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Environmental nonprofits receive just 2% of charitable dollars. We need to change thatTo get workers back to the office, leaders need to create spaces for successThe 5 digital etiquette faux pas that really stick in my crawHow the metaverse is helping replicate the human experience at workThe most surprising element of wellbeing is partly in your manager’s control. Here’s what to knowKitchen gifts for every chef, according to Spicewalla employeesHow to land a job when you have no experience in the fieldThis is the surprising force that could help crack the ‘Black ceiling’No, spending $2T on childcare, health care, and climate change won’t make inflation worseInteracting with the government can be a nightmare. Biden’s new executive order aims to change thatGrowth secrets from unicorn companies any leader can useDon’t try to be happy. Focus on these 5 things instead8 ways to better navigate the holidays as a blended familyThe war over Chinese Wikipedia is a warning for the open internetThe ultimate gift guide to finish off your shopping listHow the U.S. could stop the omicron explosionWhen will children under age 5 be able to get the COVID vaccine?Neuroscientists are using virtual reality to unlock a whole new world of brain researchDestination transformation: A playbook for companies to redefine what’s possibleElectric aircraft maker Vertical Aerospace makes its public market debutFedEx’s new delivery vans are all-electric, and redesigned with the driver in mindHow to raise your social capital even if you’re tired of ZoomWhat you can learn from unparalleled customer serviceAudacy, leveraging tech capabilities to enhance consumer experienceWhat happened when people in this upstate New York town started getting monthly $500 checksHow to maintain trust and communication without micromanagingLeaders, brand purpose should be baked into your company from Day One. This accelerator can helpThe shrinking global workforce: Responding with technologyOmicron variant symptoms: Most common listed among vaccinated in study of large outbreakWhat the 17th century can teach us about computational design10 key questions to ask before signing that ‘big-name’ clientHow a financial giant is quietly—and dramatically—reinventing itselfHow Figma built FigJam, a whiteboard where ‘the humanity shines through’This tiny cabin was built in 3 weeks and cost 30% less than a traditional houseSouth African rangers are using these electric motorcycles to silently catch poachersOne positive pandemic effect? Office windows that actually openI was rejected 357 times before landing my dream job. Here’s what I learned4 lessons in transforming systems from the world’s best social impact organizationsStop waiting for your dream job and make these 3 simple career investments insteadSurprise: workers actually like their jobs. Here are the real reasons they’re quitting in drovesNow is a good time to run a simple check and make sure your data is protected6 hacks for making Slack less stressfulTikTok is changing its algorithm to help you avoid doomscrolling harmful videos all dayJack Dorsey’s Block sued by H&R Block in a challenge to Big Tech’s seizure of everyday wordsWhy more pollution could mean more boys are born each yearFired McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook pays back $105 million to the burger giant‘Today, there is no design for everybody.’ Read bell hooks’ earth-shaking essay on designTough founder questions: I got punched in the mouth, now what?It’s customer experience that matters3 ways to make a real difference in your DEI initiativesThe science of long-distance professional relationshipsGenerating actionable insights from customer satisfaction surveysAdvice for Catalysts: Don’t ask permission, but don’t go rogueEnhance the customer experience with 15 ‘low-hanging fruits’Omicron variant update: This CDC tracker and map shows where it’s spreading in the U.S.This tech uses seawater to fight climate change—and stops another ocean disaster in the processThe metaverse is shaping up to be a racist hellscape. It doesn’t have to be that wayWhy Sundial Brands CEO Cara Sabin doesn’t like the term BIPOCCompanies need to have climate plans—not just climate pledgesWant to put Bitcoin in their stocking this year? Here’s how to gift cryptoI founded India’s largest software product company. Here’s my 3-point plan for building a lasting brandThe secret behind the eye-popping outfits in the ‘Sex and the City’ reboot? They’re usedReddit IPO: what we know about date, stock price, and shares4 ways to make sure teams are really connected in 2022This career path belongs to ambitious introvertsTracy Oliver’s recipe for comedy gold: Big, brash, and BlackA new building in France makes the case for hemp to replace concretePOV: I returned to work four weeks after my C-section to pay my billsHow entrepreneurs are using creative ideas and tech to grow in 2022Self-care and wellness gifts for everyone on your listOut-of-stock anxiety and shipping delays won’t stop people from last-minute shopping this yearLog4j vulnerability explained: The software flaw that has the tech world racing for a fixWith omicron spreading fast, companies are losing patience with unvaccinated employeesExperts say technology unlocks higher employee productivityA new chicken brand vows to save the climate while ending supermarket food waste. Could it really?Your best employee just quit. Should you extend a counteroffer?5 things to know about the NYPD’s first female police commissionerThis new Michael Jordan-backed startup offers a front-row seat to the changing nature of fandomWhy sustainability needs to be part of a CIO’s strategyRobert Downey Jr.: Here’s how to accelerate discoveries to help the planetFinancial advisors: Should clients living abroad report cryptos?How to fix a dysfunctional executive team at a growing companyThese jobs have the fastest wage growth in 2021, according to Payscale16 ways virtual leaders are cultivating stronger teamsIt’s time to kill the taboo of giving secondhand giftsPlant-based meat isn’t perfect, but it is a form of harm reductionFrom women’s suffrage to Black Lives Matter, the radical history of how clothing has defined protests3 ‘customer-obsession behaviors’ for the digital ageGood news! Chopped down tropical forests can regrow way faster than we thoughtThis high-tech mask went viral. Then the company had to figure out how to build itObsessing about generations at work is a total waste. Focus on this instead2022 will be about making meaningful, enduring, systemic changes. Are leaders ready?4 absolute must-have apps for your holiday travelsNeurodivergent people make great leaders, not just employeesThis is where driverless vehicles can really scale (and it will surprise you)Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill: Here’s the latest on PaxlovidTake the controls: How CIOs can become digital transformation pilotsUtrecht wants to be the first city to use its electric car fleet as a giant batteryWould you pay $300 to look better on Zoom?Kronos ransomware attack: The nightmare that could hit paychecks right before ChristmasSnapchat memories 2021: Here’s how to see your ‘year end’ storyWhat people actually want their office holiday party to look like this yearDell’s new prototype laptop shows how easy it could be to repair and recycle electronicsHow online grocers can be successful during the holiday season5 things emotionally intelligent managers do differentlyThe future of talentAirtable’s valuation skyrockets tenfold in 3 years: Is an IPO next?Tornado cleanup is expensive, time-consuming, and wasteful. It’s time to fix thatYouTube TV warns subscribers will lose these 18 channels if Disney doesn’t negotiateWhy is dogecoin skyrocketing this morning? Elon Musk (of course)A closer look at the world’s highest horizontal skyscraperWait, was that racist?! A new encyclopedia can help you avoid saying something offensiveThis new ultraefficient Habitat for Humanity house is also easy for volunteers to assemble40% of U.S. produce is wasted. This vertical farming startup is fighting to change that3 things leaders need to do to hire more women in techThe U.K. lottery spent $330 million to help blighted communities rebuild. This is what happenedForget goals and targets—leaders need to lean into this for success in 2022Apple’s great new iPhone privacy feature is like an X-ray for appsOf all the things Biden could make a priority, why student-debt repayment?Passports, IRS calls, SS benefits, and other government chores that might get modernized soonDo you feel safe at your job? More than one-third of gig workers don’tFacebook doesn’t have an amazing company culture anymore, according to this listFour ways small business owners can reignite their creativityThis mask glows if you have COVIDIs your bed legally part of your commute when you WFH? German court says yesIf Photoshop is overkill, this free new Adobe graphics tool is for youThe Analogue Pocket makes playing Game Boy cool again5 ways PR can help repair your company’s cultureBodacious optimism: How to put the bounce in your business ideaWater Tight 3.0How to use LinkedIn’s cover story feature to stand out to recruitersOmicron variant in the US: Here’s the latest on symptoms, cases, vaccines in new CDC reportAre ESG ratings actually measuring how responsible a company is?These gorgeous Zara party dresses are made from carbon emissionsHow to help tornado victims in Kentucky and elsewhere: 10 things you can do right nowFeeling constantly stressed? Blame your ‘threat brain’Here’s why the e-bike market has taken flightA cancer genius died from cancer. His startup is getting revengeThe 10 most highly anticipated IPOs of the next 12 monthsInside the $22 billion deodorant industry’s effort to ditch plasticForget engagement rings: Turn your voice into a one-of-a-kind gemstoneThe developing world can’t access vaccines: Is it ethical to mandate them for international travel?Got Zoom fatigue? Out-of-sync brainwaves could be to blameAs a leader, I resisted remote work. Here’s how I flipped the scriptThis new font breaks the big, unspoken rule in typefacesThese are the conversations leaders should have before the end of the year