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Future Of Work Archive

Archives for April 2021

Technology
This Barack Obama adviser is quietly investing $250 million in startup founders of colorThis Barack Obama adviser is quietly investing $250 million in startup founders of color
Technology

Meet a stealth investment firm run by Robbie Robinson, who advises the former president.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
Your job saved money on electric bills during the pandemic. You didn’t.Your job saved money on electric bills during the pandemic. You didn’t.
Technology

At least heading back to the office means cheaper electric bills.

By Rani Molla
Technology
Just because you can work from home doesn’t mean you’ll be allowed toJust because you can work from home doesn’t mean you’ll be allowed to
Technology

Which jobs are heading back to the office and which can stay home varies widely.

By Rani Molla
Technology
Your Slack DMs aren’t as private as you thinkYour Slack DMs aren’t as private as you think
Technology

How your employer (and others) can get your Slack messages.

By Rebecca Heilweil