At the start of the movie Skyfall, James Bond meets his new quartermaster in the National Portrait Gallery in London for an exchange of gadgetry and pleasantries. The casting choice of Q—portrayed by Ben Whishaw—was a departure from previous Bond adap…
In a world that is increasingly uncertain and complex, characterized by rapid technological advancements and shifting economic and political forces, a leader’s pathway to being effective in the modern workplace is also increasingly uncertain and compl…
Lowe’s, Tractor Supply, John Deere, Harley Davidson, Jack Daniels, Ford, Toyota—each of these brands has recently rolled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts.
Since the Supreme Court overturned affirmative action in 2023, compa…
The phrase diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) has become ubiquitous in corporate boardrooms, academic circles, and even casual conversations. But while the acronym and variations are well known, the concepts are often misunderstood, mi…
Imagine you’re crafting the perfect pizza—each ingredient carefully chosen, each flavor meticulously balanced. Suddenly, a crowd bursts in, each person with their own feedbck: “More cheese!” “Less sauce!” “Pineapple? Definitely not!” As a creative pro…
If you’ve ever faced a layoff, you’re familiar with the emotional roller coaster that follows. After logging out of Slack, shutting down your laptop, and saying goodbye to colleagues, one of the most challenging aspects of job loss can be the isolatio…
During the September 24 debate, Democratic vice presidential hopeful Tim Walz said he “misspoke” when asked to clarify his story of being in Hong Kong during the Tiananmen Square crackdown in June 1989.
To many, Walz’s use of the word misspoke came…
A court in Switzerland — where time is money for its famed watchmaking industry — has ruled that a dial manufacturer was justified in telling workers: If you need a bathroom break, clock out and take it on your own time.
An investigative report by …
Sherri Myers, an 82-year-old resident of Pensacola City, Florida, says the Social Security cost-of-living increase she’ll receive in January “won’t make a dent” in helping her meet her day-to-day expenses.
“Inflation h…
Orlando’s tourism machine began grinding to a halt Tuesday with at least three major theme parks and the main airport announcing closures ahead of Hurricane Milton’s expected hit as a major storm in Florida.Walt Disney World, Universal Orl…
