Tag: McDonald’s

Talent, drive, and success cannot be dictated by age

By Dan Oswald May 18, 2015 Oswald Letter

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

by Dan Oswald I recently wrote that we shouldn’t overlook the contributions the younger generation can make. In business, we often assume that experience equates with success and therefore conclude it’s unlikely that a 20-something can make a significant contribution. I think that’s complete hogwash, but so is assuming people can’t have a major career […]

McDonald’s joins Wal-Mart in boosting wages

By Tammy Binford Apr 2, 2015 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Apr 2, 2015

The wage and benefit increases McDonald’s announced on April 1 put the fast-food giant on the same path retailer Wal-Mart took in February when it announced an increase in its starting wage. McDonald’s announced that beginning July 1, it will raise starting pay at company-owned restaurants to $1 over the locally mandated minimum wage. Full- […]

NLRB’s McDonald’s franchise determination called ‘aggressive play’

By Tammy Binford Jul 30, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jul 30, 2014

A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling that the McDonald’s corporation is a joint employer with its franchisees is a departure from longtime precedent that’s drawing fire from the fast-food giant and other business interests. The NLRB’s Office of the General Counsel released a statement on July 29 saying the Oak Brook, Illinois-based corporation could […]