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In March 2022, Fast Company reached out to 191 companies with a survey asking about their stance on abortion access, the policies they have in place around abortion care, and how they planned to respond to the forthcoming SCOTUS ruling. Our list of companies included the top 100 largest businesses by revenue, consumer-facing brands with workforces in states with restrictive abortion laws, and some of the largest companies by market cap in all 13 states with trigger bans. advertisement This is part of a series of articles on the business case for abortion access. See the full package here . The survey was conducted via Google Forms and emailed to people in the PR or communications department at each company. Questions included, Does your employee healthcare policy cover abortion care in states where that is legal?; Have your employees expressed concerns about abortion access and/or the impending Supreme Court decision on abortion?; and, If the Supreme Court … [Read more...] about Fast Company surveys nearly 200 companies about abortion access

In recent times, streaming services have flooded viewer TV screens with new programming to attract new subscribers. But those subscribers are not sticking around, according to a new study from Antenna, a market intelligence company. It found that viewers who join a service to watch a new show also leave within a few months, "significantly faster" than the average streaming customer. However, the firm's conclusions about customer habits might be good news for The Walt Disney Company ( DIS ), which has a deep reserve of hit content that will increase customer stickiness to Disney Plus, its streaming platform. Key Takeaways A study by market intelligence firm Antenna found that viewers who sign up for a service to watch a new show also leave much faster than the average streaming customers. The study's results mean that streaming services will have to spend more to ensure a steady stream of content to add new viewers for revenue growth. Disney Plus might be well positioned … [Read more...] about Why Disney Plus Holds an Edge Over Other Streamers

U.S. stocks again started the day mixed after a report said that U.S. retail and food services fell more than expected last month. Investors are also digesting a slew of quarterly earnings reports from banks, as JPMorgan Chase & Co. ( JPM ) and Citigroup Inc. ( C ) recorded income declines, while Wells Fargo & Company ( WFC ) said that profit jumped. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and the S&P 500 are poised to finish the week lower, while the Nasdaq may end up higher for the week. All three major indexes finished lower yesterday. Key Takeaways Stocks are mixed again this morning, with the Nasdaq gaining and the Dow and S&P 500 falling. Retail and food sales sank 1.9% in December, marking the biggest drop in 10 months. JPMorgan and Citigroup reported falling quarterly profit, while Wells Fargo reported fourth quarter profit that beat analysts' forecasts. The University of Michigan will release its Consumer Sentiment Index for … [Read more...] about Stocks Mixed as Retail Sales Drop Most in 10 Months

When you are stretched thin with plenty on your to-do list, believe it or not, the best thing you can do is to relax (mentally and physically) periodically throughout the workday. By doing so, you’ll refuel your energy level, be more focused and productive as you push past the finish line to reach your short- and long-term goals. advertisement advertisement Below, experts from Fast Company Executive Board describe their most effective productivity hacks during crunch time and how useful they are when you are trying to get the most done. 1. ALWAYS HAVING A BACK-UP PLAN IN PLACE When an eleventh-hour health scare pushes an event online or top-tier talent decides to perform from home instead of in person, success relies on decisions you made months before. At VIVA, we have satellite planning teams in place who are directed to work on scenarios B and C, even while plan A is moving ahead full steam.  In that way, the quality of what we do remains high … [Read more...] about 15 productivity hacks that keep business leaders on track

Flow, one of the leading blockchains in the Web3 arena, has announced the launch of a new fund designed to spur innovation among those building apps, games, and digital assets in the Web3 space. advertisement Flow was originally developed by Dapper Labs, a Fast Company 2022 Most Innovative Company , and the company behind blockchain game hits like CryptoKitties and NBA Top Shot . Flow is currently the leading blockchain for NFT transactions. Flow’s new fund is called the Flow Ecosystem Fund and, with $725 million, is the largest ever joint endeavor aimed at expanding the blockchain ecosystem of any kind. The fund’s investors include Web3-investing heavyweights like a16z, Coatue, Union Square Ventures, Greenfield One, Coinfund, Digital Currency Group, and more. Flow says it will dole out the fund’s coffers to new and existing devs building products for the Flow blockchains, specifically focusing on those in the infrastructure, decentralized finance, gaming, … [Read more...] about Leading NFT blockchain Flow announces $725 million Ecosystem Fund to drive Web3 innovation

Ice Seguerra and Liza Diño. Image: Instagram/@iceseguerra Ice Seguerra assured that his love for his wife, Liza Diño, only grows stronger every day despite the many changes they have gone through as a couple. Seguerra penned the heartwarming message on Instagram earlier today, Oct. 14, to celebrate the date, which he yearly does. Despite the annual ritual, the musician has yet to disclose the reason why this day is special. “Totoo yun na minsan, nalilimutan na natin magbatian kapag may mga special days tayong dumarating. Nalilimutan mag celebrate, kumain sa labas,” he said. “Totoo yun, maraming nag bago. Pero hindi natin hahayaan ang mga pagbabagong yun na baguhin ang meron tayo.” (It is true that sometimes, we forget to greet each other on our special days. We forget to celebrate and eat outside. It is true that many things have changed. But we would never let these changes change what we have.) “Hindi magbabago ang pagka wasak ko sa iyo. Sa ganda mo, mula noon hanggang … [Read more...] about Ice Seguerra on the only ‘change’ in relationship with Liza Diño: ‘Mas mahal kita ngayon kaysa kahapon’

Companies inattentive to innovation get left behind--or worse, fail altogether. While those of us over 40 fondly remember starting our weekends with a trip to the video store, for example, the experience pales in comparison to conveniently streaming blockbuster entertainment from the comfort of your couch. While hailing a cab in New York City was fun the first time, there's nothing like the certainty of watching the map on your screen as a dedicated driver heads your way to pick you up. In other words, though one experience may have delighted us initially, a more innovative--and perhaps industry altering--option could be waiting in the wings vying for our business. Successful brands are those that out-innovate the competition. They never settle for the status quo, always seeking the next differentiator for their category. They survive in today's highly competitive landscape by continually evolving to deliver better products, better services, and--most importantly--better customer … [Read more...] about The Secret Ingredient to Finding Your Next Million-Dollar Innovation Idea

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Whether you’re a manager at a company with 3,000 employees or three, something that leaders across industries have learned in the past two years is that giving employees more flexibility is key to retention and recruiting of new hires. The pandemic forced the majority (~70%) of the US workforce to adapt in a plethora of different ways to keep everyone healthy while still continuing to work efficiently. Companies that previously had 0% of their employees working remotely had to figure out how to seamlessly transfer all operations to a 100% digital environment. While obviously a ton of bad things came from the pandemic, that’s not to say there weren’t learnings and lessons discovered across the board. The reality is that more talent in every part of the country, and the world, now has access to greater opportunities because of the increased normalization of remote work. Gone are the days where you have to live in San Francisco … [Read more...] about 30 Executives’ Perspectives On Remote, Hybrid, And In-Office Work

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Actor and lifelong environmentalist Woody Harrelson has opened the doors of his dispensary in West Hollywood, California, called The Woods . The grand opening on May 13, 2022, included guests Bill Maher, Steven Gutenberg, and Harrelson dancing on a table to celebrate the evening. The dispensary was redesigned over two years by architect Thomas Schoos . The space is green and woodsy— true to its name—with trees on the interior, skylights, wooden displays, and an outdoor space that Harrelson hopes will be a consumption lounge in the near future. A ribbon-cutting ceremony drew crowds including Mayor Lauren Meister and Genevieve Morrill, the head of West Hollywood’s chamber of commerce. West Hollywood has been particularly welcoming to cannabis businesses and even recently dubbed itself The Emerald Village . Harrelson’s cannabis-centric weekend culminated when he was the recipient of The Emerald Cup’s Lifetime … [Read more...] about Woody Harrelson Talks Cannabis At The Woods Dispensary Opening

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Las Vegas is back in full force. Mask mandates have been lifted and the destination is busier than ever. For those who are headed out to Sin City in the coming months, there are plenty of new spots to check out. From swanky supper clubs to a lounge inspired by Paris, there’s no shortage of options when it comes to food and drinks. There’s even a unique Cirque du Soleil show, plus many other activities for some family-friendly fun. And if you have a go-to hotel on the Strip, you may just be surprised with some recently renovated accommodations at one of your favorite properties. Below, a full look at what’s new in Las Vegas for this summer. Restaurants Delilah While Delilah opened mid-July of last year, this is one spot you can’t miss if you weren’t able to make it this past summer. The restaurant is a modern take on a supper club, but done so in a way that still recalls the 1950s. Guests descend an imperial staircase … [Read more...] about Here’s What’s New In Las Vegas For Summer 2022