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Starbucks needs to work harder to condemn racism, say brand experts

The CEO's trip to Philadelphia and his expressing personal accountability were both important actions, say brand experts......»»

Category: topSource: msnbcApr 17th, 2018

Starbucks arrests: Restaurant racism is as old as the U.S.

Experts point to lunch counter sit-ins and slaves' work in the kitchen in the past -- and many recent e.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayApr 20th, 2018

Commentary: Can We Really Trust Starbucks to Take on Racism?

Diversity training alone is not a solution. I was surprised when I learned that Kevin Johnson, CEO of America's most popular coffee brand Starbucks, decided to close more than half of the company's U.S. stores on May 2.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneApr 19th, 2018

Another Starbucks "Racism" Video: Training Will Be Harder than Management Expected

Assuming that the problem is only at a company's lower level is a fast road to failure......»»

Category: topSource: incApr 18th, 2018

What a Howard Schultz presidential campaign could mean for the Starbucks brand

Schultz's brand is 'inextricably tied' to the Starbucks brand, brand experts say.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostJun 7th, 2018

Work Smarter, Not Harder

In the following interview, Chuck Poteet, broker/owner of HomeSmart Fine Properties in Houston, Texas, discusses the advantages of the brand, the Houston market, and more. Region Se.....»»

Category: realestateSource: rismediaOct 20th, 2018

Table of Experts: Immigration as a workforce solution

A solution to Colorado’s growing workforce shortage could be to harness the strengths of its growing number of immigrants through immigration reform. It’s a goal that’s possible if government, education and business work together in the d.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 19th, 2024

A water tower in Texas suddenly started overflowing. It may be the work of Russian hackers.

Cybersecurity experts say a Russian hacking group targeted a Texas water system in January, a rare but worrying attack on US infrastructure. Water tower in Grapevine, Texas.Getty ImagesRussian hackers are suspected of.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 18th, 2024

Luckett & Farley CEO: "Your reputation can’t live on yesterday’s work"

“What’s interesting about Luckett & Farley is that there are very few architecture and engineering firms that are household names. … I was attracted to the brand.".....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 18th, 2024

Cost of work visas surges, upping the ante for multitude of California"s small businesses

Experts said the visa fee hikes could make a difference in some employers' efforts to recruit foreign workers. Experts said the visa fee hikes could make a difference in some employers' efforts to recruit foreign workers......»»

Category: topSource: latimesApr 9th, 2024

Your pet helped you get through the pandemic. What happens now?

Pet adoptions increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and animals got used to their owners suddenly being around all the time. With people returning to work and going out more, experts say it's time to get pets, especially dogs, used to bein.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMay 24th, 2021

These are the skills needed for a competitive advantage in the next normal

Experts agree on two things these days: The Covid-19 pandemic will eventually come to an end, and life as we know it will never be the same. The way we work will be drastically different, and the skills workers need to thrive are already changing.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 24th, 2021

Table of Experts: Connecting KC — Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives in the Wake of 2020

throughout society. His murder and the way in which he died, under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, have changed not only how our society talks about social justice and racism, but also how and where those conversations take place. Recently, P.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 21st, 2021

Zoom rooms. Lockers. Office hoteling. Here"s how the hybrid model is shaping office design

As companies around the nation embrace a hybrid model with work-from-home options, many also are rethinking their office designs. Here's what experts are seeing......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 15th, 2021

16 GOP governors will axe weekly unemployment checks to incentivize returning to work, but experts say federal aid isn"t slowing job growth

Fear of COVID-19, lack of childcare, eldercare responsibilities, and a competitive market are contributing to the hiring slump, economists told Insider. A customer walks by a now hiring sign at a BevMo store .....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 14th, 2021

: Gig work could change under Biden’s Labor secretary. Here’s how

With Marty Walsh at the helm of President Joe Biden's worker-friendly administration, labor experts and worker organizers are feeling cautiously optimistic......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 8th, 2021

Post-pandemic behaviors may dictate new transportation options

As transportation providers look ahead to post-pandemic life, they should plan for services that cater to both new styles of commute and to riders beyond the typical work routes and hours, experts say......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 3rd, 2021

Capitol Report: ‘This can be a moment of significant change’: Biden, Harris call on Congress to act on police reform after Chauvin verdict

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris said the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial can be a moment of "significant change" for the U.S., even as work remains on reforming the nation's law-enforcement system and confronting racism......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 20th, 2021

: Expecting another refund after the IRS calculates the $10,200 unemployment tax break? You might want to do more than just wait

Before sitting back and letting the IRS do the work, experts say some people should at least consider filing an amended return......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 10th, 2021

Energy experts predict the newest innovations and challenges ahead for smart cities

Because of their work, Insider named the top execs at Fortum and Iberdrola to our annual list of the 10 leaders transforming energy in Europe. Getty Images .....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 9th, 2021

The guy driving the Suez Canal excavator didn"t like becoming a meme star, but said the attention made him work harder

Pictures of a tiny excavator next to the huge Ever Given at the Suez Canal amused the world - but it was v.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 7th, 2021