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May 18, 2023 • 7min
Exploitative freelance jobs are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know
The line between freelancer and remote employee is blurring, and it’s hurting workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 17, 2023 • 5min
A biotech startup wants to color your clothes with proteins—not toxic dyes
Werewool is developing naturally occurring proteins grown in a lab to color clothing, instead of toxic and polluting dyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 16, 2023 • 6min
A brand turns raining fish phenomenon into a source of income
Ad agency Ogilvy and fish company Regal Springs created Heaven Fish, a new brand that helps residents of Yoru, Honduras turn their annual miracle into an economic opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 15, 2023 • 7min
Motherhood is comical, and some cartoonists know it
A new generation of mother-cartoonists is developing a visual shorthand for expressing the complexities of motherhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 12, 2023 • 7min
Can you really trademark the shape of lettuce? We’re about to find out
Trademarking snack foods is nothing new, but a new trademark filing from Little Leaf Farms is asking: Can you trademark lettuce leaves, too? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 11, 2023 • 6min
Airtable is bringing AI to your workflow that could help make your team more productive
The popular workplace collaboration platform is rolling out new AI-powered tools aimed at reducing the friction on your to-do list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 10, 2023 • 6min
Spotify’s AI DJ knows your musical past, and wants to shape its future
Behind the design of Spotify’s move toward ultimate personalization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 9, 2023 • 7min
‘Are you overlooking tens of millions of people?’: Why employers are reconsidering applicants’ prior drug use
The tight labor market and widespread legalization of marijuana are leading some employers—including the federal government—to rethink restrictive background checks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 8, 2023 • 6min
Research shows happiness is the new performance indicator. This is how managers can support it
Studies show happier teams boost sales, increase productivity, and slash mistakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 5, 2023 • 7min
Learning nonprofit Khan Academy is piloting a version of GPT called Khanmigo
The new tool is trained to act as a tutor and teacher’s assistant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
