The Business News Headlines & More 31 July 2019

All the talk is centered around the Fed and a rate cut. But, what might a rate cut mean to you and your family? Good question and we've got some answers...first.  Also today:

• What is left of Sears dumps on their retired folks;
• How would you like to think and then type your thoughts;
• Somebody is buying tons of U.S. vehicles;
• Malls coming to the aid of retailers;
• A marketing tip about Twitter for Business.

Those stories plus a look at employee promotions. Studies say that employees are disengaged in their jobs. So employers attempt to create incentives to produce engagement. However, according to Ro Crosbie the President and CEO of Tero International, those promotions are often causing entitled employees rather than having them be engaged.  Here is something that could really turn your thoughts around. To hear that conversation click here. 

 

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