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Senate HELP Committee Examines “Ambush” Election Rule

Yesterday the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions (HELP) held a hearing titled “Ambushed: How the NLRB’s New Election Rule Harms Employers & Employees,” to discuss a controversial new National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule to
Government Relations

Women Dominating Predominantly Male Industries

For women considering franchise business ownership in a predominantly male industry, there are several real and perceived roadblocks that one must overcome to succeed. Below are five ideas to help overcome these obstructions utilizing tips and stories from three of the top-performing owners in traditionally male franchise systems — who happen to be women.
Franchise Development