Volkswagen to build first North American battery cell plant in Canada

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Description: WOLFSBURG, March 13 (Reuters) – Volkswagen said on Monday it will build its first North American battery cell plant in Canada, granting its cars access to U.S. subsidies which require that electric vehicles’ batteries are made with North American materials. Source: Yahoo.Finance.com – video report Date: Mar 11, 2023 Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/volkswagen-build-first-north-american-153001295.html Questions for discussion:… Read more »

Should we automate the CEO?

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Description: There has been a lot of buzz about how AI might eventually replace lower-rank workers. But why not start with the highest-paid corporate executives? Source: Thehustle.co Date: Mar 11, 2023 Link: https://thehustle.co/should-we-automate-the-ceo/?utm_content=null&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Wednesday%20Email&utm_term=4ABCD Questions for discussion: Summarize what the article says about AI in the work environment. How have salaries changed over time? What do… Read more »

Netflix: Investors ‘too pessimistic’ about paid account sharing, analyst says

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Description: Jason Helfstein, Oppenheimer & Co Managing Director – Head of Internet Research, joins Yahoo Finance Live to talk about Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown and the outlook for the company’s stock. Source: Yahoo.Finance.com – video report Date: Mar 14, 2023 Link: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/video/netflix-investors-too-pessimistic-paid-204758846.html?contentType=VIDEO Questions for discussion: Why does Jason Helfstein think Netflix will succeed with its tier… Read more »

How to Allow Room for Failure and Create a Successful Work Environment

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Description: Creating a space where people are willing to share ideas doesn’t just innovate — it invites better wellness, too Source: INC.com Date: Mar 09, 2023 Link: https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/how-to-allow-room-for-failure-and-create-a-successful-work/446461 Questions for discussion: Summarize the key suggestions presented in this article. What do you think about these suggestions? Why do you think businesses are not likely to… Read more »

SPOS #866 – Dr. Tina Opie On Breaking Down The Walls Of Inequity At Work

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Description: Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast – Episode #866. Founder of OCG, Dr. Tina Opie, brings over twenty years of expertise in strategic management and organizational behavior. She is an Associate Professor of Management at Babson College, an award-winning researcher and a consultant. As a consultant, she provides organizational guidance to create more diverse,… Read more »

Howard Levitt: Workplace wokeness will be put to the test if economy sours 

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Description: Two biggest labour market changes, DEI initiatives and working from home, may soon become an historic anecdote Source: FinancialPost.ca – video report Date: Mar 10, 2023 Link: https://financialpost.com/fp-work/workplace-wokeness-tested-economy-sours Questions for discussion: What are the social and cultural issues facing employers and employees at this time? How do you think management should deal with these issues… Read more »

A Colorado Ski Area With No Lift Lines? This One Has No Lifts at All.

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Description: At Bluebird Backcountry, you can feel the thrill of making fresh tracks without the constant fear of avalanches. And you can bring your dog. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Mar 10, 2023 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/10/travel/colorado-backcountry-skiing.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the approach taken to explore the concept and then establish the alternative ski experience? How is this a… Read more »

Allbirds stock plunges after company admits missteps, unveils new strategy

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Description: Footwear retailer Allbirds on Thursday unveiled a broad overhaul of its strategy and an executive shake-up after failing to post year-over-year quarterly sales growth for the first time in its history. Source: CNBC.com – video reports Date: Mar 09, 2023 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/09/allbirds-bird-q4-earnings-2022.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.Mail Questions for discussion: Explain the drop is share value? How much was this due… Read more »

UAW leadership faces historic upheaval ahead of union negotiations with Detroit automakers

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Description: DETROIT – As the United Auto Workers prepares for what are expected to be highly contentious negotiations with the Detroit automakers later this year, the union’s leadership is undergoing its largest upheaval in decades. Source: CNBC.com Date: Feb 28, 2023 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/28/uaw-presidential-runoff.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.Mail Questions for discussion: Summarize the situation and how it mighty affect negotiations…. Read more »

Nissan Supports HBCUs Year-Round

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Description: As Black Heritage Month draws to a close, Nissan North America is continuing with its year-round efforts to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities, as well as other initiatives with a focus on Black consumers. Source: MediaPost.com Date: Feb 27, 2023 Link: https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/382930/nissan-supports-hbcus-year-round.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=readmore&utm_campaign=129421&hashid=7T9TCmQZSDGbnu-424RuBQ Questions for discussion: Summarize and evaluate the approach taken by Nissan…. Read more »