Are you sick of attending pointless meetings? Evidently, your manager is also likely sick of them.A survey of more than 10,000 desk workers by Future Forum, a research consortium backed by Salesforce Inc.-owned Slack Technologies, found that executives spend an average of 25 hours per week in meetings, but nearly half of those Zoom calls … Read more
Companies around the nation are in astonishment and shock after learning Silicon Valley Bank failed on Friday. It is the second-greatest bank failure in American history. Kelly Oriard is the co-founder of Slumberkins, a Vancouver-based firm that distributes stuffed animals and mental health-related books for children. “Facing the reality of what it entails is terrifying,” … Read more
It is often believed that a professional wrestler’s retirement is never permanent. Apparently, this also applies to referees. Last week on the “AEW Unrestricted” podcast, AEW referee Stephon Smith stated that he was prepared to leave professional wrestling before deciding to attempt a new job as an official. Smith wrestled for over a decade in … Read more
US officials shut down and seized Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in response to a rush of consumers to withdraw their assets, but how does this affect British businesses? From its founding in 1983, the startup environment has been important to SVB’s commercial operations. With a history of investing in future household brands, such as Cisco … Read more
Republicans around the national advocate for legislation that would prohibit or ban drag show performances in the presence of minors. Supporters assert that the legislation is discriminatory towards the LGBTQ community and might impact their companies and livelihoods. Timothy Sherwood, who performs as Kylee O’Hara Fatale, said, “Drag saved my life.” Sherwood considers dragging to … Read more
CHERRY — The long-vacant site of a former pottery in Hancock County will soon have a new tenant following years of renovation and marketing efforts. Heavy Iron Oilfield Services, LP will transfer its operations from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania to Chester’s Rock Springs Business Park, the former location of Taylor, Smith & Taylor Pottery. The relocation entails … Read more
One of the leading banks in Silicon Valley collapses; assets are taken. WINTERSVILLE — What began as a way for Mayor Michael Petrella to express gratitude to the village’s police department has evolved into a chance for others to do the same. Petrella stated that he had approached Rich and Sharen Gunther, proprietors of Grit … Read more
(Reuters) – Meta Platforms Inc. announced on Friday that it is evaluating strategic alternatives for the customer service business Kustomer, which it acquired through a process that concluded in the previous year. “We are now evaluating strategic options for Kustomer and will continue to support Kustomer’s product and customer base during this process,” the owner … Read more