The $20 minimum wage

INC. THIS MORNING The $20 minimum wage Good morning, Employees today are looking not only for better wages, but also for employers who are listening. So says Michael Lastoria, the CEO and co-founder of &Pizza, a fast-casual pizza chain known for pushing restaurant-industry employers to pay workers a minimum of $15 an hour. In the latest Inc. Real Talk streaming event, Lastoria spoke about his vision for how the food-and-beverage business should treat employees and his advocacy for a higher minimum wage, setting his sights on an industry-wide $20 per hour. "It's important that people have a hard reset. It's not going to go back to 2019," Lastoria says, noting that younger generations aren't as interested in climbing the corporate ladder. "People need a reason to come work for you. You are no longer in control of the narrative."  Read more on Lastoria’s tips on how to build a business with an employee-first model.  And check out some clips from the event: What It Takes to Be an Employee Focused Employer Why Starting a Business Is So Much Harder Than It Was 10 Years Ago Why Being 'Fearlessly Weird' Is Key to Beating Your Competitors The High Risk of Low Pay: A 2022 Prediction SPONSORED CONTENT This holiday season will have the most spending in history. 34% of shoppers expect to spend more this year. And to find out what shoppers most want to buy in store, you’ll have to read Klarna's report. Download now JOIN US: Join Jennifer Fleiss, co-founder of Rent the Runway, an 11 million-member startup that has transformed the fashion industry by making designer clothing rentals convenient and accessible. Fleiss will share how she created the service and what projects she’s worked on since. Hear her talk about how her experience incubating companies has helped her in her current VC position and what she looks for when investing in the next generation of brands. Discover ways to think differently about how you lead and grow your business. Are you ready for Your Next Move? Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET Register today Inc. Best Workplaces: Applications Now Open! Awarding excellence in company culture. Apply now to be recognized as a company people love to work for. Early-rate deadline: December 10, 2021. HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: This simple act of choosing to shift from a critic to a cheerleader can change everything. --Inc. Investors today want to work with founders who can show true humility. --Inc. If you're an entrepreneur, there is one crucial thing that you need to know about the Metaverse: your digital goods are now valuable. --Inc.  For small businesses hovering just under Biden’s federal vaccination guidelines, navigating this period is tricky. --New York Times More people are staying single these days and businesses need to adjust. --Quartz  ONE MORE THING: Here’s why Elon Musk’s 80-hour work week is a terrible idea. --Inc. --Brit Morse Assistant editor, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback at BMorse@inc.com and on Twitter at @britnmorse. Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. Join Inc. Unlimited today. Click here to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, Unsubscribe • Update Profile • View in Browser • Privacy Policy