Tag Archives: Business

Biden overtime pay rule goes too far, business groups say in lawsuit

May 23, 2024 Biden overtime pay rule goes too far, business groups say in lawsuit The business groups claim the mandatory overtime pay rule would force businesses to cut jobs and limit workers’ hours. BY Reuters A coalition of U.S. business groups has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a Biden administration rule that would extend … Continue reading Biden overtime pay rule goes too far, business groups say in lawsuit

A proud Texas mama, veteran, and business owner shares her kernels of wisdom

May 02, 2024 A proud Texas mama, veteran, and business owner shares her kernels of wisdom The story of how one mom turned her side hustle into her main hustle BY Chase for Business Debra Moore’s venture into the business of gourmet popcorn started with a mission every parent can relate to: paying for college tuition. … Continue reading A proud Texas mama, veteran, and business owner shares her kernels of wisdom

Why civility at work is good—and good for business

April 29, 2024 Why civility at work is good—and good for business Industry experts share techniques for cultivating a positive work experience BY FastCo Works Incivility is on the rise, fueled by factors such as widening political divides and less-than-social behavior on social media platforms. While uncivil behavior takes an emotional toll on people, it’s also … Continue reading Why civility at work is good—and good for business

Major business groups sue to block FTC’s ban on most worker noncompete agreements

April 24, 2024 Major business groups sue to block FTC’s ban on most worker noncompete agreements The U.S. Chamber of Commerce could move for an injunction temporarily blocking the FTC’s rule from taking effect as the case proceeds. BY Reuters The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the country’s largest business lobby, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking … Continue reading Major business groups sue to block FTC’s ban on most worker noncompete agreements

Business leaders are too fixated on disruption instead of meaningful change

April 23, 2024 Business leaders are too fixated on disruption instead of meaningful change ‘People don’t care if it’s new. They care if it’s better,’ says the cofounder of the London creative agency, Without. ‘Sometimes, the route to success is simply doing something timeless really, really well.’ BY Philip Koh Flicking through the fundraising pitch for … Continue reading Business leaders are too fixated on disruption instead of meaningful change

California landlords and business owners won’t be able to hide behind LLCs if new bill passes 

April 18, 2024 California landlords and business owners won’t be able to hide behind LLCs if new bill passes  The bill has broad support from labor, housing, and environmental groups. BY azapata A California lawmaker wants to require business owners and landlords to disclose their identities under legislation aimed at cracking down on opaque ownership structures … Continue reading California landlords and business owners won’t be able to hide behind LLCs if new bill passes 

Hiring a business analyst: Best of the MarTechBot

See how the MarTechBot responds to a prompt and how the prompt can be improved. Today: duties and interview questions for a new business analyst. MarTechBot on April 8, 2024 Best of the MarTechBot showcases the MarTechBot’s responses to prompts submitted by readers. See more about how marketers are using MarTechBot here. The language model is based on content … Continue reading Hiring a business analyst: Best of the MarTechBot

How business services companies are helping their clients become more efficient

April 04, 2024 How business services companies are helping their clients become more efficient From keeping track of dinner reservations to assisting with navigating hospital parking lots, the companies recognized in the business services category of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies program aim to increase efficiency. BY Jay Woodruff Optimal efficiency has surely been the holy … Continue reading How business services companies are helping their clients become more efficient

Unlocking the potential of synthetic data: A business game-changer

Understand the potential applications and limitations of generating synthetic data using AI models. Chris Robson on March 29, 2024 The idea of “synthetic data,” or artificially generated information, has recently caused a stir. Data is a huge asset for businesses in this age, and knowledge often provides a decisive competitive edge. The notion of easily … Continue reading Unlocking the potential of synthetic data: A business game-changer