Charlotte Regional Business Alliance’s Post

Today, we honor the hands that build, the minds that innovate, and the hearts that drive progress forward. Happy Labour Day to all those who make a difference through their dedication and hard work . . . #WorkHard #CelebrateLabour #HonoringWorkers #Gratitude #HardWorkPaysOff #LabourOfLove #WorkersRights #ThankYouWorkers #LabourDay2024 #ReuAds #onlineadvertising

In its 124-year history, the Labour Party has only ever had four of its leaders take the party out of opposition and into power: MacDonald, Attlee, Wilson and Blair. Keir Starmer is now hoping to become the fifth. But what drives Starmer, how does he operate and what are some of the challenges at home and abroad that could shape his premiership if he wins this year? I've written the snapshot below on how I think he'll fare. https://lnkd.in/efvFe_zN

As a #UnionCarpenter, Keith Ponce has learned what it means to be a part of a #Brotherhood. His commitment to his Brothers often goes beyond the jobsite. Watch the following video to learn more about #Local661 member on this week's #MemberSpotlight. #UnionCarpenters #JobsWagesBenefits #Brotherhood #UnionStrong #Carpenters #WeBuildAmerica #BorderToBorder #UnionProud #WSCarpenters

Last week, we met with D.C. Councilmember Robert C. White Jr. to discuss the District's broader issues and possibilities. It was a great meeting full of perspectives and allowed our policy team to discuss our efforts more broadly on behalf of the business and workforce community. Jack McDougle Steve Proctor John Stalfort Jeremy Blank Robert White #DCCouncil #WashingtonDC #BusinessCommunity #DCBusinessCommunity #BusinessPolicy #DCBusiness #workforce

Great article below about the synergies between EO and B Corp. Great to hear your thoughts on this Jennifer Short-Martin 👇 🌍

Building a Fulfilling Future for Our Team 💪 We prioritize fair compensation to ensure our team can support themselves and their loved ones. But it's more than just lifting and moving objects. Join us as we explore the value we bring beyond the ordinary. #FairCompensation #TeamSupport #FulfillingFuture #ValueBeyondOrdinary #BuildingSuccess #TeamworkMatters #ElevateYourCareer #FindYourPassion #ProfessionalGrowth #MakeADifference

Ey up! Happy Yorkshire Day. Particularly to Leeds-based Union Industries, the UK’s leading manufacturer of high-speed industrial roller doors, which is celebrating 10 successful years as an employee-owned trust. What better way of celebrating Yorkshire Day than having your success highlighted in The Yorkshire Post? As reiterated in the article by Michael Crossland, research from the University of Stirling shows that employee-owned businesses enjoy an 8-12% productivity boost compared to their non-employee-owned peers. Having paid over £3m in tax-free bonuses over the last decade, Union Industries is the perfect example of this. In just the past five years, employees received an annual bonus of £3,600, which rose to £6,500 in 2024. It has also achieved record levels of revenue and profit, with profit soaring from £130,000 in 2013/2014 to £2.4m in 2023/2024. Well done to Andrew Lane and the team at Union Industries! https://lnkd.in/eX8YSvys

DEI initiatives have been under fire lately, but taking the time to create and implement meaningful DEI programs can have a positive impact on business performance and profits. 💲 How is your company handling the DEI controversy?

🔥 What an Incredible Night! 🔥 Tonight’s Membership Action Committee meeting was nothing short of amazing! The turnout was fantastic, with members from every level—pre-apprentices, journeymen, and retirees—coming together to share their insights and collaborate on powerful new ideas. 💡 Our focus tonight? Strengthening our Mentorship Program to support the wave of new members who have joined us over the past several months. By investing in this program, we’re not just building better carpenters—we’re building stronger communities. 💪🏾 As you can see from the pictures, when we gather, every voice matters. Whether you’ve been with us for decades or just started your journey, your input drives the success of our local. Together, we’re keeping our traditions alive while innovating for the future. 143 years of success in this organization doesn’t happen by chance. It happens because we stay true to our core values, lift each other up, and never stop pushing forward. Here’s to many more years of unity, strength, and progress! ✊🏾On behalf of Local 1005 Delegates & Eboard members we truly thank everyone for your continued dedication and involvement within this local. 👏🏾 #UnionStrong #MentorshipMatters #BuildingOurFuture #CentralMidwestCarpenters #BridgingMinds #Millwrights #FloorCoverers #Local1005 #Local1485 #Local599 #Local1076 #NWI

Next week is a celebration for our fellow PEO NAPEO - The National Association of Professional Employer Organizations members. A huge thank you to Hon. Rep. Erin Houchin for organizing efforts establishing the National PEO Week back in 2023. How PEOs Help Small Businesses and Their Employees 💠 By providing payroll, benefits, and HR services and assisting with compliance issues under state and federal law, PEOs help small businesses to improve productivity and profitability, to focus on their core mission and to grow. 💠 Businesses that use PEOs grow 7 to 9 percent faster, have employee turnover that is 10 to 14 percent lower, and are 50 percent less likely to go out of business than companies that do not use PEOs. 💠 PEOs enable small businesses to offer their employees access to Fortune 500-level benefits such as: 401(k) plans; health, dental, life, and other insurance; dependent care; and other benefits they might not typically receive as employees of a small company. 💠 Most small companies cannot afford to hire a human resources professional. In contrast, almost all PEOs provide access to human resource professionals as a part of their services to small businesses and their employees. Through this service, PEOs help small businesses comply with myriad federal, state, and local employment laws, and they provide access to HR expertise to small business employees. 💠 Among businesses with fewer than 10 employees, those using a PEO have more than 3 times greater participation in a retirement plan than employees of businesses that do not use a PEO. For businesses with 10 to 49 employees, 52 percent of PEO client employees have a retirement plan, versus 23 percent in those companies that do not use a PEO. #PEO #Employment #PEOWeek #SmallBusiness #SMB