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Shareholders Press Facebook for Governance Changes

December 13, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Shareholders Press Facebook for Governance Changes
An investor group is seeking board oversight of efforts to reduce harmful content and has repeated its call for an independent chairman.

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Hospitals Drop Staff Vaccine Mandates Amid Labor Crunch

December 13, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Hospitals Drop Staff Vaccine Mandates Amid Labor Crunch
Some of the largest U.S. hospital systems have dropped Covid-19 vaccine mandates for staff after a federal judge temporarily halted a Biden administration mandate that healthcare workers get the shots.

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China’s SenseTime Postpones IPO After U.S. Blacklisting

December 13, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China’s SenseTime Postpones IPO After U.S. Blacklisting
Chinese AI company SenseTime said it would postpone its Hong Kong IPO days after it was added to an investment blacklist of companies that the U.S. government says are supporting Chinese military development.

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How to Tell the Boss You’re Burned Out (Without Derailing Your Career)

December 12, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How to Tell the Boss You’re Burned Out (Without Derailing Your Career)
Companies are lean, and employees have more work than ever. We’re more comfortable now talking about feeling overwhelmed, but remember: Share these feelings with your boss so you can ask for what you need.

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Alibaba Fires Female Employee Who Accused Then-Supervisor of Sexual Assault

December 12, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Alibaba Fires Female Employee Who Accused Then-Supervisor of Sexual Assault
In dismissal notice, Chinese e-commerce giant alleges she spread false information that damaged the company’s reputation.

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Chris Wallace Leaves Fox News to Join CNN+

December 12, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Chris Wallace Leaves Fox News to Join CNN+
He ends an 18-year-run as host of the flagship “Fox News Sunday.” The network said rotating hosts will sit in until a replacement is named.

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Companies Upend Plans on Vaccines and Office Returns, Again

December 12, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Companies Upend Plans on Vaccines and Office Returns, Again
More employers are saying that workers can now stay home for months longer, while some pause vaccine requirements as the Biden administration’s directive is blocked.

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Merck Falters on Covid-19 Vaccine, Then Makes One for Rival J&J

December 11, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Merck Falters on Covid-19 Vaccine, Then Makes One for Rival J&J
The partnership between the two competitors is now bearing fruit to expand the world’s vaccine supply. The first Merck-made Johnson & Johnson shots shipped Friday.

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Brazil Grapples With Old Nemesis Inflation

December 11, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Brazil Grapples With Old Nemesis Inflation
Latin America’s biggest economy is seen remaining stuck in recession during 2022 as it confronts double-digit price increases for items including food in the wake of Covid-19.

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What’s New in the Management Top 250 Rankings in 2021

December 11, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on What’s New in the Management Top 250 Rankings in 2021
A new metric looks at how well a company’s actions match up against goals set by the United Nations.

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