Employee Perk Programs Matter More Than Ever and Most Companies Get This Part Wrong
Burnout rises and job loyalty shrinks, shifting perks from “nice-to-have” to a much-needed core culture strategy. Roll perks out effectively, without the headaches.
Bangladesh’s garment-making industry is getting greener
Pollution from textile production—dyes, chemicals, and heavy metals like lead and cadmium—is common in the waters of the Buriganga River as it runs through Dhaka, Bangladesh. It’s among many harms posed by a garment sector that was once synonymous with tragedy: In 2013, the eight-story Rana Plaza factory building collapsed, killing 1,134 people and injuring…
Former Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario resigns from Rivian’s board
Marcario joined the board in 2021, and will maintain her position as chair overseeing the Rivian Foundation, which made its first grants last year.
Where are investors placing their bets next year? AI, AI, AI.
Investors at TechCrunch Disrupt explained their focus on artificial intelligence and offered advice to founders on how to stand out in a crowded AI field.
Cursor continues acquisition Spree with Graphite deal
Graphite is an AI code review assistant that was last valued at $290 million.
Elon Musk’s $56B Tesla pay package restored by Delaware Supreme Court
The decision brings to a close a years-long court battle that irked Musk so much he moved Tesla’s incorporation from Delaware to Texas.
Anonymous messaging app NGL was acquired by ‘EarnPhone’ startup Mode Mobile
Given NGL’s track record of dubious growth hacking, this partnership with Mode Mobile seems like a good match.
I Paid Off Over $60K in Debt by Becoming an Anti-Influencer — Here’s How It Works
A new wave of creators is rejecting follower counts and viral pressure — and still earning more than traditional influencers.
Hundreds of Cisco customers are vulnerable to new Chinese hacking campaign, researchers say
Cisco warned that Chinese government hackers are exploiting a zero-day in some of its products. Researchers now say there are hundreds of vulnerable Cisco customers.
Yann LeCun confirms his new ‘world model’ startup, reportedly seeks $5B+ valuation
Renowned AI scientist Yann LeCun confirmed on Thursday the worst-kept secret in the tech world: that he had indeed launched a new startup. Although he did say he will not be running the new company as its CEO.
How to Spot a Dangerous Business Partner Before It Costs You
Here’s how to check for red flags before starting a partnership that could cost you your company and your sanity.