Disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and alternative lending are transforming financial services. Incumbents recognize the benefits of running their processes on digital rails and, as a result, most are either rolling out digital services of their own to directly compete with tech-savvy startups, or acquiring and partnering with them to leverage their capabilities.  Do you work in the […]

Hundreds of restaurants in Mexico City were set to welcome back diners on Monday, defying the capital’s Covid-19 restrictions in an online campaign titled “We Open or We Die.” Popular chains like Sonora Grill and Fisher’s said they’ll do a better job of keeping customers safe than the informal street stands and markets that have been allowed to operate under […]

Gun sales in the United States rose 40% last year to 39,695,315. The figure represents the high water mark in gun sales since the current record-keeping system went into effect. Increases by state varied substantially. In at least one state, sales more than doubled. The Federal Bureau of Investigation tracks gun sales and publishes a list of how many are […]

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday unveiled a $164.5 billion budget for the next fiscal year, detailing how he plans to spend a $15 billion surplus that the state has accumulated despite the pandemic-induced recession that’s left thousands of businesses shuttered and 1.5 million people still out of work. Besides his already announced plans to allocate grants for small businesses, […]

Refresh for updates… Hollywood’s unions are celebrating today’s inauguration of a new, pro-labor president and vice president. “We’re excited for the possibilities awaiting this country today as Joe Biden, who’s pledged to be ‘the most pro-union president,’ takes the helm,” the WGA West said on Twitter. “As we recover from this crippling pandemic, we will unite behind leaders who will […]

"Diversity washing" is an applicable name for the virtue signaling corporate leaders are rushing to embrace today. Our research shows that any real, meaningful change in DE&I takes a great deal of time, money and commitment. At this pivotal moment in the field of DE&I, organizations must step up and turn their statements into action. Charles M. Henderson is a […]