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A Very Dangerous Place to Be Pregnant

Texas leads the US in maternity ward closures, and nowhere is this more of an issue than in the western part of the state

it changed EVERYTHING

How an abortion affected the lives of these seven women

Hong Kong’s Real Estate Lesson for China

The refusal of some Chinese consumers to pay mortgages on unfinished homes has shed light on the sales model that dominates the country’s trillion-dollar real estate market, where apartments are often bought 18 months to two years before they’re completed.

STRONGER WITH AGE

Jazzercise remains a fitness icon decades after it got started

A Testing Time for Kenya

Voters head to the polls to elect a president as inflation bites and a debt crisis looms in the background

Primed for a Budget Fight

Approaching elections are inciting calls for more government spending

On the Lookout for Black Swans

Investors are getting attuned to the risk of market disasters. Is protection worth the cost?

Facebook Gives TikTok the Highest Form of Flattery

The social network is overhauling itself to make it more like a rising rival, again

India Chops Away At Internet Freedom

Modi’s campaign against fake news and security threats is cutting off political opposition online

When a Sextortion Victim Hacks Back

A college student frustrated with the handling of her case took matters into her own hands

Held Under the Spell of Wales

Welsh pride is riding high, celebrating a culinary heritage as distinctive as any in the European pantheon. Here’s where to eat, drink, and stay, whether you’re in Llandudno, Llandeilo, or …Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

Where Did the Money Go?

The pandemic has left its mark on everything, even the distribution of wealth in the US

Austrian School Economics—for Kids!

While right-wing politicians and activists fight to keep left-wingery out of children’s education, the Tuttle Twins are trying to build an audience for libertarian cartoons

Buy Now Pay Later What Could Go Wrong?

Klarna, Affirm, and Afterpay have turned four easy payments into a whole new credit universe. Economic uncertainty and regulatory scrutiny—and, of course, the usual debt problems—are spoiling the fun

Working Values: How Purpose, Morals, and Meaning Build Stronger Organizations

VISIONARY LEADERS ARE DEMONSTRATING that a foundation of positive core beliefs, a unifying higher purpose, and a strong ethical code create fertile ground for employee engagement, customer loyalty, and organizational growth.

Unlock the Power of Purpose

A new framework helps companies derive business value from a clear, consistent corporate purpose that drives collaboration, innovation, and growth.

Manage the Risks of Software Reuse

Whether or not your organization develops software, it's likely exposed to the risks of vulnerabilities buried deep within code.

IPO Disclosures Are Ripe for Reform

Current financial disclosure rules let would-be public companies shape a rosy narrative about their prospects and obscure information that investors should know.

CYBERATTACKS - The Ransomware Dilemma

The decision on whether to pay up when cybercriminals hold data hostage is shaped by choices leaders made long before an attack.

The Loneliness of the Hybrid Worker

Having supportive colleagues in the workplace is key to feeling less isolated when working from home.

Improve Creative Brainstorming With Constructive Criticism [CREATIVITY]

Does criticism help or hinder creativity in brainstorming? It depends on the context.

Set Up to Fail

Poor design of C-suite jobs can block executives from succeeding in their roles.

Break the Link Between Pay and Motivation

An experiment in eliminating a pay-for-performance model bolstered sales force results, retention, and engagement at Hilti Group.

Why We Don’t Talk About Meaning at Work

Meaningful work will remain elusive if managers don’t learn to overcome four barriers to healthy conversations about what gives individuals their sense of purpose.

The Neuroscience of Customer Experience

When neurological insights inform design thinking, companies can innovate with greater precision.

Why Some CFOs Make Better M&A Deals

When chief financial officers have greater influence in the C-suite, companies are far less likely to destroy value by overpaying for acquisitions.

How a Values-Based Approach Advances DEI

A new model for developing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the organization can increase employee satisfaction.

Making Sense of the Post-Pandemic Future

MORE THAN TWO YEARS into the pandemic, we’re in a moment when both leaders and employees are trying to make sense of how the experience has changed them and imagining what comes next.

[DATA PRIVACY] - Preserving Privacy While Sharing Data

Differential privacy can safeguard personal information when data is being shared, but it requires a high level of expertise.

Fostering Ethical Conduct Through Psychological Safety

Line managers are key to creating safe spaces for employees to discuss concerns.