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Working from a distance: remote or removed?

Remote work will outlast the pandemic. But workers must be inoculated against the associated risks.
4 Industries on the Brink of Technological Disruption

One of the stories told in management classes as an example of a recurring mistake companies make when their industry is transitioning focuses on buggy makers at the turn of the last century.
Instagram Launches Initial Test of New ‘Creator Marketplace’ Influencer Discovery Platform

It’s been in development for some time, and today, Instagram has launched an initial test of its Creator Marketplace for Instagram specifically.
Germany's 9-euro travel ticket: Success or failure?

The phenomenally cheap 9-euro public transport travel pass has been available for a month. Should the scheme continue?
12 Virtual Team Trends for 2022/2023: Top Forecasts To Watch Out For

You’ve undoubtedly heard it before: remote work is the future. If that is the case, then the future is now.
The iPhone turns 15: a look at the past (and future) of one of the 21st century’s most influential devices

It is 15 years since Apple released what’s arguably its flagship device: the iPhone.
How to talk to C-level executives

Do you struggle to connect with the C-suite?
How to save the oceans from climate change and wildlife loss

World leaders are meeting in Portugal for an oceans summit to try to fix hot, polluted and overfished seas.
Instagram Opens Reels API Access to Third-Party Platforms

Brands will soon have more options for posting Instagram Reels to their accounts, and managing related activity, with Meta announcing that it’s launching its Reels API for external use.
Why The Forbes Queens Of Culture Say Authenticity Is Your Superpower

We can thank Shakespeare for telling us that “heavy is the head that wears the crown,” but for the women featured at a For(bes) the Culture Legends of Business event Tuesday night, being anointed a “Queen of Culture” is as much an achievement as it...
Opinion: Germany needs a new business model

Germany's economic success is based largely on inflows of cheap energy.
Q&A: Giovanni Maggi describes new research on international climate agreements

The EGC affiliate and his coauthor examine what international cooperation can achieve in a world where today's climate policies affect future generations and climate catastrophes are possible.
If Your Life Feels Like A Mess, These 46 Products Can Lend A Helping Hand

We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors.
Mental health: new study finds simply believing you can do something to improve it is linked with higher wellbeing

The number of people struggling with poor mental health and mental disorders has been rising around the world over the past few decades.
How to Build Strong Business Relationships — Remotely

Just prior to the pandemic, the authors interviewed 82 managers from four regions of the world about how they decide to trust new business partners.
How to Talk to People You Disagree With

Bridge the divide with thoughtful conversation techniques, next-level listening, and a dip into the science of changing minds.
‘Mom Brain’ Isn’t a Joke

When our culture makes fun of mothers’ forgetfulness, it is abdicating responsibility for the overwork women are experiencing and its effects on their health.
How to Be a Mental Health Ally

Research shows that someone you know — a colleague, a family member, a friend, a client, a board member, or even yourself — will experience a mental health challenge at some point in your life.
The Future of the Recent Flexible Work Revolution Depends on Men

Before COVID-19, Mark spent years working long hours in an office arranging business travel.
The Beginner’s Guide to TikTok

Get valuable tips for your brand on how to get started on TikTok.
Number Fever: The Pepsi Contest That Became a Deadly Fiasco

Decades ago, a marketing stunt promised Philippine soda drinkers a chance at a million pesos.
The People Who Decide What Becomes History

However fastidious they may be about facts, historians are engaged in storytelling, not science.
Russia’s Economic Blackout Will Change the World

Like all novel experiments, the group punishment of Russia is a leap into the unknown.
What Makes a Great Opening Line?

Allegra Hyde Considers Love at First Sentence
How a handful of metals could determine the future of the electric car industry Facebook Twitter Flipboard Email

As automakers race to go electric, there's a big problem lurking underground.
9 Customer Service Success Essentials

The topic of customer service is not a new one but customer service success depends on new tricks of the trade all day, every day.
How Social Platforms Are Responding to the Crisis in Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused global angst, putting the military superpowers of the world at odds once again, and potentially forcing an intervention that could lead to one of the biggest conflicts in decades.
How Much Pi Do You Really Need?

To celebrate Pi Day, we look at applications—from NASA to cars—that prove you can have too much of a good thing.
Is booking Airbnbs really the best way to help Ukrainians?

People want to help Ukrainians, and Airbnb has emerged as one way to do it. But is it the most effective?
How to Write Better-Performing Facebook Ads

Are your Facebook ads underdelivering? Wondering how to improve your results?