DoorDash launches ‘SafeDash’ app features to better protect drivers
Under the new features, DoorDash drivers can quickly and easily connect with an ADT security agent through its app if they feel unsafe. DoorDash is also adding an in-app emergency assistance button.
Starbucks to raise pay to support workers, enhance recruitment efforts
The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.
These are the top 10 most stolen vehicles in America, report finds
Car theft is on the rise, according to a new report, and certain makes and models are being stolen at a higher rate.
Spanx founder gifts employees 2 1st-class plane tickets, $10,000 following Blackstone deal
Spanx founder, Sara Blakely, gifted all of her employees two first-class tickets to anywhere in the world and $10,000 each following a major deal with Blackstone.
Estellas Vegan Bakery brings a sweet surprise to Rosedale Park area
Estellas is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from noon to 6, Chantele Jones is selling her confectionary concoctions free of animal products - a cause close to her heart.
Popular restaurant owner won't allow food delivery services as FDA looks to improve safety
"I stopped using all those delivering companies, I don’t do business with (any) of them," said Luigi Cutrato, the proprietor. "Sometimes the food (was) sitting for 30 to 45 minutes."
Lake Orion electric vehicle battery business expands as industry readies to boom
"And in the last 2 1/2 years, we have grown from about 12 people to 150 people and we are hoping to add another 75 professionals to the team, before the end of next year," the owner said.
Local business that makes educational blankets needs votes for Making it with Lowe's challenge
"My sister is a disabled veteran and she was always really good with sewing," she said. "That’s what inspired us to start our business and I am a retired teacher, I taught for nearly a decade. So I wanted to create something that was educational and has purpose behind it."
KC Crain says workplace will need to adapt to bring employees back
"You have to change your environment," he said. "The idea that you are going to bring people back and have them sit in a cube right now is not going to happen."
Companies hard-pressed for holiday staff despite millions of job openings
Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.
Americans quit jobs at highest rate on record in August, Labor Department says
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
Southwest, American Airlines will comply with federal vaccine mandate despite Texas governor's order
Southwest Airlines says it will go against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest executive order and instead comply with President Joe Biden’s mandate requiring employees to be vaccinated.
Economic instability means five Cs you need to deal with, says expert
There is also cryptocurrency. It’s an investment, not a true currency yet. It’s not just a phase and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon.
Whitmer restores prevailing wages on state construction projects
Republicans criticized the move while nonunion contractors appear likely to sue the provision.
Facebook blames global outage on error during routine maintenance
The global outage knocked Facebook and its other platforms offline for hours.
A bottlenecked supply chain spells trouble for the toy industry this holiday season
The surging price of shipping containers is forcing some toy companies to prioritize selling other products or ship them via plane instead of by boat. The maker of the Tonka truck are leaving their toys in China until costs go down.
Detroit's 'Neighborhood' Rivertown Market open for business
The new location, which opened its doors to its first customers at 7 a.m. Wednesday, will sell a mix of delivered food and locally-grown options from nearby vendors.
McNichols business thoroughfare transformed by multi-million Detroit investment
"We have much to be thankful for, " said U-D Mercy President Dr. Antoine Garibaldi "Broad new sidewalks and pavements, bus stop bump-outs, parking, and bicycle lanes, innovative double street lights, bright and shiny new storefronts are ready to welcome new businesses."
HIPAA does not apply to revealing COVID-19 vaccine status at work, HHS says
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
Chris Webber announces $50M cannabis facility in southwest Detroit
Webber's facility will have a comprehensive training program and operations to provide jobs and opportunities for under-represented members of the community.