Working from home isn’t working anymore — “Not being able to get together in person is a pure negative.” — Reed Hastings After allowing their employees to work from home for the last year, CEOs are asking their employees to show up to the office after Labor Day. Many CEOs have one message to their employees, Enough. …

Hardworking Houston suburb tops the list of the biggest boomtowns in Texas — Just 40 miles north of downtown Houston, there used to be a small town called Conroe, but it is becoming a big city quickly. While some cities are still struggling with high unemployment rates and low economic growth, Conroe is growing fast. More than 94,096 live in Conroe, and more…

Recession-Proof: How to survive and thrive in an economic downturn — When I immigrated to the United States, I had no friends, no mentors, or family. If I needed advice, I read books that could help me navigate the difficulty of the moment. So, I developed the ability to read books I can use to improve my mindset, change my perspective…

Apple Workers at Maryland Store Vote to Unionize, a First in the U.S. — Is that good? — Apple has a real problem. It is called "Union." Apple workers at a Baltimore-area store have voted to unionize, making it the first of the company's 270-plus stores in the United States to unionize. In the election, 65 employees at Apple's store in Towson, Md., voted in favor of being…

Welcome to New York — Donald Newhouse is 92 years old, and he is one of the richest men in the country. His net worth exceeds $18.1 billion, making him the sixth richest man in New York City and the 40th richest man in the United States. Most of Newhouse’s wealth is derived from U.S…

Starbucks may close its restrooms to the public again. — In 2018, Starbucks declared, "Any customer is welcome to use Starbucks spaces, including our restrooms, cafes, and patios, regardless of whether they make a purchase." However, this week Starbucks's chief executive officer, Howard Schultz, stated the company is contemplating ending its open restrooms policy. Starbucks restrooms have a long history.

These 50 life hacks separate the successful from the average — I would love to claim that I'm from another planet or the future, but I'm not. Instead, I'm a man who makes a living observing and writing about how other people work, live, and play. This is what I know. One hundred years from now, when so much of the…

The richest person in Palm Beach — Just 70 miles north of downtown Miami, a small town called Palm Beach, one of Florida’s wealthiest cities. The city is home to 8,723 people, none wealthier than Thomas Peterffy. The city’s median household income exceeds $141,348, and the median property value is about $1.18 million. However, Thomas Peterffy’s income…

The 5th richest man in St. Louis, Missouri — This powerful company produces no products but makes money on every item sold. When companies want to update their wireless networks, improve their cybersecurity practices, or enhance their data analytics, they hire World Wide Technology. The company offers a wide range of services, including innovative technology and supply chain solutions…