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Researchers submitted 83,000 fake job apps to see if the biggest U.S. companies discriminate. Here’s what they found

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Much of the discrimination was, however, concentrated in certain industries—namely auto and retail—and among a select group of companies. But there were a handful of exceptions: JPMorgan Chase and Honeywell were among the employers that favored male applicants the most, along with manufacturer Builders FirstSource and auto company LKQ. (On

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Queer Eye’s Bobby Berk on Designing a Space—and Life—That Makes You Happy

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At 17, he moved to Denver and worked odd jobs, including at restaurants, gas stations and retail stores. After Restoration Hardware, Berk worked at Bed Bath & Beyond, and then at an Italian linen manufacturer, a job he lost because he butted heads with the owner, who told him he’d never amount to anything.

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Digital tools help companies retain hourly workers, WorkJam CEO says

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The interview has been edited for length and clarity. But certainly in retail, manufacturing, distribution, we are seeing a pullback. It provides clients such as Target, Ulta Beauty, and Hilton with digital tools their non-salaried employees can use to swap shifts, complete trainings, and get early access to wages.

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Landlords and occupiers don’t see eye to eye on the decarbonisation of European real estate

Workplace Insight

With many occupiers often more focused on emissions from other aspects of their businesses, such as manufacturing or supply chains, the contribution that buildings make to the aggregate 37 percent global emissions from real estate can be underestimated.

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Businesses planning major investments into Generative AI to increase productivity

Workplace Insight

The survey was conducted in June 2024 via computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI). The focus was on those who play a significant role in shaping, contributing to or making final decisions on their organization’s generative AI strategy.

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How to Launch (and Maintain) a Successful E-Commerce Business

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According to Oberlo , a drop-shipping app created by Shopify, almost one-third of the world’s population is now shopping online, accounting for 18% of retail sales worldwide. Not working with a manufacturer halfway around the globe to prototype and build brand new products. Set up interviews. No warehouse or dropshipping fees.

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Biophilic Design Is Part Of The New Normal (And We’re Not Just Talking Office Plants)

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People spend most of their time in manufactured spaces that are not always designed with wellbeing in mind. Biophilic design incorporates natural elements into nearly all aspects of these manufactured environments. With workers spending more time indoors, studies show Biophilic design can improve productivity and reduce stress.