Is it time for you to evaluate employees? What are the three parts of an employee review? Claire Hughes Johnson points out that managers should implement formal reviews that occur on a consistent basis. Such reviews have three parts: gathering feedback from various sources, adjusting that feedback to account for irregularities, and determining any changes to compensation. Discover how to write employee reviews that are thorough and helpful.
What Is a Business Operating System? A Company’s Outline
What is a business operating system? How does accountability improve a company? Claire Hughes Johnson notes that your operating system—the set of underlying norms that outline how your company functions—allows your company to function effectively. She discusses three subsystems that are essential to your operating system: constructing strategy, ensuring accountability, and fostering communication. Here’s more on the three subsystems of a business operating system.
The US Dairy Industry Is Declining—Here’s Why
Why is the dairy industry declining in the United States? How are plant-based milk alternatives impacting the dairy industry? What changes are on the horizon for the dairy industry and farmers? The American dairy industry is facing an unprecedented decline, with milk consumption at an all-time low. Shifting dietary preferences, a growing concern for health and the environment, and government policies are fueling the decline and worsening American dairy farmers’ woes. Keep reading for an insightful look into the US dairy industry.
The Collaboration Between Kanye West and Adidas: How It Began
How did the collaboration between Kanye West and Adidas start? How do celebrities impact the fashion industry? There was a time when Adidas was struggling in the athletic footwear market. To develop a bigger presence in the fashion world, Adidas partnered with musician Kanye West. Read all about the collaboration between West and Adidas, as summarized on The Daily podcast.
What Will Adidas Do With Yeezy Inventory Now?
Will Adidas still be popular after dropping Kanye West? What will Adidas do with Yeezy inventory? In 2022, Adidas ended its clothing and footwear partnership with Kanye West. Now, The Daily podcast questions whether Adidas will sell Yeezy inventory for financial reasons. Continue reading to learn about Adidas’s dilemma with Yeezy inventory.
Why Did Adidas Drop Yeezy? The Reason Behind the Fallout
Why did Adidas drop Yeezy shoes? What did Kanye West say for Adidas to stop working with him? In light of Kanye West’s controversial comments promoting White Lives Matter and anti-Semitism, Adidas decided to end their partnership with the musician. The Daily podcast breaks down Adidas’s sticky situation after the fallout, since they still had Yeezy inventory to sell. Let’s look at the sequence of events leading up to and following the Adidas-Kanye West fallout.
2024 East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment Updates
Looking for East Palestine, Ohio train derailment updates? How are the cleanup efforts going? How was the local community affected? A year after a catastrophic train derailment in Ohio led to a massive chemical spill, clean-up efforts are nearing conclusion—but health concerns linger. While government officials assert that the environment is safe, some East Palestine residents remain concerned. Below is a look at the steps that have been taken to manage the derailment fallout and a look at the regulatory actions that have been implemented since.
Looking Back on the Kanye West-Adidas Contract Negotiations
How did Adidas deal with Kanye West’s controversies over the years? What were the partners’ requests during contract negotiations? In 2016, Kanye West found himself in a growing number of controversies. The Daily breaks down how Adidas dealt with the backlash by reevaluating the Kanye West-Adidas contract that year. Learn more about Adidas’s attempt to do damage control to save the company.
FTC Investigates Anthropic and OpenAI Monopoly Concerns
Is Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI a monopoly? What’s the extent of the FTC investigation so far? What are the potential consequences for the companies involved? The US Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet’s huge investments in AI startups OpenAI and Anthropic violate antitrust laws by stifling competition. The outcome of the probe could have significant consequences for the parties involved. Here’s a more in-depth look at the FTC investigation.
Why Tech Industry Layoffs Aren’t Going Away
Will tech industry layoffs slow down this year? Why are companies cutting jobs? What can tech workers do to navigate the rocky landscape? Thousands of tech professionals are out of work as industry layoffs persist in 2024, raising concerns about the sector’s stability. Big tech companies, including Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta, have announced more layoffs for the future, prompted by post-pandemic hiring corrections and strategic pivots to focus on AI. Here’s a closer look at who’s getting laid off and why.