Description: Iran is now pumping more oil, adding to concerns about a global supply glut. But volatility in China is leading to fears about oil demand. Copper, corn and other commodities are tumbling too. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Aug 12, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2015/08/12/oil-copper-wheat-corn-commodities-china-iran-buzz.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why are commodity prices falling, according to… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2015
200 million reasons Vox Media, Buzzfeed are having a great week
Description: NBCUniversal is looking to boost its digital reach with new investment in two big names in new media. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: August 13, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1L99HWI Questions for discussion: What are the reasons for this deal, according to the report? Do you believe the deal is good for the company? How… Read more »
Bring Your Kid and Nanny: KKR Adds Perk to Keep Talent
Description: KKR & Co. extended the company’s leave time for new parents and added a benefit allowing them to bring a new child and caregiver on business trips, paid for by KKR. Bloomberg’s Devin Banerjee reports on “Bloomberg Markets.” (Source: Bloomberg) Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: August 13, 2015 Link: http://bloom.bg/1N5GH2v Questions for Discussions:… Read more »
These U.S. CEOs Make a Lot More Money Than Their Workers
Description: Below are 11 companies, including McDonald’s, that will probably report wide gaps between CEO and worker pay under new regulatory requirements Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: August 13, 2015 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-08-13/these-ceos-make-the-most-money-compared-with-their-workers Questions for Discussions: What does this report say about the range of pay at these organizations? Is there a problem and if so… Read more »
A World Without Work
Description: For centuries, experts have predicted that machines would make workers obsolete. That moment may finally be arriving. Could that be a good thing? Source: TheAtlantic.com Date: July/August Issue, 2015 Link: http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/07/world-without-work/395294/ Questions for discussion: What does the article say about the changes taking place in the workplace? Do you agree with the predictions? What… Read more »
