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Future Of Work Archive

Archives for October 2018

Technology
Full Q&A: ‘Good and Mad’ author Rebecca Traister on Recode DecodeFull Q&A: ‘Good and Mad’ author Rebecca Traister on Recode Decode
Technology

Traister explains why women’s anger is having a resurgence and how to keep yourself from getting burned out.

By Eric Johnson
Why no one really knows how many jobs automation will replace
Technology

Even the experts disagree exactly how much tech like AI will change our workforce.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
Eyeing a 2020 run, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti explains how he (or someone else) could beat TrumpEyeing a 2020 run, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti explains how he (or someone else) could beat Trump
Technology

Garcetti isn’t committed to running for president yet — but he’s been thinking a lot about it.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Instacart’s new $7 billion valuation is a bet on the future of grocery delivery — not a wager against AmazonInstacart’s new $7 billion valuation is a bet on the future of grocery delivery — not a wager against Amazon
Technology

The startup has a fresh $600 million in funding to boot.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Inequality in Silicon Valley is getting worse: Wages are down for everyone but the top 10 percentInequality in Silicon Valley is getting worse: Wages are down for everyone but the top 10 percent
Technology

In America’s tech capital, the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
A former WeWork employee is suing the company over alleged sexual assaults fueled by ‘frat-boy culture’A former WeWork employee is suing the company over alleged sexual assaults fueled by ‘frat-boy culture’
Technology

The employee says she was sexually assaulted by fellow employees on two occasions and was fired after reporting it. WeWork denies the allegations.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
Why tech companies need to reinvent themselves every three to four yearsWhy tech companies need to reinvent themselves every three to four years
Technology

Former Cisco CEO John Chambers says doing the same thing, even if it’s the “right thing,” for too long is dangerous.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
SoftBank has a lot to worry about if it strikes this deal with WeWorkSoftBank has a lot to worry about if it strikes this deal with WeWork
Technology

Here are some of the hazards that could trip up either side over the next few weeks.

By Theodore Schleifer and Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
SoftBank is betting the Vision Fund on WeWorkSoftBank is betting the Vision Fund on WeWork
Technology

About one quarter of the fund could depend on the success of one company.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
Is this robot really going to replace a security guard?Is this robot really going to replace a security guard?
Technology

Or is it just an expensive office toy?

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
Bird’s new scooter delivery service could become a clever hack around city regulationBird’s new scooter delivery service could become a clever hack around city regulation
Technology

If Bird can’t leave its scooters anywhere, it can deliver a scooter to your home or office.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
Half of U.S. Uber drivers make less than $10 an hour after vehicle expenses, according to a new studyHalf of U.S. Uber drivers make less than $10 an hour after vehicle expenses, according to a new study
Technology

They would make more at an Amazon warehouse.

By Rani Molla
Technology
Amazon will raise its minimum wage to $15 for all 350,000 U.S. workersAmazon will raise its minimum wage to $15 for all 350,000 U.S. workers
Technology

The move comes in the wake of mounting criticism of the company’s treatment of warehouse workers.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
California is officially the first state that will try to require companies like Apple, Facebook and Alphabet to add more women to their boardsCalifornia is officially the first state that will try to require companies like Apple, Facebook and Alphabet to add more women to their boards
Technology

Governor Jerry Brown signed the bill into law today, but it could face legal challenges from companies.

By Shirin Ghaffary