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The Evolution of Bertony Faustin, Oregon’s First Black Winemaker

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This is not a story about wine. However, it does feature 15 acres of grapes growing on 50 acres of land in the west hills of Portland, Oregon; two tasting rooms tucked into the borders of the famed Willamette Valley; and a farmer in Carhartt overalls driving a tractor through verdant fields. Bertony Faustin, the man behind Abbey Creek Vineyard , is transforming the fruits of his labor into products that have both oenophiles and newbies scrambling to fill their glasses.

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How To Coax Millennials Into Returning To The Office

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With U.S. Millennial population estimated at more than 71 million — and peaking at 75 million within 10 years — Millennials hold the cards in this post-pandemic economy. Bringing employees of all ages and experience levels back to the office is proving to be a challenge for many companies. Here are four ways to get Millennials back — and to keep them engaged.

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Many people would take a pay cut for more flexible working and shorter hours

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Two thirds of British workers would be prepared to take a pay cut for an overall better job according to a poll from the hiring platform Indeed. A survey of over 5,000 workers for its Better Work 2023 report found a desire for greater flexibility and less time at work is driving this trend, with a four-day work week (28 percent), a better work life balance (25 percent) and more flexible working opportunities (17 percent) the most likely factors to encourage Brits to take a pay cut.

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Human Augmentation: A New Workforce Revolution on the Horizon?

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Technology that helps enhance physical or mental capabilities such as virtual and augmented reality headsets, will likely alter the way the workforce operates in the future. While the complete impact remains to be seen, a recent report published by Markets and Markets , states that the global human augmentation market is on a trajectory positioned for rapid growth.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Time is up for fluorescent lighting, so what happens after the tube strike?

Workplace Insight

As we rapidly advance through the latter half of 2023, the office landscape is undergoing a significant shift, with the imminent fluorescent lamp ban. Just like the Rolodex, the fax machine and smoking in the office, fluorescent lighting is becoming a thing of the past in the workplace. Both the UK and the EU are taking bold steps by phasing out all forms of fluorescent lamps with some types, such as T5 and T8 fluorescent tubes, banned from sale as early as September 2023.

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Leadership Shakeup at WeWork as COO Anthony Yazbeck Departs

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WeWork is undergoing another major leadership switch up, with its Chief Operating Officer Anthony Yazbeck set to step down from his role and presidency on October 20. This announcement, as reported by Reuters , comes shortly after David Tolley was named the permanent CEO , following his interim tenure. The departure of Yazbeck is not being attributed to any disagreements related to financial or operational matters, as clarified by the company in a regulatory filing.

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Amazon Moves in on Enforcing Stricter RTO Mandates

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In a bold move, Amazon has empowered its managers to take disciplinary action, including termination, against employees who resist its return-to-office (RTO) mandate. As reported by Fortune , the tech giant’s new guidelines stipulate that employees must be present in the office at least three days a week. Those who fail to meet this requirement may face consequences after a series of documented conversations.