Chris Smalls, a leader of the Amazon Labor Union, leads a march of Starbucks and Amazon workers and their allies to the homes of their CEOs to protest union busting on Labor Day, September 5, 2022, in New York City Andrew Lichtenstein/Getty Images Insider identified 10 leaders helping write the future on diversity, equity, and…
Monthly Archives: November 2022
Wind turbines spin in front of a coal-fired power plant operated by German energy giant RWE. The company is burning more coal in response to the global energy crisis but pledged to be carbon neutral by 2040. Ina Fassbender/AFP More executives and activists are working at the intersection of climate change and inequality. The climate…
YouTube’s head of business, Mary Ellen Coe. YouTube Tech companies that proactively reacted to consumer and enterprise demands came out ahead this year. They did so via leaders with the foresight to understand consumer and enterprise spending habits. 100 People Transforming Business is an annual list highlighting people across industries who are changing the way…
A rally for abortion rights in Houston on May 7. Mark Felix/AFP via Getty Images Insider identified 10 leaders transforming the healthcare industry in 2022. They’re facing off against misinformation, political attacks, and traditionalist methods of care. Their contributions include providing gender-affirming care and tackling the spread of monkeypox. 100 People Transforming Business is an…
Alfieri / Getty Images In a stunning downfall, crypto platform FTX filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Nov. 11. Although firms like BlackRock have upped crypto efforts, FTX’s fallout has set the industry back. The SEC’s Gary Gensler says crypto needs tighter regulation now more than ever. 100 People Transforming Business is an annual…
“We’re dealing with logistics that move trillions of dollars,” Rachad Youssef, chief product officer for General Motors’ commercial electric vehicle subsidiary, BrightDrop, told Insider. BrightDrop Every aspect of the industry is being rocked by new technology. Battery supplies are running low, creating challenges for mass manufacturing. Big retailers and automakers are starting with electric fleets….
Early in the pandemic, retailers desperate to fill the shelves quickly realized how little visibility they had into their supply chains. alvarez/Getty Images As 2022 fades, the question is what lessons supply chain pros will take with them into the future. The weak points in our supply chains are now clear at the macro level….
“Reservation Dogs.” FX Hollywood is increasingly being reshaped by creative and technological change. Big entertainment players face pressure to make streaming profitable and satisfy diverse audiences. Insider highlighted 12 media and entertainment figures who are driving and navigating these shifts. 100 People Transforming Business is an annual list highlighting people across industries who are changing…
The median home price of a home sold in the US in the third quarter was the most expensive ever recorded, according to the St. Louis Fed said. Jupiterimages/Getty Images Buying, renting, or investing in an American home can be difficult and expensive. Some innovations may help homebuyers, renters, and investors cope with the affordability…
Having an omnichannel strategy is the goal for every major retailer in 2022. YakobchukOlena/ Getty Images Retail entered into a new normal in 2022 — one where shoppers returned to stores in droves. Nike, Walmart, and startups like Tradeblock are developing new ways for consumers to shop. 100 People Transforming Business is an annual list…