Forced labor is embedded in supply chains. Here’s how to root it out
The United States has the world’s strongest laws against forced labor in supply chains. What’s preventing U.S. businesses from eradicating it from their products once and for all?
Research reveals a surprising behavior around the gender pay gap
Debate rages around the pay gap, but an economist’s research suggests men would likely be equally as vociferous as women in calling for a narrowing of the gap if they found themselves in a world where they were holding the short end of the stick.
OKRs | The Most Effective Way to Set the Right Goals
OKRs or Objectives are perhaps the most effective way to set the right goals. There are plenty of goal setting frameworks out there, but an OKR gives you the...
Building an Anti-Racist Workplace — WorkLife with Adam Grant
Over the last year, in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, many companies have paid lip service to anti-racism. But what does it actually take to change individuals — and the structures and cultures of organizations? In the first of two episodes on bias, psychologist John Amaechi shares powerful insights on inclusion — and several experts weigh in on the latest science of privilege, allyship, and opportunity at work. A key takeaway: your culture is defined by the worst behavior you tolerate. For the transcript for this episode, head to go.ted.com/WLTranscript44
(1) Ethics in Bricks on Twitter: ""The more we view ourselves as self-made and self-sufficient, the less likely we are to care for the fate of those less fortunate than ourselves." - Michael Sandel https://t.co/rhCGj8OtCU" / Twitter
"The more we view ourselves as self-made and self-sufficient, the less likely we are to care for the fate of those less fortunate than ourselves."
- Michael Sandel https://t.co/rhCGj8OtCU
Across college campuses and social media, younger generations have started to challenge those fleeting comments that seem innocent but leave uneasy feelings behind.
(3) Ethics in Bricks on Twitter: ""Act in such a way that you always treat humanity, whether in your own person or in the person of any other, never simply as a means but always at the same time as an end." - Immanuel Kant https://t.co/MziImZkAE6" / Twitter
"Act in such a way that you always treat humanity, whether in your own person or in the person of any other, never simply as a means but always at the same time as an end."- Immanuel Kant pic.twitter.com/MziImZkAE6— Ethics in Bricks (@EthicsInBricks) March 10, 2021
Big boss, little boss and the FLSA - The Uncertain Hour from Marketplace
This week we're looking at how a tragic fire played a role in the creation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and how it affects independent contractors now.
To catch a chicken - The Uncertain Hour from Marketplace
When chicken catcher Jimmy Nicks’ job was subcontracted, he started doing the same job for a new boss — only without the pay, protections and benefits he’d come to rely on.
When I told some people about how I want to reduce my social media use and instead return to using my blog, they asked, “how will we find your blog if you’re not always on social media?…