Study Says Too Many Kids Getting Seriously Hurt Riding ATVs
August 13, 2020, Health Day News
All-terrain vehicles are a big draw for kids, but a new study by a national hospital warns that the ride can often land children in the ER. US data over a 25-year period shows nearly 280,000 kids were treated for ATV-related head and neck injuries.
CA court: Amazon Liable For Faulty Products Sold On Its Site
August 13, 2020, CNBC
A California appeals court ruled recently that Amazon can be held liable in the state for faulty products sold on its website. The ruling deals a major blow to Amazon, which has for years fought off product liability lawsuits.
Chests Sold By Kmart Recalled Due To Tip-Over Risk To Kids
August 12, 2020, MSN
Nearly 20,000 four-drawer chests sold by Kmart nationwide are being recalled because the furniture is unstable and could topple over and potentially injure or kill children, according to the CPSC.
What Sets Great Managers Apart From Average Ones
August 2020, Harvard Business Review
“The best boss I ever had.” That’s a phrase most of us have said or heard at some point, but what does it mean? What sets the great boss apart from the average boss? What do great managers actually do?
The Cost Of Returns: Should Retailers Rethink Their Policies
August 10, 2020, Knowledge@Wharton
A recent Wharton study found that roughly 10% of purchases are returned, adding up to billions of dollars a year, with online returns higher than in-store. Retailers are struggling for a response to the trend.
Administration Proposes Easing Showerhead Standards
August 12, 2020, KTEN
The US Department of Energy released a proposal to roll back water efficiency standards for showerheads, just days after President Donald Trump had publicly aired his water flow grievances, including an inability to wash his “beautiful hair properly.”
Made in China’ Label Ruling Hits A Raw Nerve In Hong Kong
August 14, 2020, Washington Post
The US determined that Hong Kong no longer had autonomy under its “one country, two systems” formula, ruled imports from Hong Kong must be labeled “made in China.” Those three words sent Hong Kong officials into a collective tailspin.
IoT: How The U.K.’s Regulatory Plans Could Raise Compliance Standards
August 12, 2020, National Law Review
The U.K. government recently launched a consultation process for regulating consumer Internet of Things (IOT) security. This could have significant implications for U.S. manufacturers, given that the U.K. will remain a key sales market following Brexit.
In Today’s Deep Recession, Consumer Spending Is Above Pre-Pandemic Levels. Why?
August 12, 2020, Forbes
The US is now enduring the worst recession in 80 years: Employment in July was about 13 million below February’s number, yet in June, consumer spending on goods was 5 percent above pre-Covid-19 levels. Why?
Brene Brown: What It Takes To Be A Brave Leader Right Now
August 13, 2020, CMO
Organizations and leaders need to stop seeing results-driven performance, accomplishment and achievement, and empathy, care and connection, as mutually exclusive items and focus instead on uniting the two for corporate success, says the professor, lecturer author and podcast producer.
