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The rise of remote work has drastically changed the relationship between companies and their employees. advertisement advertisement What began two years ago as a sudden shift to a work-from-home model has changed collaboration, coordination, and communication permanently. As companies work to find the right balance between flexible work and optimum productivity, the “hybrid” work model is being codified in company policies. The stakes are high: The terms of the new hybrid work contract have a direct bearing on companies’ ability to keep employees happy, and to attract new ones. According to a recent Gallup survey , nearly 60% of employees who can work from home would prefer a hybrid work schedule going forward. At the same time, roughly 60% said they want more structure from their employers when it comes to deciding hybrid work schedules. Less clear for employers, though, is how frequently employees might come into the office. Every company … [Read more...] about What the future of hybrid work will (and won’t) look like, according to 27 business leaders

PARIS: Netflix is “actively” working on building its cheaper, ad-supported deal, the company’s French team said on June 28, but added there was no clear timeline. It was revealed last month that the streaming platform was planning to introduce a new cheaper subscription model by the end of the year that would break its taboo on advertising. That leak to the New York Times followed news that Netflix had lost 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter of the year – its first decline in a decade. “We don’t have a precise timeline yet,” Anne-Gabrielle Dauba-Pantanacce, head of communications for Netflix France, told AFP. “We are actively working on it. It’s a priority – this idea of giving subscribers more options in the context of high inflation,” she added. Bloomberg reported over the weekend that Netflix has yet to appoint a head of advertising or build a sales team. The Wall Street Journal said Netflix is actively looking into partnerships with Google and Comcast to … [Read more...] about Netflix ‘actively’ working on ad-supported subscription

- A + A KUANTAN (June 29): Perbadanan Nasional Bhd (Pernas) has channelled RM8.3 million to-date through the Business In Transformation (BIT) programme as an incentive to develop more local entrepreneurs. Acting chief executive officer Mazlan Ibrahim said the programme, which was introduced in 2013, has created 2,000 pre-franchise entrepreneurs which provided job opportunities to more than 4,000 people. He said the BIT programme is a small entrepreneurs' business transformation programme focusing on franchising and has so far registered 184 brands, and Pernas has projected to develop another 22 pre-franchise entrepreneurs this year. “To enhance BIT, the pre-franchise financing package has been increased from RM25,000 to RM50,000 to enable aspiring entrepreneurs have a better business concept,” he told reporters after the launch of Mini BIT Expo (BITe) here on Wednesday (June 29). Mazlan also shared that many small traders who participated in BIT had been … [Read more...] about PERNAS channels RM8.3 mil to help entrepreneurs via BIT programme

New York (CNN Business) Coca-Cola has another new flavor. This time, it got some help. The latest product out of Coca-Cola Creations — Coke's innovation platform, which brought us starlight and pixel-flavored sodas — is a collaboration with Marshmello , a masked DJ and electronic music producer. If you think the artist worked with Coke to develop a marshmallow-flavored beverage, you're wrong. Instead, the new flavor has notes of strawberry and watermelon, Marshmello's favorites. "For our third Coca-Cola Creations drop, we sought to add an unexpected remix of flavors to a great Coca-Cola taste," said Oana Vlad, senior director of global strategy at the company, in a statement announcing the collaboration Wednesday. "We created a vibey blend of my favorite flavors in this all-new mix," Marshmello said in a statement. "I think it tastes amazing and I hope fans love it too." Coca-Cola's new flavor was created in collaboration with … [Read more...] about Coke has a new flavor. It took inspiration from McDonald’s

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (June 29): Cypark Resources Bhd denied allegations made by a viral report circulated in various blogs and websites that the company is concealing information deemed pertinent to public investors. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Cypark said the anonymous article, titled “The Mystery of Cypark Resources Berhad”, is ”irresponsible” and contains “wrongful, inaccurate and/or false accusations or information”. Cypark is of the view that the article was “purposely written with malicious intent and misled the investors/stakeholders”. “The board wishes to inform that the company’s fundamentals and all the contractual rights under all the various concession agreements remain solid and valid,” it said. “The company reserves all rights to act on any malice statement and the board will take necessary steps or legal avenues to address them,” it added. The said article raised several matters including Cypark’s ongoing project delay, interest expense, … [Read more...] about Cypark denies viral article’s allegations of concealing information pertinent to investors

As recently as 2015, there were more artists living in New York City than ever before (about 55,000). But from January 2021 to January 2022, rents surged 33%, pushing artists farther and farther out of the city’s creative neighborhoods. advertisement advertisement Then came Silver Art Project. Founded in 2018, the nonprofit runs an art residency on the 28th floor of 4 World Trade Center . Like other organizations with similar goals, Silver Art’s mission is to support artists who are being priced out of the city. Silver Art provides free studios and mentorship to a select cohort of artists; to date, more than 50—ranging from painters and visual artists to photographers and sculptors—have participated. This month marks the end of the second residency, which included 25 artists. While Silver Art is in the process of reviewing more than 1,200 applications for its upcoming cohort, I spoke with four artists who just spent a year working at 4 WTC. Most … [Read more...] about ‘You’re on top of the world’: Inside 4 artists’ studios on the 28th floor of the World Trade Center

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Apple Inc. ( AAPL ) Chief Executive Officer ( CEO ) Tim Cook has sent a letter to key members of Congress stating that "Apple continues to support efforts at the federal level to establish strong privacy protections for consumers, and we are encouraged by the draft proposals your offices have produced." Cook noted that "the areas of agreement appear to far outweigh the differences." Cook's letter was sent in reference to the recently completed draft of the proposed legislation called the American Data Privacy and Protection Act. It was addressed to Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Washington), the chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Representative Frank Pallone (D-New Jersey), the chair of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill has potentially large ramifications for the business models , and thus the profitability, of several leading U.S. high tech companies. Key Takeaways Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook has … [Read more...] about Apple (AAPL) CEO Cook Backs Proposed Privacy Legislation

Hailey Bieber appeared in a Victoria’s Secret ad Monday wearing nothing more than a lacy thong and bra set that set. The stunning model has been busy launching her skincare line this month, but seems to have made time to appear in a perfectly crafted, very alluring Victoria’s Secret ad. The campaign itself is a simple one, but Bieber has so much sizzle that it needs nothing but her perfect model pose to make it a tantalizing, stunning advertisement . View this post on Instagram A post shared by Victoria’s Secret (@victoriassecret) Bieber’s undergarments were barely-there see-through lace fabric that left very little to the imagination, yet she covered up all the essential areas to keep the shoot classy, sophisticated, and in line with the Victoria’s Secret brand. The lacy underwear had an additional top layer of lace that was as flirty as it was functional, and Bieber hooked her fingers into the sides of the … [Read more...] about Hailey Bieber Wows In Lacy Lingerie Photoshoot

Eli Manning apparently suffered an injury while attempting to exercise. The former New York Giants quarterback has been retired for a few years at this point, and for some unknown reason, he thought it was a good idea to do a conditioning test. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football) Well, it didn’t go well! Eli Manning Awkwardly Asks About Dead Former NBA Player On Live TV. The Video Will Make You Cringe https://t.co/7M2I2EkEka — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) November 16, 2021 Manning tweeted Tuesday, “So I thought it would be a good idea to try our old conditioning test for the Giants today. 10 half gassers (run sideline to sideline and back) in 18 seconds. I almost made 9 before I pulled my hammy. What was I thinking? Moron!!” So I thought it would be a good idea to try our old conditioning test for the Giants today. 10 half gassers( run sideline to sideline and back) in 18 seconds. I almost made … [Read more...] about Eli Manning Says He Pulled His Hamstring Attempting A Conditioning Drill