[ad_1] Is your regular four-wheeled driving experience getting you down? Wondering when our Back to the Future/Jetsons style transportation future will arrive? Today, startup Kitty Hawk — named as a nod to the work of aeronautical pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright — released a video of its first product, an …
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Elon Musk Expects to Have a Brain-Machine Interface in 4 Years…
[ad_1] A couple of weeks ago, The Wall Street Journal revealed Elon Musk’s latest venture, Neuralink, and its plan for developing brain-machine interface technology. Now, Musk has invited Tim Urban of Wait But Why to write up an in-depth report of the company and what it’s working on. Neuralink is hardly the only company working …
Read More »Use Tradition and Ritual to Thrive In the Experience Economy…
[ad_1] I spent most of my childhood in Taiwan learning the ancient art of the Chinese tea ritual from my grandparents. I visited different tea farms during the summer with my grandfather and searched local tea houses and shops for the perfect blend. These shared experiences became both a cherished staple of …
Read More »Fixing the Pay Gap Starts With Your Salary Negotiation Skills…
[ad_1] Chances are, you didn’t negotiate your last salary offer — more than half of all American workers don’t. Women are especially reluctant, fearing they’ll look pushy or even lose the job offer entirely. And while not asking for more can hold anyone back, this practice has dramatic impact on …
Read More »Obama Inks Executive Order to Streamline Import and Export Process for Businesses…
[ad_1] President Obama is making another move to flex his policy muscle outside of the gridlock of Congress, this time signing an executive order to streamline the processes required for small and medium-sized businesses to export American goods and services to other countries. On Air Force One this morning, Obama …
Read More »Here is a Simple and Fun Way to Boost Employee Engagement…
[ad_1] While it might seem like a lot of work, implementing a rewards program for your employees is essential if you want to maintain a happy and productive workplace. Don’t believe us? A Gallup estimate shows that unhappy workers are costing employers $300 billion annually due to a loss in …
Read More »5 Ways You Can Prosper From Today's Fierce Competition Among Online Retailers…
[ad_1] Today’s fierce competition among online retailers equals deals galore and more savings ahead for consumers. Retailers are going to great lengths to win customers right now, by expanding free shipping, increasing cash-back incentives and offering other cool perks. Related: The 4 Types of Online Discount Websites You Could Start When purchasing goods …
Read More »Euro and stocks surge after French election first round…
[ad_1] The euro and stock markets surged higher Monday after pro-European reformer Emmanuel Macron emerged as the front runner to become the next French president. The former economics minister and investment banker beat far-right leader Marine Le Pen into second place in the first round of voting Sunday. They will …
Read More »Amazon Germany Wants Workers to Use Fewer Sick Days to Get a…
[ad_1] More and more, we hear about companies focusing on the well-being of their employees by offering more liberal policies and benefits packages, especially when it comes to big brands such as Apple, Google and Amazon. Related: 18 Companies With Radically Awesome Parental Leave Policies However, Amazon in Germany is taking a different …
Read More »How You Give Back Provides Purpose to Your Personal Brand…
[ad_1] The following is the 13th in the series, “Personal Branding For A Better Life,” in which marketing expert Jim Joseph applies big brand marketing lessons to help you build a successful personal brand. If I can be accused of anything in this series, it could be that I appear …
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