Trump’s CPSC pick “Dead For Now,” Key Senator Says
July 22, 2020, Huffington Post
Dr. Nancy Beck, President Donald Trump’s controversial nominee to run the Consumer Product Safety Commission, doesn’t have the votes to get confirmed, a key senator said. “It’s dead for now,” the senator said.
How To Create A Workplace That Actually Inspires Passion
July 23, 2020, Harvard Business Review
How do we create learning environments that inspire passion — and how do we scale them to work in even the largest institutions?
PA Supreme Court To Take Up Amazon Products Liability Case
July 21, 2020, Law.com
At the request of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of whether Amazon should be strictly liable for a third-party vendor’s defective product.
Public Consultations On 2 New EU Consumer Law Initiatives
July 17, 2020, Cooley
The EU is consulting on two consumer law initiatives which would introduce new requirements for online transactions, information on repairability and the lifespan of products, and measures to curb premature product obsolescence.
Surge In E-Scooter Sales Prompts Warning From Safety Experts
July 22, 2020, Engineering & Technology
Almost one in seven UK adults are planning on purchasing an e-bike or e-scooter this year, equivalent to more than seven million people, but a charity, Electrical Safety First, has warned that they can present a danger to riders.
Balancing Sensitivity With Business Strategy In Times Of Crisis
July 20, 2020, Chief Executive
How do companies avoid seeming insensitive or exploitative during this crisis while continuing to exist — which, bottom line, means continuing to grow revenue?
10 Steps Businesses Can Take To Improve Diversity And Inclusion In The Workforce
July 21, 2020, Forbes
Out of the entire Fortune 500, only 4 CEOs are Black, a whopping .08%— and as of 2018, there have been 1,974 members of the US Senate, but only ten have been Black. Moreover, 18.3% of the US population is Hispanic, and yet only 4% of company executives are Hispanic. Here are 10 steps every business can take now to improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce.
Microsoft to Pepsico: Employees Praise Company Leadership Teams
July 22, 2020, USA Today
The top bosses had a few traits in common. They practiced transparency, empathy and open-mindedness, Comparably found. Employees also gave the best workplace leaders high marks for being “visionary” and “mission-driven.”
VA Passes First-In-The-Nation COVID-19 Standard: What It Means For You
July 21, 2020, National Law Review
Virginia became the first state in the country to pass a workplace safety standard specific to COVID-19. It includes hazard assessment, communication and training requirements, depending on the types of tasks employees perform at work.
Spreading A New Mindset Of Leadership
July 22, 2020, Forbes
Real leadership means creating the future, but who has the time? Senior management has to manage the business for profit, yet decision-making for day-to-day stability can stifle new ideas and development.
