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How do sick days work in the U.S.? Why doesn’t the U.S. have paid sick leave? The U.S. is the only nation among 22 top-wealth countries that doesn’t require employers to provide workers paid sick leave. Experts agree on the benefits of paid sick days but disagree about who should fund them. Read on to learn more about the current state of the U.S. sick leave policy.
What is the EU’s Digital Services Act package? What are the intended benefits? Why is the big tech industry skeptical? The EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) are each intended to make the internet safer and more equitable for both end-users and service providers. However, analysts are divided on whether the new laws will have the intended effect. Read on to learn about the EU’s Digital Services Act package, including concerns identified by analysts.
Why is humility important in leadership? How do teams benefit from humble leadership? After serving for 20 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink developed a unique leadership philosophy based on humility. In Leadership Strategy and Tactics, he explains why humility is important in leadership if you want your team to follow you and succeed. Keep reading to learn why humility is important in leadership, based on examples from Willink.
What is bossware? What are the pros and cons of remote employee monitoring software? Is it ethical—or even legal? The term “bossware” describes the employee monitoring software used by some employers charged with managing remote workforces. Some companies using bossware say it makes things fairer and more productive, but others claim it decreases morale and the productivity benefits are overstated. Keep reading to learn more about what bossware is, how it’s being used, and its pros and cons.
Want to know how to empower your team? Why is it important to empower teams? Author Jocko Willink developed a series of leadership principles based on his 20 years of experience as a U.S. Navy SEAL. According to him, by learning how to empower your team, you’ll elevate your team members to success by enabling them to become leaders themselves. Keep reading to learn how to empower your team to lead, according to Willink’s advice.
Why is rent inflation a problem? What’s causing the increase? If your rent increases due to inflation, what are your options? Since the start of the pandemic, rent inflation—a general increase in rent prices due to inflation—has plagued renters in the U.S. and around the world. Many renters (especially low-income ones) are cash-strapped, saving less, and at risk of getting evicted. Keep reading to learn more about inflation-related rent increases, including what to do if you’re a renter.
Want to know how to improve team communication? How do the greatest leaders communicate with their teams? According to leadership expert and author Jocko Willink, the key to being a good leader is putting others before yourself. In Leadership Strategies and Tactics, he explains how to improve team communication by building quality relationships, trust, and taking radical responsibility for problems. Keep reading to learn how to improve team communication, according to Willink’s advice.
What is synthetic meat? How is it produced? Is synthetic meat good for you? In recent years, investors have been pouring money into the synthetic, or “no-kill,” meat industry. However, technical and economic factors may limit its growth. Read on to learn what exactly synthetic meat is and everything else to know about the no-kill industry.
What is balanced leadership? Why is it important? How can you create a balanced leadership style? In Leadership Strategy and Tactics, Jocko Willink presents over 30 pieces of leadership guidance, primarily based on leading with humility and creating a balanced leadership style. According to him, striking a balance helps you lead your team most effectively. Read on to learn more about balanced leadership, according to Willink.
What are the impacts of technology on agriculture and conservation? What are the roles of big data and robotics? New technology in big data management and robotics is giving nature a hand, on the farm and in the wild. Reducing human labor and protecting vulnerable animals are just a couple of the positive impacts of modern technology on agriculture and conservation. Keep reading to learn about the four primary impacts of technology on agriculture and conservation.