January 08, 2025 College tuition has fallen at many schools. Here’s why Costs are coming down as Americans question whether college is worth the price. BY Associated Press The cost of college keeps spiraling ever higher, right? Not necessarily. New research indicates students are paying significantly less to attend public universities than they were a decade ago. … Continue reading College tuition has fallen at many schools. Here’s why
Mental health risks, seasonal financial strain, and uncertainty regarding federal pay and benefits make this a precarious time for wildland firefighters. BY The Conversation As cool weather arrives and the number of U.S. wildfires declines, wildland firefighters who have spent months working in the heat and smoke are able to take a much-needed break. But for … Continue reading Wildland firefighters face up to a $20,000 pay cut, among many other challenges
September 16, 2024 Michael Keaton is one of many famous actors who changed his name for professional reasons. Why does that SAG rule exist? Long before the idea of being a ‘personal brand’ entered the mainstream, professional actors have relied on name recognition to build their careers. BY Shannon Cudd People assign labels to other humans … Continue reading Michael Keaton is one of many famous actors who changed his name for professional reasons. Why does that SAG rule exist?
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
