Diversity is a very prevalent and relevant issue in our society today. It is even more important to consider in the business environment. Business has historically been an exclusive sector of the workforce and because of this, we are still seeing the repercussions today. Today 48% of businesses are not on track to meet their diversity goals, this is not an acceptable statistic. The choice to embrace diversity should not have to be quantified but studies show that the 20 most diverse companies in the S&P 500 have higher average profitability than their less diverse counterparts. Embracing diversity must come
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Remote work during COVID-19 has exploded in both popularity and necessity as millions of people are losing their jobs with businesses closing down. But even before COVID-19, remote work was on the rise. In 2019, 1 out of every 10 Americans were working from home at least 1 day a week. Remote work is so valued by employees because it lets workers have a better work-life balance, increase productivity and focus, and reduce feelings of stress. As of 2018, many workers had a flexible schedule, could work from home, and sometimes worked from home. Employees aren’t the only ones reaping 
In the past few decades, tech has changed the way we work – in 2016, 85% or global business was done by virtual teams. Changing work also includes changing needs – with tech, a whole new set of needs are necessary to help everyone involved function properly. Workers want always improving processes, collaborative workplaces, and access to the latest technology to help them excel in this changing environment. More employers want an emphasis on openness; they want to be seen as trusted partners. This want of openness is shared by employees as well – 9 in 10 workers want their 
People today are listening to music on their headphones and earbuds nearly everywhere; on trains, buses, planes, and many more. But only about 100 years ago, headphones didn’t exist yet. In fact in 1895, the Electrophone allowed subscribers to listen in on live performances over phone lines and cost, in today’s dollars, around $800 a year – that’s more than 6 times what Spotify costs today. The first real headphones, however, were made in 1910, by Nathaniel Bladwin, who sold the first 100 pairs to the U.S. Navy, in 1937, the Beyerdynamic DT-48 was the first dynamic headphones available for 
In the last 50 years, the support for marijuana legalization has increased by more than 5 times. And with all this support a lot has changed in so many states. Although many states are still outright banning all marijuana use and sales, many are fully legal and even more are somewhere in between. The most lenient of states for marijuana use include Alaska, which allows citizens to possess up to 1 ounce regardless of purpose, in Colorado businesses like restaurants and hotels can now have designed cannabis-smoking sections, Oregon allows citizens to maintain up to a 24 ounce supply 
The work environment has changed a lot over the past couple of decades. Each setup over the past 70 years had its own pros and cons. In the 50’s offices had the Bullpen, which featured a large open area which ensured productivity because everyone was visible, the 70’s had the cubicle which boosted privacy, making formal attire less worn. But the next few decades reduced the size of the cubicle by up to 50%. But today, employees are looking for workplaces that value the work/life balance, and support their health and well-being, and offer flexibility and perks. Simple perks, such 
Opioids in the American workplace are a growing concern in the U.S. – 2 out of every 3 human resource professionals say their workplace has been affected by prescription drug abuse or will be impacted by prescription drug abuse. But in order to fight against opioids we need to fully understand them first. To understand opioids we should go over exactly what classify as. There are 4 different main types of opioids: natural, semi-synthetic, fully-synthetic, and illegal. Euphoria-inducing properties can offer a respite from the physical and/or mental pain they are dealing with. In 2017, the CDC announced that opioid 
As pets continue to have a growing place in our hearts, businesses have began to understand the power of pets and embrace pet culture. People don’t have as much time as they used to, and leaving their pets at home all day isn’t always the picked choice. After all, these pets aren’t just ‘man’s best friend’ anymore, they’re our ‘fur babies.’ In 2018, Americans spent $72 billion on their pets. Pet parents are willing to sacrifice and splurge for their fur babies. Showing that your business is pet-friendly may encourage more people to go out and visit your business, allowing 
Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide — and it costs the American economy upwards of $100 billion per year in lost wages and productivity. Many of these back problems are due to injuries in the workplace, and they are usually totally preventable. With back pain being such a drain on our economy and businesses, why aren’t we doing more to prevent it? Most people associate back injuries with warehouse jobs where people are doing the same repetitive lifting and bending tasks all day long. While this is certainly one way to injure yourself, it’s far from