode, where did the wage growth go? Plus: Temp firms report increased demand, Bed, Bath & Beyond's parent company wants to expand into services, and Pringles implements AI on the production line. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today's episode:U.S. consumers' real earnings have been fallingWhy Bed Bath & Beyond's parent company is pivoting to mortgages and flooringShould we ditch paper checks? You probably write more than you thinkShe chose rural South Carolina over Italy and EnglandOne bright spot in an otherwise-meh labor market? Temp jobsA new kind of AI chip: Pringle-making gets optimized by artificial intelligence

Goats have become a critical tool for wildfire mitigation in California. But grazing companies warn their businesses are at risk now that wage requirements for herders have increased. Reporter: Laura Fitzgerald, CapRadio A federal judge in Oakland has given the Trump administration until today, August 7th, to reimburse legal non-profits representing more than 20,000 immigrant children. That's after it stopped paying them in December. Reporter: Tyche Hendricks, KQED The Salinas City Council has unanimously approved extending a moratorium on new tobacco retailer licenses into 2027. Reporter: Katie Brown, KAZU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices