Brands Like Nike and PepsiCo Are the New Art Patrons
Major companies are now fulfilling the role that wealthy individuals once did. And it’s causing some tension in the art community.
Economy
The Death of the IPO
The number of IPOs is declining, and that could mean that small investors are getting shut out of the most lucrative deals.
Employers Are Looking for ‘Influencers’ Within Their Own Ranks
Some businesses, concerned about unreliable social-media personalities, are turning to their own employees and customers to serve as brand ambassadors.
It’s Getting Harder for International STEM Students to Find Work After Graduation
Schools are competing to bring international STEM students to the U.S., but shifting policies mean that many students are prevented from taking open jobs that could allow them to stay in the country.
Wages Are Low and Workers Are Scarce. Wait, What?
The low unemployment rate and stagnant pay point to a depressed economy underneath.
Driving for Uber When You Can’t Afford a Car
In South Africa, extreme inequality means that drivers have a much more difficult time turning a profit with the ride-share service.
A Shocking Number of Killers Murder Their Co-workers
Homicide is the third-most-prevalent cause of workplace death.
Brands Are Not Our Friends
Comcast sent me 10 pizzas. This isn’t nice; it’s manipulative.
The Swiss Secret to Jump-Starting Your Career
A first-of-its-kind youth-apprenticeship program in Colorado aims to prepare students for the industries of the future by mirroring a successful model in Europe.
Colin Kaepernick, Nike, and the Myth of Good and Bad Companies
The brand’s alignment with the embattled NFL star is nothing more than smart business.