Men's Wearhouse Boycott, The United States Of Corporate America, TOMS Founder Talks Haters And More

June 26, 2013 Subscribe · Forward U.S. GDP In First Quarter Worse Than Previously Announced WASHINGTON, June 26 (Reuters) - U.S. economic growth was more tepid than previously estimated in the first quarter, held back by a moderate pace of consumer spending, weak business investment and declining exports. Gross domestic product expanded at a 1.8 percent annual rate, the Commerce Department said in its final estimate on Wednesday. Output was previously reported to have risen at a 2.4 percent pace after a 0.4 percent stall speed in the fourth quarter.  Continue reading... Shoppers Threaten Boycott After George Zimmer Ousting The United States Of Corporate America Illustrated In 1 Chart TOMS Founder Addresses The Haters Men's Wearhouse Just Revealed Why George Zimmer Got Fired What's Next For George Zimmer? McDonald's To Drop Menu Items Following Lawsuit The 1 Percent Take Over The Weed Business LOOK: Starbucks Baristas Stink At Flirting LOOK: Starbucks Baristas Stink At Flirting Men's Wearhouse Just Revealed Why George Zimmer Got Fired DAN SOLIN Upside-down Bash on Index Investing Certainly, the obscene fees charged by these funds create a drag on performance, but is Mr. Zhang really arguing that fees cause such a large gap? And if so, shouldn't that be a different big red flag for investing in these vehicles? Continue reading... BRAZEN LIFE Better Ways to Look for a Job and Ask for a Raise Securing the career you want at the pay you deserve is already a difficult task. By incorporating some data hacks into your job search, you can "tip the scales" in your favor. Continue reading... ROBERT SLAYTON Megadata So let's stop pulling the small fruit off the tree, and start dealing with the real mega giants of megadata. Why isn't Congress holding disclosure hearings, preparing legislation to rein in Google and Facebook, Apple and Microsoft? Continue reading... ADAM GRANT How to Get the Attention of Busy People Three months ago, the New York Times ran a cover story on my work, "Is giving the secret to getting ahead?" Suddenly, my inbox was flooded with messages from thousands of strangers asking for help. Continue reading... PETER DREIER Americans Deserve a Big Raise -- Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Fair Labor Standards Act Over the past 50 years, the productivity of America's workers has surged, but the minimum wage has fallen further and further behind. In fact, if the minimum wage had kept pace with increases in worker productivity since 1960, it would now stand at $21.72 per hour. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here. Unsubscribe here. Huffington Post, 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003