Office News

• Chicago's postal delivery delays under fire as 'dysfunctional' at hearing
  
  Post office officials say they're trying to make improvements and have recruited nearly 250 postal workers in Chicago.
  ABC News.  Sunday, 17 Oct 2021.
• Royal Mail rocked by claims of 'fake hours' staff scam
  
  An office administrator in Royal Mail's Llanelli depot was fired after sounding the alarm over posties being paid for overtime they had not worked, the Mail on Sunday understands.
  Daily Mail.  Sunday, 17 Oct 2021.
• 'Halloween Kills' nabs $50 million in domestic box office debut
  
  "Halloween Kills" generated an estimated $50.35 million in ticket sales during its domestic debut despite also being made available on Peacock.
  CNBC.  Sunday, 17 Oct 2021.
• Boohoo opens manufacturing office in Turkey
  
  The Istanbul office means the fast fashion retailer can source more garments made in Turkey, avoiding transport delays for goods made in China, Bangladesh and other Asian countries.
  Daily Mail.  Sunday, 17 Oct 2021.
• Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker delays COVID vaccine deadline for some state workers
  
  Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has pushed back a deadline for some state employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as his office negotiates with the workers' labor unions.
  Fox News.  Sunday, 17 Oct 2021.
• 'My car was smashed up, someone tried to get into my house': MP speaks out in wake of colleague's killing
  
  Instances of abuse reported to the police by politicians are not always followed up by forces, an MP has told Sky News, as he recalled having his car vandalised and office subject to an arson attack.
  Sky News.  Sunday, 17 Oct 2021.
• Chicago Cubs hire Carter Hawkins as general manager
  
  The Chicago Cubs hired Carter Hawkins as general manager on Friday, dipping into Cleveland's front office in an effort to bolster their own player development system.
  Fox News.  Friday, 15 Oct 2021.
• Crews battle large Rutland fire in LaSalle County, sheriff's office says
  
  Firefighters battled a three-alarm fire Friday morning in suburban Rutland.
  ABC News.  Friday, 15 Oct 2021.
• Workers haven't returned to offices en masse. But companies are leasing more space
  
  Though Delta variant thwarted expectations of workers flocking back to offices this fall, office leasing in L.A. County rises as businesses look ahead.
  Los Angeles Times.  Friday, 15 Oct 2021.
• Family Office Regulation And What The Pandora Papers Reveal About Rising Reputational Risks
  
  Whether family offices should be subject to greater scrutiny and regulation has been an intermittent topic of debate for years.
  Forbes.  Friday, 15 Oct 2021.
• Many sites bear the name 'Mark Ridley-Thomas.' What happens now that he faces charges?
  
  Federal charges have cast a shadow over the many sites named after longtime politician Mark Ridley-Thomas, whose name has decorated health centers, a youth facility, government offices and a pedestrian bridge.
  Los Angeles Times.  Thursday, 14 Oct 2021.
• Walgreens shares surge as CEO Roz Brewer outlines plans to make health care its growth engine
  
  Roz Brewer, who joined as CEO in March, said the company will open hundreds of doctor offices, shake up its front-of-store merchandise and free up pharmacists' time.
  CNBC.  Thursday, 14 Oct 2021.
• QB Carr: 'Open up' all NFL team correspondence
  
  In the wake of Jon Gruden's resignation, an emotional Derek Carr called for increased transparency when it comes to internal communications within NFL front offices. "You've got to open up everything," the Raiders' QB said. ...
  ESPN.  Thursday, 14 Oct 2021.
• Here's Why You Should Hold Cousins Properties (CUZ) Stock Now
  
  Cousins Properties (CUZ) is well poised to gain from the improving Sun Belt office market fundamentals, though high competition and huge capital outlays are concerns.
  Zacks.  Thursday, 14 Oct 2021.
• 90 people arrested at England Euro 2020 games, new figures reveal
  
  There were 92 football-related arrests at England home matches during the 2020-21 season of which 90 occurred at Euro 2020, say new Home Office figures.
  BBC News.  Thursday, 14 Oct 2021.

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