Airbnb Cuts Recruiting Staff Due to Slowed Growth
A spokesperson said the company had become “a leaner and more focused company over the last three years.”
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Exxon Under Fire for Alleged Workplace Racism and Noose Incidents at Louisiana Facility
A company spokesperson said it has “a zero-tolerance policy for any form of harassment or discrimination in the workplace.”
Ford Files Patent to Remotely Repossess Vehicles
Owners could also find themselves without A/C if they fall behind on payments.
Outsmarting Elon: The Dangers of Emulating Elon Musk’s Productivity Advice
There’s a lot we can learn from Elon Musk, but productivity advice isn’t one of them. Here’s why.
Good (and Bad) Branding Advice That Can Make (or Break) Your Success
Not all advice about branding is worth listening to, but how do you differentiate between the good and the bad?
Daily Crunch: Japanese marketing tech firm Geniee acquires Zelto for $70M
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‘The Least We Could Do’: Turkish Airlines Flew Rescue Dogs Who Helped With Earthquake In Syria And Turkey In Business Class
The company said it wanted to “show our appreciation for these heroic dogs’ sincere and heroic efforts.”
Change Is a Team Sport — So Every Player Needs to Own It. Here’s How to Get Everyone Involved.
Becoming change-ready requires the whole team, not just a select few leaders.
Doctors Are Promoting Weight Loss Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy on Tiktok
The platform’s virality is boosting the popularity of a host of drugs — and their prescribers.
An HR Specialist Explains Why Unlimited PTO Can Hurt You In The Long Run
One TikToker is going viral after explaining why accrued PTO is better than unlimited days off.