Judge cites overreach in blocking FTC's noncompete ban | Job growth not as strong as first reported | John Maxwell: You want your team to be honest with you
Federal Trade Commission's Lina Khan (Tom Williams/Getty Images)
A ruling by US District Judge Ada Brown has halted the Federal Trade Commission's ban on noncompete agreements, citing the agency's lack of statutory authority. The ban, intended to promote competition and prevent wage suppression, faced immediate legal challenges from business groups. FTC spokesperson Victoria Graham has hinted at an appeal. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (8/20),Reuters (8/20),The Washington Post (8/20),The New York Times (8/20)
Recruiting & Retention
Job growth not as strong as first reported Newly released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that US job growth was significantly weaker than previously believed, with a downward revision of 818,000 jobs in March 2024. This marks the largest adjustment since 2009 and lowers the average monthly job gains from April 2023 to March 2024 to 173,500, down from 242,000. Full Story: CNN (8/21)
A report from Aon projects that US employer health care expenditures will climb 9% to more than $16,000 per employee next year, driven by rising medical and prescription drug costs, particularly for specialty medications and GLP-1s. The expected growth is higher than the 6.4% increase employers saw between 2023 and 2024. Full Story: Becker's Payer Issues (8/16),Fierce Healthcare (8/16)
Path to Workforce
N.C. college offers training for students with disabilities South Piedmont Community College's new Pet Care Academy offers students with intellectual and developmental disabilities practical training in animal care. The partnership with Pressly Animal Hospital in Charlotte, N.C., enables students to gain skills in animal handling, behavior and grooming, fostering their confidence and workforce readiness. Full Story: Spectrum News/Charlotte, N.C. (8/15)
Chris Cavallini, the founder of Nutrition Solutions, holds his employees to high standards and doesn't hesitate to deliver brutally honest feedback. "If someone can't take direct feedback about something they're not exceptional in without getting their ego bruised, they forfeit their ability to grow and certainly can't be part of my team," Cavallini says. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (8/20)
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Giving feedback today is a tricky balancing act. Speak directly and someone’s feelings can be hurt. Tread too lightly and the message gets diluted. Either way, your purpose loses its impact. This issue's HR Leader story profiles Nutrition Solutions CEO Chris Cavalini’s radical candor approach. Cavalini is committed to high standards with his organization’s products and services. It’s paid off in skyrocketing revenues. He’s also committed to helping his team grow. And for that, he relies on direct, honest feedback, delivered with professionalism and respect. “If someone can’t take direct feedback about something they’re not exceptional in without getting their ego bruised, they forfeit their ability to grow and certainly can’t be part of my team,” Cavalini says. Cavalini’s words can come off as harsh in today’s ultra-sensitive workplace environment. But I get it. Constructive feedback works. It’s clear. It’s honest. It’s fair. It promotes growth and improvement. And done right, it inspires trust among team members. How do you deliver straight-forward, respectful feedback? Let me know! Enjoying this brief? Great! Please tell others so they can benefit also.
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