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Even though they were quickly absorbed into a new organization called the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, for almost eighty years, truck drivers depended on the support of a union to help them control their pay and the routes they had to drive. So, what happened? Why are unions not as prevalent in the trucking industry today, and is that a good thing or a bad thing for truck drivers and trucking companies?

What are these “golden handcuffs,” though? Instead of just the basic benefits, these handcuffs usually come on top of the basics to those who already receive a high salary.

While breadcrumbing seems to have mostly negative connotations, there are a few positives to be found. If an employer leaves breadcrumbs to motivate their employees and then follows through with a full meal, many workers will find that acceptable and stay with the leader. TopChro says “good managers use behavioral reinforcement to develop their team members through rewards and recognition.” However, there is a big difference between using these breadcrumbs for motivation, versus simply leading a worker on to keep them compliant and doing their job.

The September Jobs Report and the August Job Opening and Turnover Survey reveal that the labor market is not making it easy for experts to make any predictions.

Don’t forget that a business with a fully functioning onboarding system is 69% more likely to retain new employees for three years or more! With the costs of replacing employees still rising, it is important to keep this mind.