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Thursday, October 8, 2009

A Socially Responsible Burger Joint?

We hear news of the corrupt practices of companies everyday, but maybe Burgerville provides a counterexample. Burgerville seems to be trying to act responsibly toward their employees. They have found a way to cut costs, improve productivity, AND pay for the health care of employees. Do you think providing health care for workers is the responsibility of our government? What role, if any, should private businesses have in providing health care? Why has paying worker health care premiums resulted in increased sales and improved employee productivity? Now, if they could only come up with a new name!