In 1938, President Roosevelt signed the Fair Labor Standards Act in an attempt to end what he called “starvation wages and intolerable hours.” More than 75 years later, many American companies still find creative ways to overwork their employees beyond what is fair, reasonable, and healthy. In Roosevelt’s day, blue-collar jobs, like manufacturing and mining, generated the […]

We recently chatted with Renata Black, the founder of Empowered By You, for our Member Spotlight series. This member of New York City’s WeWork 175 Varick St is first and foremost a philanthropist through her commitment to eliminate poverty in the world. When she was spearheading a microfinance program in India, she discovered her passion […]

The mobile gaming market today is more competitive than ever before. There are thousands of games available in the App Store at any given moment, and gaming companies have become larger and more professional over the past few years. For example, King, developer of Candy Crush, is not only one of the biggest gaming companies […]

CPG Mobile Marketing Strategies Mobile apps are becoming a legitimate revenue driver for brands. In fact, some of the leading consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies in the world are building entire fleets of mobile apps. These apps are not only built for customers as a branding tool, but they are also used as efficiency drivers […]

Many productive people fall into a funny mental trap: They often overlook their own productivity. Sometimes the more productive you are, the more likely you are to beat yourself up at the end of the day, thinking, “I wasn’t very productive today.” The more full of activity your day is, the harder it can be […]

Attracting qualified candidates is a huge opportunity but also a challenge for many small business owners. Hiring the wrong candidate can be a costly burden on employers. Even when a great candidate is discovered and agrees to join your team, there are additional steps employers should take to avoid problems down the road. A resume […]

After hitting a bar or two, it’s easy to forget how many drinks you’ve knocked back. Getting an accurate read on your blood alcohol concentration is imperative before you operate heavy machinery or get behind the wheel. This is where Alcohoot steps in. The smart phone breathalyzer tracks how many drinks you’ve consumed and displays […]

Do you ever stop to think about how your startup’s employee-friendly policies are affecting your team? I don’t mean the Ping-Pong table or the free gym membership. I’m talking about the things that have a more fundamental impact on your employees’ lives, such as vacation time and working hours. While your perceived “generosity” may work in terms of […]