Cartoon by Ted Rall John Glenn was an iconic astronaut known for his easy-going manner and calm charisma, a quintessentially American image of masculinity during the Cold War. As an Ohioan, he was also my U.S. senator for many years. Anyone can ride in a spaceship or serve as a politician, but class…

5 Minutes of Management 5MM: Overtime Rule Is DOA Also: would you allow your employee to work remotely in Bali for an entire year? December 9, 2016 Workforce editors Frank Kalman and Rick Bell consider the workplace impact of a judge’s rejection of the Labor Department’s plan to beef up overtime…

The Future of Credit Card Security May Involve Blinking Numbers Your credit card may start winking at you soon in an effort to keep your data safe. Oberthur Technologies has developed a digital display powered by a micro-thin battery. It will change the three or four-digit CVV number on the back of…

Cybercriminals never stop looking for new ways to distribute the malware they create. Here’s a novel new approach that was discovered this week. Ransomware authors will decrypt your files for free if you’re willing to pass the infection along to your friends. Image: Pexels It couldn’t be simpler.…

Executives at Snap Inc. have held a series of meetings with potential investors in recent weeks ahead of the virtual-messaging company’s hotly anticipated initial public offering, according to people familiar with the discussions. The meetings come as Snap moves forward with a planned IPO that could…

Wage And Hour Scheduling Reform Pushes Its Way into the Retail Industry Retail employers should consider flexible schedules and recognition to reduce the turnover of hourly employees, said one expert. December 8, 2016 by

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Cybersecurity is in the news nearly every day. Some celebrity gets hacked or a corporation “loses” a large number of email or account usernames and passwords. Depending on where you look, it is a $400 Billion plus problem with costs or damages in the Trillions overall. It is easy to get lulled into…

Among the key health technology lessons that 2016 has reinforced: biology is fiendishly complex; data ≠ insight; impacting health – whether making new drugs or meaningfully changing behavior – is hard; and palpable progress, experienced by patients, is starting to occur (and is tremendously…

There are hundreds if not thousands of books about change management. There are courses managers can take an oodles of “expert” consultants companies can higher. So why do so many organizations get it wrong. In a 2013 Strategy&/Katzenbach Center survey of global senior leaders on culture and change…

Rent the Runway Rent the Runway has items on display in its flagship store, but thousands more available online When Amazon.com Inc. unveiled the video for its new Amazon Go convenience stores, many on Twitter felt they were getting a sneak peek into the future of stores. Highlighting its use of…

pexels.com How big did your social media audience become in 2016? How many new platforms did you incorporate into your campaign, and how did you change your content syndication or advertising strategies to reflect the latest trends? If you don’t know the answers to these questions, it means you…

Courtesy of Noémie Are you thinking about buying yourself or loved one a piece of fine jewelry this holiday season? Or anytime for that matter? Before you bust out your Amex card and pay full fare, know that you now have the option to purchase timeless pieces of jewelry for a fraction of the cost…

Six simple tips for entrepreneurs to stay healthy while traveling. Credit: https://pixabay.com/en/users/TheAndrasBarta-2004841/ Reports indicate that 70% of travelers gain weight on the road. This is pretty bad news for entrepreneurs who regularly engage in business travel to keep their businesses…

Source: Unsplash Over the past five years, no segment of the Fintech sector has been as hot as alternative lending. The amount of capital and attention heaped on these companies has been astonishing, with players like Lending Club , CAN Capital , and OnDeck growing at a breakneck pace. Each promised…

Shares of Square Inc. climbed more than 5% Wednesday after the company announced a payments partnership with tech giant Apple Inc. Square SQ, +6.41% Chief Executive Jack Dorsey announced Tuesday evening that the Square Cash app will pair with Apple Pay to allow users to pay at stores using the…

“When I started this company, I knew that in order to survive in an overcrowded space like streetwear, my brand had to be truly different and do something crazy,” said Adam Khafif, who launched his fashion line, Lisn Up Clothing , at age 15. “What Lupe Fiasco is for rap, Lisn Up is for streetwear:…

Even the biggest businesses start out small. The sale last month of Skyscanner, the travel industry start-up, is just another example of British entrepreneurial success, built over a number of years – and defies those who bemoan the country’s failure to produce big winners. But which are the…

(This is the first in a three-part series on analysts’ favorite stocks for 2017. The series begins with large-cap stocks, below, and continues with mid-cap companies Dec. 8 and small-caps Dec. 9.) U.S. stocks have been strong since Election Day on expectations Donald Trump’s administration will spur…

The Practical Employer 7 Tips to Avoid the Holiday Party Nightmare Cheers, be safe, and remember Shiner v. State Univ. of N.Y. December 7, 2016 by

Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook once again chose this week to offset negative news with a selective disclosure of limited material information to a single member of the media, a move that flirts with the boundaries of financial regulations and values short-term stock reaction over long-term…

Racism has infected the platforms of some of Silicon Valley’s tech darlings, and experts say the business models of the “sharing economy” could keep startups from addressing the issue. Studies have tracked racial discrimination in car-sharing services such as Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc., as…

Last December, Alonzo Knowles struck a deal to sell some 19 scripts he had "acquired" to make a fast $75,000. His buyer turned out to be an undercover agent, and he's now looking at five years in prison. Image: Pexels The 24-year-old Knowles, a resident of the Bahamas, reportedly compromised email…

Most Read Ten years of corporate life were enough for me, and I knew it the day my employer finally replaced a schmoozing but ineffective project manager. The new leader was not focused on popularity, stoking his career, or apple polishing. Instead, he held everyone, even high level stakeholders,…

As technology grows and customers gain power to play a bigger role in their shopping and purchasing experiences, businesses must also join in the digital transformation. According to Vala Afshar, chief digital evangelist at Salesforce, companies need to invest in a CRM (customer relationship…

Amazon.com Inc.’s plans for its most ambitious brick-and-mortar effort yet aim to disrupt an arena seen as an Achilles' heel for Silicon Valley: The $795 billion grocery industry. Amazon released a video Monday about a convenience-store effort called Amazon Go, one of three grocery concepts the…

Adel, a technology incubator for blockchain innovation, dedicated to what its founders from the Czech Republic assert will “deliver a resilient ecosystem for its community” with a mandate to evaluate start-ups, has announced its intention to embark on a month-long crowdfunding exercise from March 1…

Economic sanctions imposed the United States and European Union have hit Russian banks hard . Now it appears as though hackers are making an impact, too. Image: Pexels The Russian Central Bank recently reported about a breach that occurred earlier this year. Using spoofed credentials for one of the…

Rarely do I meet anybody who is completely satisfied with their home Wi-Fi. For all the technological developments we have made since the days when getting on the internet meant sitting through a dial-up connection, home services are often lacking. Not a single top internet provider among Optimum,…

Image: AdobeStock New York has a long, rich history of daring entrepreneurs who have made a tradition out of early adoption of cutting edge business strategies. During a recent trip to the Big Apple, I stumbled upon a surprising small business that got me thinking. Christmas Tree Brooklyn , founded…

Amid diverging reports on Friday that helped fuel a 10% jump in the shares of potential takeout candidate, Pandora Media Inc., one thing is clear: If Pandora does not get acquired, by Sirius XM Holdings Inc. SIRI, -5.60% or another larger media giant, it will have to make history to survive. That’s…

In this photo taken Thursday, May 19, 2016 librarian Chuck McAndrew shows the software, known as Tor network at the Kilton Public Library in Lebanon, N.H. Tor users were targeted by an exploit this week, one sold by a government and private industry contractor called Exodus. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)…

YourForce YourForce: The Optimas Edition Editor in Chief Mike Prokopeak introduces the inspiring winners of this year's Optimas Awards. December 2, 2016 by

Someone asked me recently what I’d like for the holidays, and as a founder, all my needs are intertwined with my business needs. Here’s a guide to what to give the founder in your life — gifts they REALLY want and need, for each stage of their entrepreneurship. In The Early, Lean Days — Everyday…

As an Angel Investor and a Mentor I spend much of my day helping entrepreneurs in their pursuit of wealth by helping them to grow their companies. But today I was reminded of exactly what true wealth looks like. For more than 25 years he has been buying Christmas presents for children he may never…