Empathy, benefits can create higher employee engagement
Keep employees engaged by communicating with them through multiple channels, displaying empathy for their feelings, offering mental health benefits and… Read More »
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SmartBrief publishes original articles about food and beverage news and trends on our SmartBrief Originals page. Submitting guest posts is a great… Read More »
Diversity remains stagnant on Fortune 500 boards
The average minority growth rate on Fortune 500 boards has remained at 0.5% since 2004, according to a study from… Read More »
Embracing the paradoxical challenges of leadership
The best leaders are those who understand the job’s paradoxical nature but can still create a strong culture based on… Read More »
States could mandate Asian American studies
Some legislators and students are advocating for the inclusion of more Asian American studies in K-12 curricula in response to… Read More »
How Unilever supports a purpose-driven workforce
Unilever is prioritizing diversity and inclusion, sustainability and purpose in its company culture, which starts with leaders who “model the… Read More »
Ad authority rules KFC ad not derogatory
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that the KFC “Big Deal” ad featuring Black customers transforming into dancing chickens was… Read More »
How leaders use internal podcasts to engage
Leaders at companies including A+E Networks, Here Technologies and Arlo are using technology such as Workvivo and uStudio to engage… Read More »
JPMorgan expands diversity effort with scholarships
JPMorgan Wealth Management will award 75 scholarships annually to students at historically black colleges and universities for the next five… Read More »
CPG brands commit to supporting Black-owned media
Twenty GroupM clients have joined the firm’s Media Inclusion Initiative and pledged to allocate a minimum of 2% of their… Read More »
Discrimination case against McDonald’s dismissed
The lawsuit accusing McDonald’s of racial discrimination against Black franchisees has been dismissed by a federal court judge, citing insufficient… Read More »
How to ease back into business travel
If the idea of resuming business trips is causing anxiety or discomfort, it may help to thoroughly review current travel… Read More »
Southwest’s June expansion highlights Miss., Costa Rica
June marks Southwest Airlines’ biggest schedule expansion in 10 years, including Hawaii service and flights to two destinations in Costa… Read More »
Canada expected to begin reopening
The Canadian travel industry is anxiously awaiting the expected announcement that travel restrictions for vaccinated travelers will be lifted. June… Read More »
Apple hopes iPhone ID will be accepted at airports
Apple is working with the Transportation Security Administration to provide secure traveler identification via iPhones with an upcoming Apple Wallet… Read More »
“What-if” scenarios tinge CEOs’ business travel hopes
The resurgence of travel will eventually bring the lagging business segment along, though factors such as vaccinations and government restrictions… Read More »
American Airlines CEO attends flight attendant’s wedding
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker and Southwest Airlines flight attendant JacqueRae Sullivan received viral attention a year ago when a… Read More »
Canada to drop hotel quarantine for vaccinated citizens
Canada plans to begin relaxing its travel rules by dropping a mandatory, expensive hotel quarantine for citizens, permanent residents and… Read More »
CDC’s new travel advisory based on health threat levels
The CDC released updated pandemic guidance for international travelers with recommendations for unvaccinated and fully vaccinated people, according to USA Today and… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines boosts efforts of island “conservation dogs”
Hawaiian Airlines is providing free interisland travel through the end of 2021 for Conservation Dogs of Hawaiʻi, an organization that… Read More »
American Airlines to reopen premium Flagship Lounges
American Airlines plans to reopen its five Flagship Lounges for premium passengers this fall, starting with the Miami lounge, which… Read More »
Alaska CEO touts “dramatic” airline recovery
Alaska Airlines should return to profitability in the third quarter of 2021, said CEO Ben Minicucci, as vaccination has pushed… Read More »