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Artificial intelligence is getting even smarter

AI for marketing is getting better at content creation. But caution is needed. William Terdoslavich on September 1, 2022 Digital marketers still have a job of course. But it is not going to be quite the same job, as artificial intelligence begins its “second act”. Yes, AI is still good at compiling, sorting and categorizing … Continue reading Artificial intelligence is getting even smarter →

0% inflation is nice, but this number from today’s CPI report is even more encouraging

Economy Inflation

By Clint Rainey August 10, 2022 Wednesday finally brought Americans some good news on the inflation front. The Labor Department reported that consumer prices rose 0% for the month of July, perhaps the best indicator yet that inflation may have peaked. That means consumer prices were unchanged for the month of July. … Continue reading 0% inflation is nice, but this number from today’s CPI report is even more encouraging →

Even as retail sales drop, Amazon and Walmart have created thriving ad businesses

Walmart

By Rob Walker August 01, 2022 Branded is a weekly column devoted to the intersection of marketing, business, design, and culture. Walmart vs. Amazon is one of the great rivalries in business history. And lately the retail giants have found something new to compete over: ad revenue. We don’t normally think of stores as advertising … Continue reading Even as retail sales drop, Amazon and Walmart have created thriving ad businesses →

Yes, you are being watched, even if no one is looking for you

Privacy Infringement

By Peter Krapp July 27, 2022 The U.S. has the largest number of surveillance cameras per person in the world. Cameras are omnipresent on city streets and in hotels, restaurants, malls and offices. They’re also used to screen passengers for the Transportation Security Administration. And then there are smart doorbells and other home security cameras. Most Americans are aware … Continue reading Yes, you are being watched, even if no one is looking for you →

Why even your best employees are burned out—and what to do

Employee Retention

By Danica Lo June 15, 2022 It’s been six years since psychologist and University of Pennsylvania Professor Angela Duckworth published her bestseller Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. After more than two years of behavioral and societal shifts that have drastically altered cultural values around work and achievement (see: the Great Resignation), … Continue reading Why even your best employees are burned out—and what to do →

5 ways to make time for mentoring even when you’re too busy

Mentorship

By byline Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa E. Lewiss April 24, 2022 Let’s admit it. No matter the job title—manager, director, or entrepreneur—leaders are forced to prioritize time. Naturally, when mandatory tasks pour in, they take priority and optional tasks are cut. Mentorship is often first on that chopping block. In a life … Continue reading 5 ways to make time for mentoring even when you’re too busy →

Why you should care about parent-friendly policies, even if you don’t have kids

Parenting Support

By Greg Smith February 16, 2022 My low point as a working parent came at the beginning of the pandemic when I crawled out the window to take a call on my roof because my kids were being so loud. At this point, stories like that don’t even raise eyebrows. Two years into this … Continue reading Why you should care about parent-friendly policies, even if you don’t have kids →

How to find meaning in your work, even if it’s ‘just a job’

Work Culture

By Michelle S.—Zapier February 14, 2022 Our jobs—what we do—hover heavily over our very existence. Before the pandemic, a lot of job advice was about pursuing your passion, as though our purpose in life must be defined by our job or hustling till we drop from exhaustion. Now, all I hear about is burnout and The … Continue reading How to find meaning in your work, even if it’s ‘just a job’ →

5 Bad Investments Even Smart People Make

Investment Management

Devin Partida November 4, 2021 When people read about failed investments, a common misconception is that the victims must not have thought things through carefully enough or made other “stupid” decisions. Unfortunately, however, intelligent people can fall into the trap of investment and money-making opportunities that are not expected and could even evolve into total … Continue reading 5 Bad Investments Even Smart People Make →

How to Create a Sense of Belonging — Even From a Distance

Workplace Challenges

Dr. Dan Harrison October 27, 2021 A remote work environment offers employees some enviable advantages, including a better work-life balance, the elimination of stressful commutes, and, in some cases, the flexibility to work whenever they’re most productive. Unfortunately, remote work culture has one major downside: According to a survey by Slack of 4,700 remote workers … Continue reading How to Create a Sense of Belonging — Even From a Distance →