Category Archives: Business

Minimum wage laws are regulations that guarantee workers receive at least a set hourly wage, preventing exploitation and promoting fair pay. These laws aim to reduce income inequality, helping marginalized groups secure a living wage that covers fundamental needs. As they vary across jurisdictions, their economic impacts spark ongoing debates. Comprehending their historical context andContinueContinue reading “What Are Minimum Wage Laws and Why Do They Matter?”

New data show exactly how enthusiastic people are about using AI at work, even if it’s in a risky way. source https://www.inc.com/kit-eaton/how-to-help-your-companys-ai-training-keep-pace-with-your-employees-use-of-it/91280210

LinkedIn editor at large Andrew Murfett profiled Dow Jones & Co. CEO Almar Latour, who has risen from a Wall Street Journal intern to running the company. Murfett writes, “Latour would steadily climb the ranks at Dow Jones, taking on roles such as Eastern European and Nordic foreign correspondent, tech reporter, desk editing roles and, eventually, seniorContinueContinue reading “Dow Jones CEO Latour: From intern to running the company”

In the heart of Aceh province in northwestern Sumatra, the Ketiara Cooperative, led by the remarkable Ibu Rahmah, is facing a crisis unfolding as we speak. This community of women-led farmers was devastated by the rare Cyclone Senyar over the Thanksgiving weekend, which caused catastrophic mudslides. Farms have been decimated, homes destroyed, and two vitalContinueContinue reading “A lifeline in real time”

Bloomberg News has hired Business Insider reporter Rebecca Torrence to cover venture capital firms and startup companies. She will start in January, Torrence has been covering VCs for Business Insider. She also covered digital health. Torrence previously covered health care technologies and the businesses innovating at Fierce Healthcare, following a range of issues from cybersecurity and artificialContinueContinue reading “Bloomberg hires Torrence to cover VCs and startups”