Companies That Are Hiring During the Coronavirus Crisis
While some industries recede in the wake of states’ shelter-in-place orders, others are seeing unprecedented demand — and they need workers.
5 Reasons Big Tech Is Calling Chicago Home
Chicago may be known for our manufacturing, finance and publishing businesses, but over the last few years there has been a surge of new startups and established tech companies calling our great city home. Why are these companies flocking to Chicago? During The Executive’s Club’s March 5 panel, “Windy City: The New Tech Hub,” we explored […]
Celebrities Doing Good During the Pandemic
Not everyone is hoarding toilet paper and canned beans.
Coronavirus Forces Telecommuting: Here’s How to Stay Connected While Working From Home
Embed from Getty Images The Amazon headquarters sits virtually empty on March 10, 2020 in downtown Seattle, Washington. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) Due to the global pandemic known as COVID-19, many businesses like Google, Takeda Pharmaceutical and Twitter are asking employees to work from home and stop all non-essential travel, as a means of […]
20 U.S. Companies That Excel at Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is no longer just a progressive perspective on how to run a business.
8 Ways to Celebrate International Women's Day in Chicago and Beyond
Not only is March Women’s History Month, but on March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day, a day established over a century ago to honor the achievements of women and to promote gender equality around the world. These national holidays serve as a reminder of how far we have come, but also how far we […]
Minimalism and Money: How Simplifying Your Life Can Shape Up Your Finances
Even if you don’t think minimalism is for you, many of the movement’s core values can help you financially—especially if you have trouble sticking to a budget. A Society in Debt According to CNBC, “the average American now has about $38,000 in personal debt, excluding home mortgages.” But what is perhaps more frightening is that […]
5 High-Tech Gifts That Show Your Pet Some Love
These new pet-inspired inventions let you stay connected with your favorite cuddle buddies via smartphone.
'Hamilton' Fans, Rejoice! Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hit Broadway Musical Is Coming to the Big Screen
Chicagoans may have had to bid a tearful farewell to our beloved “Hamilton” musical last month after an incredible 171-week run at the CIBC Theatre that brought more than $250 million to the city every year of its run that brought the show to more than 2.6 million people including 31,000 Chicago Public School students […]
10 Phrases You Should Stop Saying in Order to Gain Respect in the Workplace
It’s time for a vocabulary makeover. Launching into a new decade means turning a new leaf and we’re marking 2020 as the year we rid our vocabulary of weak, filler language. Exude confidence and gain respect in the workplace by building these surefire phrases into your daily arsenal. “But” You may think this word helps soften […]
