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Amazon employees defends tribe from 'Purposeful Darwinism' culture story

While Amazon's boss Jeff Bezos ruled out the investigation report from The New York Times saying it doesn't describe the Amazon he knows, a majority of employees defended the company in various online forum. The fast growing online retailer Amazon has been receiving flak from some employees and has recently become the center of discussion in the media as its punishing work culture was put on the spotlight.

Aug 19, 2015 10:38 PM EDT


How to Create Loyal Customers in 5 Easy Ways

Running a business is difficult. It is even more difficult to create loyal customers. To keep them coming back, know what they want and what they need. Acknowledge their complaints and concerns and resolve it in a timely manner. Excellent customer service should be provided.

Aug 18, 2015 9:19 AM EDT


President Obama shares his choice of songs on Spotify summer playlist

President Obama had listed his favorite songs on The President's Summer Playlist, available on Spotify. Along with the playlist, CNBC reported that President Obama had also released his summer reading list on a two-week family vacation in Martha's Vineyard.

Aug 17, 2015 9:22 AM EDT


Phone Home: Russian billionaire commits $100 Million in search for intelligent alien life

Russian billionaire Yuri Milner committed $100 million to a project called Breakthrough Listen, which is the most comprehensive search for intelligent life form in the universe.

Aug 17, 2015 9:13 AM EDT


Transgender models are the new face of & Other Stories

Two transgender models are featured in a new fashion campaign by & Other Stories. The H&M sister brand also hired an all-transgender crew members during the shoot.

Aug 17, 2015 4:11 AM EDT


Down Under: Gender pay gap is widest in Western Australia

It is an agony for most of the working women to receive wages far lower than men. Gender should not be an excuse since most of the men's work can now be done by women.

Aug 17, 2015 2:37 AM EDT


Women executives in Charlotte share their stories; how they get on top?

Women executives of Charlotte, North Carolina shared their stories and experiences in their careers in a recently held Charlotte Chamber's "Women Who Lead".

Aug 13, 2015 10:55 PM EDT


Bumble Bee Foods to pay $6M in fees for horrific death of worker

Bumble Bee agrees to pay $6 millions in fees for the horrific death of an employee in 2012. Three years ago, Jose Melena, 62, was burned alive inside the Bumble Bee Foods industrial oven.

Aug 13, 2015 10:42 PM EDT


The New 10: Eleanor Roosevelt leads survey as the new face for $10 bill

Eleanor Roosevelt is leading the votes in the recent survey conducted by The Marist Poll on who among American women should be in the next $10 bill.

Aug 11, 2015 11:24 PM EDT


7 US Companies with Amazing Benefits for Parents

Offering parental leave benefits are a way to retain and attract the best talents for these companies. Here are some of US companies that take work-life seriously.

Aug 11, 2015 1:34 AM EDT


Look forward to your retirement: Some tips on how to retire smarter

Retirement can be a dreaded time for some but with smart decisions, it can be a relaxing time to look back on your life and simply enjoy.

Aug 05, 2015 10:52 AM EDT


Stewart Butterfield on leadership: I am a terrible manager

Stewart Butterfield, the Slack CEO, told an interview that he is a 'terrible manager'. In an interview, the CEO of $2. 4B worth Slack app and Flickr co-founder, Stewart Butterfield, admitted he is a 'terrible manager'.

Aug 04, 2015 1:56 AM EDT