Hi, Welcome Welcome back February 16, 2025 How to reclaim hours by cutting out the biggest time sucks of your workday Good time management isn’t about squeezing more productivity into every moment—it’s about cutting out wasted time to take back those moments completely. BY Kathleen Davis There’s one scarce resource that nearly everyone wishes they had … Continue reading How to reclaim hours by cutting out the biggest time sucks of your workday
February 15, 2025 5 hot takes on reinventing old age as a concept We have reflected long and hard on many subjects, but no one really paid attention to population aging until about the 1930s. BY Next Big Idea Club James Chappel is an associate professor of history at Duke University and a senior fellow at … Continue reading 5 hot takes on reinventing old age as a concept
February 15, 2025 Tesla showrooms are being hit by a wave of anti-DOGE protests On TeslaTakedown.com, citizens are planning protests at Tesla locations across the country (and world) in hopes of tying negative sentiment about CEO Elon Musk’s DOGE activities to the company’s stock price. BY Adele Peters Last Monday, inspired by reading about a small … Continue reading Tesla showrooms are being hit by a wave of anti-DOGE protests
February 15, 2025 These are the legal risks of bringing workers back to the office Legal experts say that as RTO policies become more stringent, employers could open themselves up to many more discrimination claims. Leading up to 2025, major companies like Amazon and JPMorgan did away with remote work altogether, requiring employees to … Continue reading These are the legal risks of bringing workers back to the office
February 15, 2025 Budgeting is easy if you approach it like you’re doing laundry The process of budgeting may be simple, but it’s far from easy. If you’ve struggled to create and maintain a working budget, these guidelines can help you get a handle on your money. BY Emily Guy Birken Years ago, I asked my … Continue reading Need some help with budgeting? Start by answering these 4 simple questions
AI-powered everything might sound great, but if your martech stack isn’t delivering results, it’s time for a reality check. Gene De Libero on February 14, 2025 Your marketing stack isn’t delivering what you need, am I right? That gorgeous martech ecosystem diagram on your wall shows perfectly integrated systems driving seamless customer experiences. Reality … Continue reading The truth about martech in 2025 and how to make it work for you
February 14, 2025 Fertility benefits are getting more expensive, but 69% of employers are still investing in them According to a new survey by Maven Clinic, 70% of employers have seen the cost of family-building benefits go up—but most companies are continuing to expand coverage for their workers. BY Pavithra Mohan Workplaces have started offering more … Continue reading Fertility benefits are getting more expensive, but 69% of employers are still investing in them
Strategic pivot or performative allyship? Unpack the implications of scaling back DEI initiatives on corporate values and public trust. Jay Mandel on February 14, 2025 Target’s decision to scale back its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives — including its flagship “Belonging at the Bullseye” program — feels like the ultimate irony. A company … Continue reading Target’s DEI retreat: Inclusivity was never more than a marketing stunt
Ron Howard On Storytelling And AI by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, February 14, 2025 Advertisers have always used the words “genuine” and “authentic” to describe content for a story well told. Legendary filmmaker Ron Howard at the IAB ALM conference in Pam Springs, California, told the audience: “I always look at stories and think, … Continue reading Ron Howard On Storytelling And AI
February 14, 2025 5 warning signs it’s time to make a change to your executive team Unfortunately, just because a leader excelled previously, doesn’t mean they’re still the right fit. Here’s what CEOs should look out for. BY Nathan Christensen I once hired an executive—we’ll call her Alice—who elevated our company overnight. She helped shape our … Continue reading 5 warning signs it’s time to make a change to your executive team
