Dr. Ella Washington, founder and chief executive officer of Ellavate Solutions and a professor of practice at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, discusses the state of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace today.

The online retailer also said it planned to open two new centers, creating 2,500 jobs over the next three years.

The government has so far refused to offer pay hikes for public sector workers beyond the levels suggested by pay review bodies that it says are independent.

The annual rate of inflation is still running well ahead of wage gains, but the Fed has argued that a tight labor market has led to inflation-fueling income gains.

The legislation would allow employers to fire striking workers in essential sectors and sue trade unions if they fail to provide a minimum level of service.

The job cuts represent a swift about-turn for the retailer that recently doubled its basic pay ceiling to compete more aggressively for talent.

Earnings fell sharply in the second half of 2022, and its international freight-forwarding arm is exposed to competition from big global operators.

As supply chain leaders continue to tack against the winds of change in the workplace, issues relating to ethics and compliance (E&C) abound.

The new year is sure to bring new challenges for logistics providers and retailers. Here are four thoughts on what the industry can expect to see in 2023.

Companies must incorporate supply chains into their strategies not only as an opportunity to cut costs, but also as a competitive differentiator.