Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Our imagination often gives us cues to how the future may look. Everyone remembers the future of the human race in the Terminator series. Robots, nearly indistinguishable from humans, roaming the world and destroying all human life they can find. Besides indicating what may be the case,…
Last week, Google told employees in a company-wide email that new measures would be taken to update its hybrid work policy in an effort to strengthen its in-office presence. The updates included stricter measures to hold employees accountable, such as giving reminders to workers with frequent absences, tracking office badge swipes, and considering attendance reports…
Jeff Bezos’ $500 million superyacht has been making waves (and not just in the ocean) since the public learned of its controversial riff with the Dutch shipyard where it was being built and its over-the-top amenities and features. Now in sailing shape, photos of Bezos cruising through the Italian Riviera with his fiancé Lauren Sanchez…
About two-thirds (65%) of the country’s firefighters are volunteers, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). However, in recent years, the number of young volunteers has been decreasing, and with current volunteers aging, it could have severe implications on civilian safety — especially in rural areas where the local department may be the only…
3. Ditch burnout culture in favor of work-life fit Though not the top concern, employees still report burnout drivers — inflexible, longer work hours, and excessive workloads — as major contributors to worsening mental health.2 But providing flexibility isn’t so simple when running a company that requires in-person work or customer service during open hours.…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As the digital marketplace grows more and more crowded, online business owners are in need of ways to stand out from the pack. Especially in the face of ever-increasing costs and competition, it is getting harder to answer questions like: How do I get greater reach for…
Another flavor bites the dust as Cheerios has confirmed that they have discontinued a beloved fall flavor just as summer gets into full swing. The cereal titan confirmed via Twitter that it had discontinued the Maple Cheerios flavor after a fan questioned whether or not it had been axed. Yes, Maple Cheerios have been discontinued.…
The pandemic upended our day-to-day norms (and spending habits). As the lockdowns swept the country, people saved money on categories that were closed or restricted, such as dining out, traveling, or going to the movies. However, when restrictions cooled and the world opened up again, so did millions of wallets — enter: “revenge spending.” Typically…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It used to be enough to drive profitability, but modern businesses (and their employees) now require a transcendent higher purpose. This is the “why” behind your company’s mission and vision statements and helps align the decisions you make when dealing with uncertainty in business. Purpose-driven organizations are…
You might want to think twice before mailing that check. According to the U.S. government’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, banks made 680,000 check fraud reports in 2022, up about 48.5% from 2021. The U.S. Department of Treasury also estimates that between 2021 and 2022, check fraud increased by more than 80%. “Check fraud has always…