By James Vincent August 30, 2022 Food security is a global challenge and it’s only getting more critical, says Irving Fain, founder and CEO of Bowery, the vertical farming company using hydroponics and digital agriculture to reimagine the future of produce. “The problem we’re solving at Bowery is a problem that’s … Continue reading These smart farms are 100 times more productive than traditional agriculture
By Michael Grothaus August 25, 2022 Despite rising inflation and weakness in the economy, the U.S. jobs market remains strong. As CNBC reports, the unemployment rate in July was down to just 3.5%—the lowest level since 1969. Average hourly wage growth was also up 5.2% year over year. In short, employers are hiring … Continue reading These are the 14 most in-demand job categories right now
By Nate Berg August 13, 2022 Offices are notoriously loud and distracting places, and the noise of others has long been a chief complaint among employees. The key to a quieter office may be hiding inside a can of potato chips. BuzziSpace, a Belgian furniture, acoustics, and lighting company, has just unveiled its latest … Continue reading These look like novelty Pringles-theme lights, but they’ll actually keep your office quiet
By Samar Marwan August 07, 2022 As a capitalist society that votes with dollars, the party of conscious consumerism is growing, as are the third-party certifications that verify the ethics, sustainability, and purity of products. “Natural,” “vegan,” and “zero-waste” are casually slapped onto labels without much validity or oversight. Still, hundreds of legitimate … Continue reading Look for these 6 logos if you want to be a cleaner and more conscious consumer
By Shalene Gupta August 05, 2022 Two years after the Great Office Shutdown, so to speak, remote work is growing fast. And with it comes the possibility of picking a home not because it’s close to your office, but because it’s somewhere you want to live—like by the beach, for example, where it’s sunny all … Continue reading Thinking of becoming a digital nomad? Set sail for these 10 best beaches for remote workers
By Shalene Gupta July 28, 2022 Despite talk of an impending recession, companies are still scrambling to retain talent. According to the latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 11.3 million open jobs on the market in May, up from 9.6 million the year before. This isn’t just a resurgence … Continue reading Employees are leaving these industries at higher rates. Here’s how to keep them
By Stephanie Vozza July 21, 2022 Ever wonder where the day went? It’s not uncommon to reach the late afternoon, and marvel at why you didn’t gain more traction on your to-do list. That’s because the workstyle most of us use is reactive, says Joe Robinson, author of Work Smarter, Live Better: The Science-Based … Continue reading These are the 4 boundaries your brain needs to feel less overwhelmed
By Doug Aamoth July 20, 2022 Writing can be a lonely endeavor, but it’s becoming even more important as many of us shift to more remote work models. So, if you find yourself in need of a little prose pick-me-up, these three free tools can help you generate ideas, catch spelling and … Continue reading These 3 essential tools will help you write better—for free
By Michael Grothaus July 12, 2022 The World Economic Forum has released its 2022 report on the global gender gap. The annual report examines four main metrics of gender parity: economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment. The more parity between males and females in these areas results in a higher … Continue reading Global Gender Gap 2022: These 10 countries are closest to parity (America doesn’t make the top 25)
By Elizabeth Segran July 08, 2022 Prime Day is upon us. But you don’t have to shop Amazon’s gargantuan two-day sale. The annual shopping event is taking place on July 12 and 13. As in the past, the e-commerce giant will entice shoppers to spend as much as possible by offering limited deals. Last year, … Continue reading Boycott Amazon Prime Day. Shop these alternatives instead
