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Insurance industry pushes back against labor law overhaul
Opposition is emerging from both the insurance industry and insurance agents as the government moves to revise labor laws to incorporate special employment workers and freelancers into the formal employment framework, industry officials said…
Why blended workforces fail without this new kind of leadership
Most organisations are no longer made up of one homogenous group of full-time employees. Instead, they're becoming ecosystems. A mix of permanent employees, fractional leaders, freelancers, contractors, project specialists, and increasingly…
How to build teams that know when to trust AI-and when to not
AI can knock out an impressive amount of tedious, everyday busywork. It can take on creative tasks, too. But the fundamental question remains: should it? As AI use within organizations reaches new heights, companies are also recognizing its…
Mediabistro 2026: AI Job Matching, Media Job Board Features & Creative Hiring Tools
This is the second in a series of posts about Mediabistro's return to being an independent company. The first, “Mediabistro Is Back,” covered the separation, the mission, and where we're headed. This one gets into the specifics of…
QOTD: Are You A Satisfied EV Owner?
We discussed EV owners' satisfaction on Friday's podcast. I am now asking you, the EV owner out there in the B and B reading this, if you're satisfied with yours. Feel free to hop in if you manage an EV fleet, or drive EVs for work but don't own…
James Cameron shares update on Avatar's future following Fire and Ash's underperformance
James Cameron has shared an update on the future of Avatar following the 2025 release of Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third instalment in the franchise. Grossing over $1.48 billion at the global box office, Avatar: Fire and Ash underperformed compared…
Flossmoor home owned by first Black partner at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to go on market in April
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A four-bedroom, contemporary-style house in Flossmoor that was once the home of the late architect Robert Wesley, who was the first Black partner of architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, will come…
Inc. Is Hiring Two Editorial Roles and Independent Media Keeps Growing
Two editorial postings from Inc. landed on Mediabistro, and they tell a clear story about where business media is investing. One is an entry-level outreach role supporting Inc.'s signature recognition programs, such as the Inc. 5000. The other is a…
Used Car Of The Day: 2005 Ford Focus ZX3 Rallycross Car
Weekend-warrior racers, here's one for you. This is a 2005 Ford Focus that's prepped for rally racing and hill climbs. This one has just under 75K on the clock and has a long, long list of racing mods that I don't have space to list here. It is in…
I've tried nearly every online glasses store, and these are my top-tested places to buy prescription eyewear
Amir Ismael is an editor on Business Insider's Reviews team specializing in men's style and grooming products. He joined the team (then called Insider Picks) in 2017, initially covering a wide range of subjects, including deals of the day…
Classic '90s crime thriller that's 'captivating to the last minute' is now trending on Netflix
Double Jeopardy, the classic crime thriller that's 'captivating to the last minute', is now trending on Netflix. Released in 1999, the film stars Ashley Judd as a woman named Libby Parsons who is framed for the murder of her husband. After…
Anthropic sues the Pentagon after being labeled a national security risk
After running afoul of the U.S. defense apparatus, Anthropic is going on offense. On Monday, the AI developer filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after it was labeled a “supply chain risk.” The filing is the latest salvo…
Unions threaten strikes as 'yellow envelope law' comes into force
Subcontracted workers represented by unions across various industries are stepping up demands for direct talks with parent companies after Korea's so-called “yellow envelope law” came into force Tuesday, with labor leaders preparing…
No. 1 UConn women one step closer to another undefeated season after latest Big East title
The top-ranked UConn women have been on a tear in conference title games, and Monday night's meeting with Villanova was no different. After jumping out to a 23-11 lead after the opening quarter, the Huskies (34-0, 20-0 Big East) never looked back…
Elijah Wood confirms return for new Lord of the Rings movie: 'I wouldn't want anybody else as Frodo
Elijah Wood has given the most positive update yet that he will return to the role of Frodo in The Lord of the Rings. The actor appeared in the original trilogy of films as the hobbit who carried the One Ring to Mordor to destroy it while resisting…
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