April 21, 2025 There’s a better way for companies to partner with startups BY Tom Ferguson How do big companies evolve? How do they learn to do something new? These are questions that have taken up untold pages of books, magazines, and journal articles. As a venture capitalist (VC) in water, I’ve seen firsthand that most … Continue reading There’s a better way for companies to partner with startups
March 22, 2025 Why these business leaders center culture at the core of their companies BY Rebecca Barker As the Trump administration continues to wage war against diversity, equity and inclusion programs, many business leaders have had to grapple with either standing firm in their previously stated DEI goals or abandon them and face consumer backlash. … Continue reading Why these business leaders center culture at the core of their companies
March 18, 2025 Meet 15 companies that are turning ads and marketing into cultural moments BY Jeff Beer It’s easy to say that the name of the advertising game has always been attention. But the level of skill, belief, strategic rigor, creative confidence, and sheer will required to win this game has never been higher or … Continue reading Meet 15 companies that are turning ads and marketing into cultural moments
January 09, 2025 Google, Microsoft, Meta, Apple: Here’s a list of Big Tech companies and CEOs donating millions to the Trump inauguration The money is pouring in as Silicon Valley bosses including Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos are angling for favor with the incoming administration. BY Jennifer Mattson Google and Microsoft are the latest tech companies … Continue reading Google, Microsoft, Meta, Apple: Here’s a list of Big Tech companies donating millions to the Trump inauguration
Stellantis and Valeo are among the auto companies that flagged layoffs and site closures announced in recent months. BY Reuters A slew of automotive companies have recently announced plant closures and big layoffs in Europe as they struggle with weak demand, high production costs, competition from Chinese rivals, and slower-than-expected electric vehicle transition. Below are some … Continue reading Europe’s auto companies plan plant closures and layoffs
October 31, 2024 Tech layoffs continue in October 2024 as Dropbox, Tidal, Meta, and other high-profile companies cut jobs ahead of the holidays Crypto exchange Kraken and online course giant Coursera were also among the firms to cut jobs. The good news is, tech layoffs in general appear to be on the decline. BY Michael Grothaus3 … Continue reading Tech layoffs continue in October 2024 as Dropbox, Tidal, Meta, and other high-profile companies cut jobs ahead of the holidays
October 31, 2024 70% of companies will use AI for hiring in 2025, says new study According to a new survey from Resume Builder, companies are increasingly relying on AI tools to conduct interviews, with 24% saying they currently use AI for the ‘entire interview process.’ BY Pavithra Mohan When recruiters are tasked with wading through … Continue reading 70% of companies will use AI for hiring in 2025, says new study
September 24, 2024 The one thing companies need to build a more ethical, sustainable supply chain At Fast Company’s Innovation Festival, brand leaders talked about what it takes to create a supply chain that’s better for the planet. BY Kristin Toussaint When you buy a set of sheets from a big-box store, do you know anything … Continue reading The one thing companies need to build a more ethical, sustainable supply chain
Social media companies can’t be forced to block teens from seeing ‘harmful’ content, judge rules A federal judge struck down part of a Texas law known as the Scope Act. karissa bell Tue, Sep 3, 2024 A federal judge has ruled that social media companies can’t be required to block certain types of … Continue reading Social media companies can’t be forced to block teens from seeing ‘harmful’ content, judge rules
August 29, 2024 The companies with the most low-wage workers are spending billions on stock buybacks instead of raises A new report sheds light on exactly where these companies’ priorities lie. While some Americans have been looking to tighten their belts recently, U.S. corporations have been on a spending spree—but that money hasn’t been going … Continue reading The companies with the most low-wage workers are spending billions on stock buybacks instead of raises
