September 09, 2024 Greenwashing is rampant among many iconic brands. Here’s how Allbirds avoids it Unlike many of its peers, Allbirds has moved beyond deceptive net-zero claims. BY Christopher Marquis Many companies’ net-zero and decarbonization plans are often more about greenwashing than real progress. Delta Airlines, for example, once claimed to be “the world’s first carbon-neutral … Continue reading Greenwashing is rampant among many iconic brands. Here’s how Allbirds avoids it
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Many small businesses haven’t paid off their COVID-19 EIDL loans
September 03, 2024 Many small businesses haven’t paid off their COVID-19 EIDL loans A Small Business Credit Survey report from the 12 Federal Reserve banks shows that small businesses that haven’t paid off COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans are in worse shape than other small businesses. BY Associated Press In 2020 and 2021, COVID-19 Economic Injury … Continue reading Many small businesses haven’t paid off their COVID-19 EIDL loans
Michigan farmworkers face precarious work and labor exploitation. Many are migrant and seasonal workers
July 16, 2024 Michigan farmworkers face precarious work and labor exploitation. Many are migrant and seasonal workers In 2013, the last year for which official records exist in Michigan, the state saw close to 94,000 migrant and seasonal farmworkers. BY The Conversation Michigan is famous for its fruit festivals. Visitors can sample cherries at the National … Continue reading Michigan farmworkers face precarious work and labor exploitation. Many are migrant and seasonal workers
Why many U.S. companies are teaching workers English
May 30, 2024 Why many U.S. companies are teaching workers English Non-English speakers in the U.S. today earn 40% less than workers who already speak the language proficiently. BY Kimo Kippen Last year, the so-called Great Resignation came to an end as quit rates returned to pre-pandemic levels. But this return to the status quo has … Continue reading Why many U.S. companies are teaching workers English
This is the dark side of having too many habits
May 23, 2024 This is the dark side of having too many habits If you want to be happy in the long term, you may need to think more critically about your daily habits. BY Stephanie Vozza Habits are the building blocks of productivity. They help you move through your day effortlessly, accomplishing what you want … Continue reading This is the dark side of having too many habits
Met Gala: Katy Perry’s mom among many who fall for AI deepfake of singer
Met Gala: Katy Perry’s mom among many who fall for AI deepfake of singer Sophie Atkinson Tech Journalist As the Met Gala photos of the hottest celebs dressed in couture started rolling in (June 02, 2024) (Monday 6 May), an AI photo of Katy Perry tricked her own mom and many others as they … Continue reading Met Gala: Katy Perry’s mom among many who fall for AI deepfake of singer
Why so many of us feel lonely at work
May 06, 2024 Why so many of us feel lonely at work On this week’s episode of The New Way We Work, CEO of TheLi.st Ann Shoket explains why so many people feel lonely at work and how both leaders and employees can build a support system. BY Kathleen Davis For years, leaders have tried to … Continue reading Why so many of us feel lonely at work
Too many women are working through their high menstrual pain instead of taking the time off they need
April 24, 2024 Too many women are working through their high menstrual pain instead of taking the time off they need Inequality is about more than just pay. A new survey reveals stark realities for women at work across 10 different countries. BY Shalene Gupta The gender wage gap has narrowed to women earning 92 cents … Continue reading Too many women are working through their high menstrual pain instead of taking the time off they need
Work is harder than it should be for many people. Here’s how to make it better for yourself
March 23, 2024 Work is harder than it should be for many people. Here’s how to make it better for yourself Andre Martin maintains you should spend more time looking for the right fit so that you spend more of your 13.5 years at work energized, engaged, fulfilled, and happy. BY Next Big Idea Club Andre … Continue reading Work is harder than it should be for many people. Here’s how to make it better for yourself
Marketers keep adding tech despite feeling overwhelmed by too many tools
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of marketers are prioritizing technology over creativity, a new study from Clevertouch Consulting found. Chris Wood on February 22, 2024 Marketers are making martech a priority, although some organizations have found their stacks becoming increasingly complex and are looking to simplify them. Some 57% of marketers are feeling overwhelmed by the number … Continue reading Marketers keep adding tech despite feeling overwhelmed by too many tools