03-22-19

Data paranoia: like it or not, you are the product

The conversation around tech and data has famously focused on leaks and breaches. But recently, the conversation has shifted into how people can take action to protect their privacy—and whether that’s even possible. We hit the streets to ask New Yorkers whether they’re being proactive or idly paranoid.

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How a common Silicon Valley practice called pay leveling can lead to racial disparities

Two former Pinterest employees are alleging that they were paid less than a white man who was doing substantially similar work. Their experiences are part of a larger problem with discriminatory pay leveling, where women and people of color are systemically hired at lower levels.

How a common Silicon Valley practice called pay leveling can lead to racial disparities

Cuyana CEO on running her company from a hospital bed

Cuyana co-founder and CEO Karla Gallardo spent over a month in a hospital bed, yet still managed to run her company. Here she discusses how she was able to keep her business running smoothly despite the worst of circumstances.

Cuyana CEO on running her company from a hospital bed

How to navigate a socially distant summer

The comedians at Fast Comedy offer some tips from a social-distancing guru on how to get through the busy summer months safely.

How to navigate a socially distant summer

These three art projects are keeping the spotlight on racial injustice

The art projects In Plain Sight, See in Black, and Stolen are powerful examples of artists using their work to raise awareness of the racial and social justice causes they believe in.

These three art projects are keeping the spotlight on racial injustice

3 ways to increase diversity in the workplace

Fast Company writer Pavithra Mohan discusses 3 ways workplaces can increase diversity, equity, and inclusion. CLICK HERE FOR LINKS

3 ways to increase diversity in the workplace

Why the Facebook ad boycott matters

Major brands like Unilever, Patagonia, The North Face, Honda, Ford, Levi's, and Starbucks have joined the Stop Hate For Profit campaign, an initiative started by civil rights groups NAACP and the Anti-Defamation League, boycotting ads on Facebook for the month of July in a coordinated response to the amount of hate speech and divisive content on the platform.

Why the Facebook ad boycott matters

How Allbirds’ cofounder Tim Brown leads in a time of crisis

Tim Brown, cofounder of footwear company Allbirds, offers his advice on how to find the positives and keep a team motivated, even during the worst of times.

How Allbirds’ cofounder Tim Brown leads in a time of crisis

3 products to help you have a fun and safe summer

With lockdowns continuing in effect, it’s still possible to have a fun and safe summer full of celebrating and relaxing with friends. Here are some products that can help you do just that.

3 products to help you have a fun and safe summer

Watch: Bill Gates talks about when we might get a COVID-19 vaccine and why wearing a mask is essential right now

Bill Gates weighs in on post-Covid-19 healthcare and business practices, and the impact the virus has had on our day to day lives.

Watch: Bill Gates talks about when we might get a COVID-19 vaccine and why wearing a mask is essential right now

Could single-person audiences be the key to theaters reopening?

The comedians at Fast Comedy believe the key to reopening the shuttered doors of America’s theaters could be single-ticket shows.

Could single-person audiences be the key to theaters reopening?

Impact

At this new net-zero energy McDonald’s, on-site solar provides 100% of the power

Chicago’s COVID-19 recovery plan aims to go beyond the crisis to correct historical inequities

3 inspiring organizations that are actually making the world a better place for workers

Creativity

Disney World welcomes back guests with an ad that is more creepy than reassuring

How the protest movement inspired streetwear legend Jeff Staple to branch out

Inside the no-sleep hustle of Grammy-winning songwriter The-Dream

Co.Design

Macho ads that promote mask-wearing are a thing now

The ‘I Love New York’ logo is iconic. It’s also worth millions of dollars to New York state

NYC’s new Black Lives Matter mural is more than art. It’s the future of urbanism

Work Life

The most important startup rule: Play the long game

Can remote work really improve workplace diversity?

How COVID-19 made Kim Scott rethink one key aspect of Radical Candor