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The Future of Work: How These Startups Combine AI, Robots, People
The age of the human-only workplace may be coming to an end. A farm and a construction company offer a preview of what’s to come. It’s hard to escape news of the AI revolution, which is said to be boosting worker productivity and actually replacing...
Key Provisions You Should Know About In The New Tax Law
If you deliver for DoorDash or run your own freelance business, your taxes may look different under the massive new tax law that President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4. Freelance, self-employed and gig workers already juggle multiple clients and...
TechTown Detroit: Growing the Startup Ecosystem
We talked with Jacob Evan Smith, Director of Mobility & Health Innovation at TechTown Detroit about TechTown's approach to growing businesses in the unique Detroit and Michigan region. More on smartHUB
Ascension Mixer Connects D.C. Interns, Future Black Leaders
Amid a divided nation and federal cuts to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the Institute for Responsible Citizenship’s Ascension Internship Program gathered dozens of Washington-area interns on June 27 to network, build lasting bonds, and spark conversations...
Popular Small-Business Resource Faces Drastic Funding Cuts
SCORE has long offered free, volunteer business mentoring to thousands of entrepreneurs since Congress first authorized the program in 1964. Its financial future is now in jeopardy. President Donald Trump’s federal budget for fiscal year 2026 — which begins Oct. 1,...
Honesty In Leadership
Honesty in leadership is a trait that is too often lacking. The more egregious examples that come to mind may be companies like Enron or Theranos, whose leaders told blatant lies about the company’s performance or drove colleagues to commit legally...
Starbucks Takes Aim At Remote Work — Employees Might Relocate To Headquarters
Starbucks is requiring some remote workers to return to its headquarters and increasing the number of days that corporate employees are required to work in an office. In a letter to employees posted on Monday, Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol said corporate...
Fostering A Culture Of Belonging In A Hybrid Workplace
Creating a sense of belonging within an organization is critical for its growth and success, especially in a hybrid work environment, a workplace belonging expert said July 9. Belonging means cultivating an atmosphere where every team member feels valued, regardless...
