The Pitfalls of 9/11-Themed Advertisements
Two stores received backlash this week for what some found to be tasteless promotions on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
Economy
The Very Last Howard Johnson’s
The once-ubiquitous iconic American diner is down to just one store, but the legacy of its success can be seen nearly everywhere.
Wells Fargo's Phony Accounts
One of the largest banks in the U.S. was fined $185 million for a widespread scheme to collect fees.
The Instant Gratification of Being a Surgeon
Sareh Parangi, a doctor at one of the Harvard hospitals, talks about why people hold her work in the operating room in such high regard.
What Would It Take to Save the Middle Class?
Drastic change
Airbnb Challenges Its Hosts to Be Less Racist
The home-rental platform is instituting policies that will punish users for turning away minority guests.
The Age of the Wordless Logo
“Consumers are jaded about advertising in a way they weren’t several decades ago.”
From Worship Service to Customer Service
Steve Fischer, a hotel manager in Oklahoma, talks about his transition from being a church musician to a career of caring for travelers.
The Life-Changing Magic of Turning Employees Into Shareholders
When workers own shares of their companies’ stock, business is better, pay is higher, and job satisfaction soars.
An Unprecedented Faculty Lockout
Long Island University told 400 professors and union members not to come back to work when the school year started.