FEI Weekly

February 24, 2017

Retailers and small businesses worried about border tax, Uber's aggressive workplace culture, and managing a multigenerational workforce.

Trump is Reportedly Putting Off One of His Biggest Economic Promises Until Next Year

Business Insider

President Donald Trump may be kicking the can down the road on infrastructure investment according to a new report.

Inside Uber’s Aggressive, Unrestrained Workplace Culture

New York Times (subscription may be required)

The focus on pushing for the best result has also fueled what current and former Uber employees describe as a Hobbesian environment at the company.

'We Understand the Concerns' of Retailers, Small Businesses Worried About Border Tax, Mnuchin Says

CNBC

The retail industry is intensely concerned about the idea of a border-adjusted tax because it would presumably increase the cost of the goods they import from places like Asia.

Transforming Risk Management for the 2020s

McKinsey & Company

Significant improvements in risk management can be gained quickly through selective digitization—but capabilities must be test hardened before release.

How to Make the Most of a Multigenerational Workforce

Accounting Web

The research highlighted key differences in three areas among baby boomers, Generation X, Generation Y, and Generation Z.