January 2023 Had Astonishing Job Growth. Here Are Some Theories About Why.
grid.news · 3 minTech, media, and finance layoffs didn’t translate to a weaker labor market in January.
Tech, media, and finance layoffs didn’t translate to a weaker labor market in January.
Earlier this week, Amazon launched RxPass, a prescription drug service that costs Prime members $5 a month for as many eligible generic medications as they need.
For a while, the promises seemed to pan out. At least in certain sectors. Travel—flights, accommodations, transportation—was democratized, with more people able to afford to go to more places and post the photos to prove it on Instagram.
The corporate cafeteria can be an especially lonely place these days. A paternalistic fixture of white-collar life born of the Industrial Revolution, the office dining room survived the midcentury move to sprawling suburban office parks.
In 2023, leaders need to shift away from the leader-driven environment and redefine employee engagement. 5 minute ReadThe pandemic’s turbulence demanded strong leadership from the top.
Investors in automotive stocks had a horrible time in 2022. After a painful year, investors likely could use some new car ideas, and should also know what to avoid. Rising interest rates, supply chain problems, inflation, and and a slowing global economy have punished car-related shares.
The “experts” on television are endlessly debating about whether or not we are going to have a “recession” this year, and meanwhile economic activity is imploding all around us. The number of homes being sold in this country each month has already fallen by a third.
A short seller takes on Asia’s richest man Hindenburg Research, the short seller that rose to prominence by going after unprofitable blank-check firms and crypto companies, is pursuing its biggest targets yet: the Indian conglomerate Adani Group and its billionaire founder, Gautam Adani, whom Forb
If this is a recession, it is a weird one. It might be time to open up a perhaps surprising possibility here, at least if you’ve been paying attention to the chatter around high-profile layoffs and a potential recession. The economy seems like it’s … kind of in a pretty decent spot.
Plus, the three best books on personal finance I’ve ever read. 8 minute ReadAmerica may be the largest economy in the world, but Americans remain woefully under-educated when it comes to financial literacy, from budgeting to saving to investing.
At the start of each year, entrepreneurs often set New Year's Resolutions for themselves without spending any time focused on designing a strategy for the success of their business in the upcoming year.
The corporate cafeteria can be an especially lonely place these days. A paternalistic fixture of white-collar life born of the Industrial Revolution, the office dining room survived the midcentury move to sprawling suburban office parks.
Why does it feel like the company is making itself worse? Let’s say you’re a regular Amazon shopper in need of a spatula. You might start your journey by typing the word “spatula” into the search box with a qualifier or two (“silicone,” “fish,” “magenta”).
Product design is going down a weird path, but we can still save itA casual analysis of our current design industry compared to the old days and principles, and why it's important to step back and re-think our path.
The economist has been warning about the possibility of persistent inflation since August of last year, but he’s not alone anymore.
America’s biggest banks issued warnings on Friday of economic malaise on the horizon, even as some reported better-than-expected profits. JPMorgan Chase, the nation’s largest bank, raised the risk of a “mild recession” to arrive later this year.
When television producer Tim Thatcher started working on cooking shows, he had no idea how to cook. But he said spending long days on the set of MasterChef gave him a culinary crash course money couldn't buy.
If you're new to the short-term rental industry, you may find launching an Airbnb business quite challenging. The ins and outs of the business may confuse you, and you might even get scared to go further, especially if you don't have properties to use for your listing.
“Even when we think we have things figured out and everything is going to plan, it can all change in a moment. Inspiration fades. Beliefs transform. Goals shift. Life happens. And that’s the thing. Life is not linear.” ~Aly Juma I was maybe around nine years old.
On Nov. 30, 2022, artificial intelligence had what might turn out to be its Netscape Navigator moment. The moment was ushered in by Sam Altman, the chief executive officer of OpenAI, a San Francisco–based A.I.
Do an image search for the word “business” or “manager”, and what comes back? Nothing that remotely resembles business or managers. It isn’t just that the people are attractive. It is what they are doing. Many stock photos feature well-dressed types sitting around a table.