Business
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Algorithm helps find world’s poorest people to send them cash directly
For the past decade, a charity called GiveDirectly has been sending direct cash transfers to people suffering from poverty around the world, particularly in Africa. The idea behind GiveDirectly is that direct cash transfers can make a far greater impact than government aid programs for poor Read More...
Airbnb introduces New Year’s regulations to curb the spread of covid-19
In an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19, vacation rental service Airbnb will be implementing stricter no-gather guidelines for their New Year’s Eve rentals this season. Guests without a high user rating will be required to book at least a two-night stay and those reserving properties over New Read More...
EU's biggest oil producer votes to end all new oil and gas exploration
Denmark is currently the biggest oil producer in the European Union. That’s why it’s a big deal that the Danish government voted last week to bring an immediate end to all new oil and gas exploration in the Danish North Sea. The move is part of a plan to phase out fossil fuel extraction by Read More...
Spain may incentivize companies to move to 4-day work week
We recently shared how Unilever is shifting their New Zealand office to a four-day workweek. Other companies, like Microsoft, have also begun to explore the concept of a shortened workweek. The idea seems to be gaining traction as the country of Spain is considering an ambitious plan to introduce Read More...
Hyundai announces EV only production platform
Hyundai, the world’s fifth-largest auto group, has announced a major move forward in the transition to all-electric vehicles. The South Korean car company will launch an electric vehicle-only platform in 2021 with its own battery technology to cut production time and costs for these greener Read More...
Unilever to shift its New Zealand office to a four-day workweek
It seems that the four-day workweek movement is finally getting some real traction, with global consumer goods giant Unilever becoming the latest major corporation to make an attempt at reshaping the future of work. The company announced that beginning of next week, all of its New Zealand Read More...
Nasdaq to mandate diversity requirements for listed companies
Companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange will soon have to meet diversity requirements or face being delisted. The newly proposed diversity requirements were announced this week and Nasdaq plans to ask the Securities and Exchange Commission for permission to institute them shortly. The Read More...
Patagonia is now selling used clothing right beside the new stuff
Outdoor clothing brand Patagonia has long promoted the idea of purchasing secondhand clothing whenever you can. Through the company’s Worn Wear program, customers have been able to shop for used items or sell their old goods for cash on a separate website from patagonia.com. This past Black Read More...
The Optimist View: Harnessing your Optimism Through Challenging Times
As many entrepreneurs and small business owners are facing the painful impact of these extraordinary economic times, they are presented with a need to start over. As an entrepreneur myself, I’ve been there. It can be incredibly difficult - especially knowing how to get started. Starting Read More...
Cook-from-home kits let you recreate your favorite meal
One of the downsides of quarantine life is missing out on your favorite restaurant’s delicious meals--unless they deliver. And even if they do deliver, the food isn't guaranteed to be as fresh as in the restaurant. To allow people the chance to enjoy their favorite foods again, Read More...