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Probe prompts Detroit-based watch and bike manufacturer to drop its “Where American is Made” slogan
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While gaining real-world experience, interns are introduced to a city growing in popularity among young professionals
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Here are three ways to show you’ve learned from your missteps without throwing yourself under the bus.
“Can you tell me about a time when you failed at something?”
The Habits Of The Most Successful Networkers
Anyone can send a LinkedIn invitation. Networking masters build habits that help create deep ties over time.
Ask successful people for career advice, and they’ll mention networking, for good reason. It works. That doesn’t stop people from hating the idea, though. One recent study on networking found words used to describe the process included “fake,” “deceitful,” and “disingenuous.” With such a negative connotation, no wonder it’s easy to underinvest in building a network.
When You Know It’s Time To Pull The Plug On A Startup
Storehouse is shutting down after three years. As cofounder Mark Kawano moves to Square, he shares lessons on calling it quits.
As far as startups go, Storehouse seemed poised to be a hit. It had $7 million in Series A funding and a cofounder named Mark Kawano who had been Apple’s first User Experience Evangelist. Storehouse also had a pretty good idea through the lens of 2013—to allow anyone to publish beautiful, photo-forward stories.
In 100 Years, $77 Billion Worth Of San Francisco Property Could Be Underwater
Rethinking a city for new coastlines that don’t exist yet
By the end of the century, some of San Francisco’s million-dollar apartments and multimillion dollar houses will be underwater. A recent report calculated that property worth a total of $77 billion is at risk from rising seas in the city.
Why Does Cannes Matter? What The Annual Advertising Festival Means For The Rest Of Us
Top ad agency execs weigh in on the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity and its influence on what consumers will see in the future.
For the longest time, the Cannes Lions was an advertising festival and awards celebration—the biggest and broadest in an industry chock-full of festivals and awards celebrations. But just as advertising itself has expanded far beyond the confines of the TV commercial, printed ads, and billboards, so too has this annual gathering.
How To Work Less And Still Get Ahead
We talked to four people who stopped being workaholics…and thrived professionally.
Spend some time at business conferences or gatherings of entrepreneurs and you’ll soon hear people saying “I’m a workaholic,” “I’m married to my work,” or “the only time I’m not focusing on my work are the five hours I sleep each night.” The thing is, these declarations are virtually always boasts instead of quiet admissions of desperation for a more balanced life. Being a “workaholic” has become a badge of honor—a title signifying you are more dedicated to your startup or idea or project than the next guy.
What Is The Role Of A Workplace After A Tragedy?
In the wake of all too common mass shootings, what should company leadership and HR do to make employees feel safe?
It’s a safe bet that Monday morning watercooler talk included shock and disbelief over the tragedy that took place in the Orlando nightclub Pulse. Unfortunately the topic isn’t new, as shootings have become more common. And while employees will talk, when should leadership enter the conversation?
