Biden signs executive order to promote economic competition - July 12, 2021

President Joe Biden issued a sweeping order Friday to promote competition in the U.S. economy amid the post-pandemic recovery. The order aims to "reduce the trend of corporate consolidation, increase competition, and deliver concrete benefits to America’s consumers, workers, farmers, and small businesses," the White House said. Why Biden’s new noncompete policy could amplify the ‘Great Resignation’ - Fortune How New Biden Rules Could Make It Easier To Buy Hearing Aids Or Fix Your Phone - NPR @WhiteHouse: President Biden knows that capitalism without competition isn’t capitalism—it’s exploitation. That's why he signed an executive order to maintain and increase competition across critical sectors including health care, wages, and the internet. Learn more According to a recent Monster survey, 95% of workers are considering changing jobs and 92% are willing to change industries to get a new job. Burnout has led many employees to conclude that "life is too short" to work for a company that doesn't show compassion for its employees, driving "The Great Resignation" post-pandemic. Should You Leave Your Job? 8 Ways To Know If The Grass Will Be Greener Somewhere Else - Forbes The post-pandemic office: how to prevent burnout - Information Age @McKinsey: Are fears of the “Great Resignation” overblown? Perhaps—but it’s undeniable that change is afoot as many workers return from remote and reevaluate their employers. For leaders, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine how work gets done More workers are requesting sick notes as they return to the office, with the main illnesses cited including stress, anxiety and depression. Nearly half of surveyed adults continue to report negative mental health issues related to the pandemic, including worry and stress due to public health and economic factors. Employers can help ease their employees' transition back to the office by offering flexibility in coming back to the office and offering resources to seek professional help. How Covid Affected Employee Perk