Optimal efficiency has surely been the holy grail of human enterprise for as long as people have been trying to stretch a bushel of corn to feed their clan. Now, nearly three centuries after Benjamin Franklin popularized the phrase “time is money,” businesses have an arsenal of tools America’s founding aphorist could not have possibly … Read more
Whether you are a salaried white-collar desk worker or an hourly blue-collar laborer, innovative companies that offer HR benefits, policies, and tech are changing the ways we work. While AI is already impacting some key HR functions such as hiring, a pervasive trend has transformed all aspects of HR: the ubiquitous use of mobile applications. … Read more
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday … Read more
For a little over a year, consumers and businesses alike have been fascinated by the possibilities of generative AI. With customers already familiar with the fluency of conversational tools like ChatGPT, software companies are working to develop AI into a robust business tool. Part of the challenge is packaging the new technology—with a reputation for … Read more
SBS Comms’ mission to redefine tech communications was on full display in 2023 when, in January, it launched OnBoard. The firm, which works with such clients as Flexport and GitHub, created this accelerator to support early-stage founders and teams that don’t yet need a full-service PR firm but that would nonetheless benefit from greater awareness … Read more
Fertility benefits provider Carrot is known for its hyper-customizable plans, which support various ways employees look to grow a family, including IVF, IUI, adoption, and surrogacy. In 2023, the company, which was founded in 2016, expanded its offerings to cover gender-affirming care. Carrot already offered gender-affirming care for cis workers—such as covering treatment for cis … Read more
Whether helping to fill stadium seats or online shopping cards, these 10 companies supercharge growth for the businesses that utilize their services. While no single entity can take full credit for the emergence of Vegas as America’s newest sports capitol, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority works tirelessly to entice fans from around the globe … Read more
