Susan Johnston Taylor

This Startup Teaches Domestic Violence Survivors To Be Entrepreneurs

Financial concerns often prevent victims from leaving their abusers. This startup is giving them the tools they need to start their own businesses.

This Startup Teaches Domestic Violence Survivors To Be Entrepreneurs

Why These Gig-Economy Startups Hire Salaried Employees Instead Of Contractors

A few companies have found there are big advantages to hiring full-time employees to do on-demand gig work.

Why These Gig-Economy Startups Hire Salaried Employees Instead Of Contractors

Could “Social Justice Benefits” Be The Newest Employment Trend?

Some companies are recognizing their employees’ social consciences by offering paid time off for political involvement, and even covering bail for employees arrested while peacefully protesting.

Could “Social Justice Benefits” Be The Newest Employment Trend?

Impact

Why do synthetic chemicals seem more toxic than natural ones?

This nonprofit is teaching children philanthropy like it was any other kids’ activity

America’s top CEOs say they are no longer putting shareholders before everyone else

Creativity

A fan used 13,000 LEGOs to build this amazing, life-size, fully operational claw machine

Tech billionaires haven’t killed Burning Man’s anti-capitalist spirit—but influencers might

Timeline: Burning Man’s tumultuous past

Co.Design

MIT Media Lab director apologizes for accepting funds from Jeffrey Epstein

This beautiful but terrifying new footbridge has a gap in the middle

This brilliant hydroponic system puts a whole garden on your countertop

Work Life

These 3 weird tricks have helped me beat work procrastination

The worst financial advice I’ve ever gotten

This is how to tell if your boss really likes you