Over the past 20 years I have worked with employers to make Texas the most competitive, business-friendly state in the country. As the president of the Texas Business Leadership Council, […]Read More
Under the newly amended Texas Labor Code, small businesses—including employers of a single person—can be held liable for harassment claims, as can individuals “acting directly in the interests” of the […]Read More
The Texas Legislature adjourned sine die last Memorial Day after 140 days of barely controlled chaos. Sine die is a Latin term meaning “without a day”—basically, without a scheduled date for […]Read More
Texas’ capital is well on its way back. But we should take note of the positives and negatives laid bare by the pandemic. Following a prolonged, pandemic-induced pause, Austin is […]Read More
How an economic development plan created almost 20 years ago still informs the Texas capital’s success. Whether you measure by corporate relocations, COVID recovery, job opportunities, or simple quality of […]Read More
A remarkable renaissance is taking place in this once-sleepy city. In a discussion regarding Amazon’s meteoric success, CEO Jeff Bezos once remarked, “What’s dangerous is not to evolve.” That simple, […]Read More
How Chip and Joanna Gaines’ empire was the spark in a region already primed for explosive growth Since its roots as a river-bridge crossing for cattle on the Chisholm Trail, […]Read More
West Texas offers visitors many charms, from Big Bend National Park to McDonald Observatory to the esoteric charm of Marfa. Lately, these long-established draws have been joined by a flourishing […]Read More
We asked the experts for their perspective on this polarizing topic. 2021 has seen a resurgent discussion of the minimum wage across the United States. In January, lawmakers introduced the […]Read More
Good CEOs spend a lot of time thinking about their company’s culture—the shared values and norms that guide people at work. Culture affects everything your team members do, including how […]Read More
