Last week, Boston Scientific sent an $4 to its employees denouncing the actions of a white police officer in the death of a black man in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
$4 isn't the first company to try to address issues like police violence and racism in the wake of a series of deaths of African Americans involving police. But its efforts were unusually effective. The letter is a case study in how to broach sensitive cultural issues in a workplace context.
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This week we have tips for new college grads entering a bleak job market, how to pivot your career in a tough economy, the story of one entrepreneur who turned his side hustle drawing anime into a profitable business, and more.
4 ways college grads entering a bleak job market can boost their chances of launching successful careers
Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert, told Business Insider that recent graduates shouldn't panic about graduating into a tough economy. Instead, they should stay positive and spend time preparing for their next job opportunity. Here's what recent grads need to know.
The top recession-proof master's degrees for grad students who are uncertain about the future
With a crowded job market, now might be the perfect time for seniors and professionals to consider higher education — that is, if they pursue a degree that'll set them on a path to
Here's a blueprint for seizing new opportunities and growing your career in a tough economy, according to 3 business owners who have done it
Don't resist changes in the economy and labor market; adapt to them. Start with the stories of these three business owners, who told us exactly how they transitioned careers and how anyone can do the same. (Pro tip: Remember that your next role doesn't have to last forever.)
How a 26-year-old entrepreneur turned his side hustle drawing anime into a successful e-commerce company that earns him $500,000 a year
Ryan McCarthy turned his passion for drawing anime into a successful online retail company in just five years. Here's how he grew his side hustle into a six-figure business that earns him $500,000 a year.
A fintech pioneer shares the strategy that got his company through the Great Recession, and his best tips for entrepreneurs looking to scale in a rapidly changing market
When Jon Stein launched Betterment in 2010, the concepts of "fintechs" and "robo-advisers" were practically unheard of. Ten years later, the company serves more than half a million customers, with more than $20 billion in assets under management. In an exclusive interview with Business Insider, Stein shared how he spotted the opportunity to offer real value to customers in a highly regulated industry and how his company is growing in a rapidly changing market.
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