The Surprising Origins of the term: “The American Dream”
The optimistic term came from the depths of the bleakest economic crisis in US History.
The optimistic term came from the depths of the bleakest economic crisis in US History.
As “20% Side Project Time” becomes less popular at maturing tech companies, we remember the surprising origin of this concept that dates all the way back to World War II at 3M.
WDPs are the American free-market approach to developing the country’s labor skills, but it’s a lot more than that when done at the community level.
South Korea, May 2024
Gov. Spencer Cox at a work culture conference reveals a major bias and blindspot as he positions himself as a bridge builder.
History of Labor Disputes’ affect on the US Stock Market and economy as a whole – short term and long term (research links below).
There’s a parallel between China’s 20-year growth spurt and US economic growth post-World War II.
We look back at some of the lasting affects 9/11 had on the US and Global economies.
Members of Congress’ stock portfolios outperformed the S&P 500 by an average of 17.5% last year. (Pictured: Ex-US Rep. Stephen Buyer of Indiana found guilty of insider trading in 2022 – AP News)
Top workers make $32 and want $47. It might have been considered impossible until the Hot Labor Summer of ’23 saw huge gains for Union negotiations.
Just a few years ago Unions were feared to be “Dead.” Why do they seem unstoppable now?
Labor Day was born out of a bloody incident known as the Pullman Strike where US troops killed 13 and injured 50.
A guide with links and explanations on how to receive government assistance if you have severe ADHD, and what employers should be doing.
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