US Business
How Do Noncompetes Affect Jobs and Pay? Ask a Hair Stylist
The FTC says noncompetes can keep lower-wage workers from better jobs—and prevent companies from hiring the help they need.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Richard Parsons Is Investing in People Who Are Overlooked
The former head of Time Warner and Citigroup wants to widen access to venture capital.
US Business
The Case for Having a Boring CEO
There is something to be said for leaders who keep the spotlight on products rather than themselves, minimize chaos and avoid hype
US Business
Why You Are Probably Doing Brainstorming All Wrong
Follow these four rules for much better results
US Business
Disney Plans to Cut 7,000 Jobs, $5.5 Billion in Costs
Newly reinstated CEO Robert Iger outlined a major reorganization that gives more power to the company’s content executives and puts a greater emphasis on sports media.
US Business
Google Follows Microsoft in Unveiling AI Search Features
The Alphabet unit described new types of search results days after it opened Bard, an artificial-intelligence service, to testing.
Government
JATSO Seeking Public Comments on TIP Amendment
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a seven-day public comment period for amendments to the 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP contains transportation and transit projects in the […]
US Business
Bayer Hires Former Roche Executive to Succeed CEO Werner Baumann
New Chief Executive Bill Anderson will confront the company’s Roundup legal troubles and heavy debt load.
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: Key Strategies for Rising Above Your Competition
As a small business owner in 2023, you are facing more competition than ever before. With approximately 32.5 million small businesses now operating in the United States and 1.23 million small businesses in Canada, it can be challenging to […]
US Business
Microsoft’s Activision Deal Handed Setback by U.K. Regulator
A potential deal would harm gamers, the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority said, and remedies could include divesting of Activision’s publishing and Blizzard Entertainment units.