Many years after my parents’ divorce, my dad remarried. He left the States for an amazing job opportunity and went on to live in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Finland with his new wife and kids. Meanwhile, my mom, my stepbrother, and I struggled with a brief p…
It’s hot and getting hotter for workers and everyone else outdoors as the first significant heat wave of the year makes its way eastward across the United States. More than 70 million people were under extreme heat alerts Monday.What’s mor…
After over a decade of advocacy, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) was finally enacted into law in late 2022, with the intent of securing workplace protections for pregnant workers and shielding them against discrimination.
While the law to…
The companies that excel in the next ten years will be those that support their team members’ social health.
On average, Americans spend more than 90,000 hours working over their lifetimes. If you have a team or go into an office, that’s a lot of t…
Throughout my career, I’ve seen how the institutional knowledge someone holds can be regarded as key to their job security. It’s often considered an insurance policy of sorts, a reason to be kept around. This perception means that when it comes to doc…
Summer is here. At some point, you may find yourself on vacation, sitting by a pool on a weekend afternoon, in a chair on the porch, or lying on a towel on a sandy beach. In those moments, put down your phone and pick up a book (or perhaps an ebook, b…
In a groundbreaking shift for the marketing world, artificial intelligence (AI) is granting professionals a power previously out of reach—the ability to deeply understand the elusive “WHY” behind consumer behavior and feedback. This signif…
One of Florida’s poorest counties is preparing for the new “Airglades” airport, a $300 million cargo hub that could transform its economy.
Local leaders see the project as a generational opportunity, one that could bring more than…
Your first job after college will be one you always remember. It’s natural to hit the ground running, trying to prove yourself by working extra hard. However, don’t overlook the importance of your mental health. According to the Fifth Annu…
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week, this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the p…
