For many, remote work is a new reality and one that takes some getting used to. No commute may mean more time in your day, but remote work also means it’s up to you to motivate yourself and get as much out of your time as you would in an […]
Read MoreHow to handle workplace obstacles
On March 8, the world celebrates International Women’s Day. It’s an appropriate time for a societal gut check: Just how well are we doing at achieving gender equality? When it comes to career growth, women in the workplace still face more challenges than their male colleagues. Studies show that less […]
Read MoreDo you have what it takes to be a Unicorn Marketer?
In investor speak, a Unicorn is a privately owned business that grows to be worth over a billion dollars. The reason it’s called a Unicorn, of course, is that there are very few of these businesses around. They’re almost as difficult to find as a mythical creature. Unicorn marketers don’t […]
Read MoreDaimler warns of effects of coronavirus outbreak
Daimler warned of risks for the economy and its own business from the outbreak of coronavirus that is spreading in China and around the world, Automotive News reports. “Risks for the Daimler Group may not only affect the development of unit sales but may also lead to significant adverse effects […]
Read MorePorsche opens new ultra-powerful EV-charging park in Leipzig
Porsche last week opened a new EV-charging station in Leipzig, Germany. The facility has 12 350-kW DC fast-chargers and 4 22-kW AC chargers. The total capacity is 7 megawatts, making it Europe’s most powerful rapid-charge park, according to Porsche. EV drivers, regardless of vehicle brand, can use the facility free […]
Read MoreOpen Education Week March 2-6, 2020
Open Education Week is a celebration of the global Open Education Movement, aiming to raise awareness about the movement and its impact on teaching and learning worldwide, the free and open educational opportunities that exist for everyone, everywhere. We want to highlight how open education can help people meet their goals in […]
Read MoreWhen Our Relationships Suffer
Welcome to another Motherf*ckin’ Monday by Mark Manson This week is a special post-Valentine’s Day edition, so we’re focusing on relationships. Today’s blog post includes: 1) the evolving concept of “family,” 2) the Stoics’ beliefs about passion, and 3) some news related to love not being enough.
Read MoreBASF to open battery materials production site in Brandenburg, Germany
Chemicals giant BASF picked a site in the eastern German state of Brandenburg for its second European battery materials factory, part of a 400-million-euro investment plan to tap into the growing electric-vehicle market, the supplier said, quoted by Automotive News. The choice of location gives another boost to the economically […]
Read MoreFiat Chrysler and PSA deal to be completed by spring 2021
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Michael Manley said merger talks with PSA Group to create the world’s No. 4 automaker are progressing well and he hopes to have a deal sealed within 12 to 14 months, Automotive News reports. Speaking to Reuters on the sidelines of an industry meeting on Wednesday, […]
Read More5 simple steps for achieving your goals this year
It’s a new year. Maybe you’ve already set your goals for 2020 – that’s great. If you haven’t yet, it’s not too late. Once you know what you’re working towards, here are some simple steps you can take to make your goals more achievable. Make concrete, measurable goals by filling […]
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