10-09-19
experience economy

Can sensory deprivation help you relax?

Our hectic, modern world full of screens and notifications makes it difficult to unplug. Sensory deprivation, or Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST), is a practice that encourages an extremely deep level of relaxation. Mark Wilson went to Float Sixty in Chicago to try it for himself.

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Kazakhstan finally embraces 'Borat,’ and Burger King makes light of some scary situations—the brand hit and miss of the week

Kazakh tourism leans into Borat for a "very nice" ad campaign, and Burger King has a rare misstep with a Halloween ad campaign around closed restaurants.

4 ways to destress this election season

This year has been stressful enough, and now we're in the middle of a contentious election. Senior staff writer Liz Segran has some ideas to help you unwind, from wearing a weighted robe to brushing up on your baking skills.

4 ways to destress this election season

People Get Ready: Prepping for rapid recovery

Our final installment of the Growth in Crisis webinar series builds on the first two sessions to provide a roadmap and best practices for all companies to embrace as their businesses and communities return to a more traditional pace and rhythm.

People Get Ready: Prepping for rapid recovery

How to show you're an effective communicator to land a remote position

Your workplace communication skills dictate how successful you are on the job—and they also affect your productivity. Showing you have the essential skills needed to be an effective communicator in different areas can also help you land the job you’ve been eyeing—especially if it’s a remote position.

How to show you're an effective communicator to land a remote position

Advance Auto Parts blows up our nostalgia for “Die Hard,” and Amazon has more epicly fun ads for Alexa — brand hit and miss of the week

Advanced Auto Parts and Bruce Willis cash in on the “Die Hard” franchise to sell a car battery. Meanwhile, Amazon’s Alexa keeps its branding hot streak going with two more relatable ads. These are the brand hit and miss of the week.

Tech for Growth

The call for much of the world to shelter in place has exposed the critical role that technology—and a “digital mindset”—is playing in companies that must find inventive ways to serve their customers. This panel will explore the urgency of a digital mindset inside companies that are prepared to grow during crisis and beyond.

Tech for Growth

4 ways to enjoy more time outside this fall and winter

As winter approaches with no end of the pandemic in sight, we're all worried about being stuck inside our homes for those cold months. But senior staff writer Liz Segran has four tips to help you enjoy more time outside, even when it's bitterly cold.

4 ways to enjoy more time outside this fall and winter

Why taking that vacation is more important than ever

While summer plans have been canceled and many workers are at home, taking those vacation days off is critical for our productivity, creativity and well-being. Here's how to plan your work getaway.

Why taking that vacation is more important than ever

Kraft deletes its "Send Noods" campaign, and Nike's new ad shares the NBA's wins and losses—brand hit and miss of the week

Kraft folds on its comedic commercial after backlash from "Karens" on social media. Nike celebrates the Los Angeles Lakers, while acknowledging a difficult NBA season. This is the brand hit and miss of the week.

4 tips to help you manage stress and regain focus

If you’re having trouble focusing, you’re not alone. A report recently found that workers’ ability to focus and complete tasks was down 31% in August, compared to pre-pandemic levels. When you’re overwhelmed or stressed out, your ability to focus diminishes. This four-point plan will help you get back on track.

4 tips to help you manage stress and regain focus

Impact

The U.S. financial system needs to prepare for climate disruption

The U.S. is one of the world’s worst ocean plastic polluters

Why sleep experts say it’s time to ditch Daylight Saving Time

News

Can I still register to vote? What to know about same-day registration and states that offer it

The Halloween ‘blue moon’ isn’t actually blue, but it’s extra cool. Let us explain

‘How it started vs. how it’s going’ has become the all-purpose meme of 2020

Co.Design

This Oreo ad is a hopelessly baby-brained salute to civility before a contentious election

The fascinating history of luxury design, from hedgehog vases to Chanel bags

What will it take for Americans to ditch their obsession with single-family homes?

Work Life

Virtual work with colleagues is hard. Remote relationships with clients are harder

Demonstrate these 4 traits to master any job interview

How Trump’s executive order threatens anti-racist workplace trainings