Wednesday, February 28, 2024 My Ultimate History Crash Course Are we in a second Gilded Age? Is Trump really a Fascist? Why are we so politically polarized? How did corporations take over our politics? To…
Former Nike execs join Tommy John to lead…
Underwear brand Tommy John has tapped two former Nike executives to lead product and sales. Melissa Ohm and Beth Brown will help Tommy John on its road to becoming a billion-dollar brand. Both new hires…
Nikes new Silicon Valley CEO has big plans.…
Under new CEO John Donahoe, Nike is transforming into a tech-first direct-to-consumer brand. The journey has been paved with executive exits, layoffs, and soaring digital sales. Some former employees are doubtful Nike can make the…
Professional Troublemaker excerpt: How to embrace change and…
We fear change and then attach the guilt of what we could lose to it, further making it harder to welcome with open arms. When my first book came out and instantly hit the New…
How Ron Crawford shaped Starbucks employee benefits
Starbucks is a pioneer in employee benefits. Ron Crawford is the company's VP of global benefits. He helped Starbucks launch the College Achievement Plan, which pays for staff to go to school. Other fast-food companies,…
Congressional stock report: Dingells Pepsi, Frankels oil, and…
Members of Congress regularly make stock trades and are required to disclose them. Sometimes they buy and sell shares of companies that have big business before the government. Here's Insider's compilation of the most recent…
Visa will allow the use of a dollar-backed…
Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket via Getty Images Visa said on Monday it will allow the use of USD Coin to settle payment transactions on its network. The company piloted the option with payment platform Crypto.com and…
Credit Suisse loses $5 billion in market value…
Johannes EISELE /AFP/Getty Images Credit Suisse stock tanked 14% on Monday, wiping away $5 billion of market value. The Swiss bank warned of a large loss from Archegos defaulting on its margin call. Credit Suisse's…
How the spending habits of Singapores rich changed…
Singapore's wealthy elite are accustomed to frequent international travel. With travel at a standstill during the pandemic, their habits have shifted. They've traded parties for six-person yacht dinners and international vacations for staycations at 5-star…