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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago
European startups

Frustrated Berkeley REI workers accuse co-op of union busting, straying from values

REI employees are frustrated by stalled union contract negotiations and alleged retaliation tactics from management.
#artificial-intelligence
fromFuturism
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

"Get Us All Killed": Former OpenAI Staffers Implore Courts to Block What It's Trying to Do

OpenAI's shift from nonprofit to for-profit raises ethical concerns about the future of AI development.
fromFuturism
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

"Get Us All Killed": Former OpenAI Staffers Implore Courts to Block What It's Trying to Do

OpenAI's shift from nonprofit to for-profit raises ethical concerns about the future of AI development.
more#artificial-intelligence
Left-wing politics
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Whistleblower Says He Received Threats After Investigating Whether Elon Musk's Minions Were Stealing Government Data

Allegations arise suggesting that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency may have illegally accessed NLRB data in a concerning breach.
Business
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

I'm Confused By Your Price Increases (2/2)

Disappointment in larger businesses for high prices and lack of fairness.
Support for small businesses over larger corporations during tough economic times.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
EU data protection

Corporate 'spy' gets around-the-clock security at his Dublin home - paid for by former employer

Keith O'Brien fears the power and wealth of those involved in the corporate espionage case.
24/7 security has been arranged for O'Brien due to his fears after being exposed as a spy.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

Microsoft reportedly fires staff whose protest interrupted its Copilot event | TechCrunch

Microsoft terminated two engineers for protesting its ties with the Israeli military during a company event.
#apple
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
San Jose Sharks

Apple security chief acquitted, mistrial for ex-undersheriff in Santa Clara County gun permit bribery trial

Apple's chief security executive Thomas Moyer was acquitted of bribery charges in a case linked to a corruption scandal.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Wearables

Apple drops lawsuit against former iOS engineer accused of leaking Vision Pro details

Andrew Aude regrets leaking information about Apple products, stating it ruined relationships and derailed his career.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
San Jose Sharks

Apple security chief acquitted, mistrial for ex-undersheriff in Santa Clara County gun permit bribery trial

Apple's chief security executive Thomas Moyer was acquitted of bribery charges in a case linked to a corruption scandal.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Wearables

Apple drops lawsuit against former iOS engineer accused of leaking Vision Pro details

Andrew Aude regrets leaking information about Apple products, stating it ruined relationships and derailed his career.
more#apple
fromtherealdeal.com
4 weeks ago
SF real estate

Stephen Kotler named as defendant in Josh Flagg hacking suit

Josh Flagg has accused former Douglas Elliman CEO Stephen Kotler of being involved in a data hacking case against him.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Law

Skadden made a deal with Trump. Associates on the inside say they're worried it's the beginning of the end for the firm.

Skadden has agreed to provide $100 million in pro bono legal services, aligning with Trump's administration to avoid punitive actions.
#meta
fromInc
1 month ago
Marketing tech

4 Surprising Leadership Lessons from the Book Mark Zuckerberg Doesn't Want You to Read

Careless People exposes the dissonance between corporate principles and profit-driven decisions using Meta's strategies as a case study.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Explosive memoir bashing Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg has strong first-week sales

The book 'Careless People' gained rapid success despite Meta's attempts to discredit it.
Marketing tech
fromInc
1 month ago

4 Surprising Leadership Lessons from the Book Mark Zuckerberg Doesn't Want You to Read

Careless People exposes the dissonance between corporate principles and profit-driven decisions using Meta's strategies as a case study.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Explosive memoir bashing Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg has strong first-week sales

The book 'Careless People' gained rapid success despite Meta's attempts to discredit it.
more#meta
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Shell plans more cuts to costs and spending but hands CEO bigger bonus

Shell plans to increase cost savings while raising CEO Wael Sawan's pay, igniting criticism from environmentalists.
Privacy professionals
fromIndependent
1 month ago

HR giant hired plumbers to search toilets for phone after fears alleged corporate spy in Dublin flushed it away

The payroll sector is experiencing tensions among major companies due to intellectual property disputes.
Social justice
fromSubstack
1 month ago

Why it's so hard to align our work with our values, and how we justify not trying.

Compartmentalization impacts how individuals align their values with their jobs.
#political-influence
fromFuturism
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tech CEOs Eagerly Grovel at the Feet of Trump

Tech CEOs are prioritizing business relationships with Trump over moral convictions, marking a shift in Silicon Valley's approach to politics.
Miscellaneous
fromFuturism
5 months ago

Tech CEOs Eagerly Grovel at the Feet of Trump

Tech CEOs are prioritizing business relationships with Trump over moral convictions, marking a shift in Silicon Valley's approach to politics.
more#political-influence
#advertising
fromDigiday
3 months ago
Marketing

The definitive Digiday guide to what's in and out for advertising in 2025

In 2025, marketers will leverage niche sports opportunities to engage audiences more effectively.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 month ago
philosophy

Gillette & Being a Man Revisited, A Philosopher's Blog

Gillette's 'Best Men Can Be' ad campaign prompted a cultural backlash regarding masculinity, challenging concepts of virtue and corporate ethics.
fromDigiday
3 months ago
Marketing

The definitive Digiday guide to what's in and out for advertising in 2025

In 2025, marketers will leverage niche sports opportunities to engage audiences more effectively.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 month ago
philosophy

Gillette & Being a Man Revisited, A Philosopher's Blog

Gillette's 'Best Men Can Be' ad campaign prompted a cultural backlash regarding masculinity, challenging concepts of virtue and corporate ethics.
more#advertising
France news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

France's Ex-Intelligence Chief Convicted in Influence Peddling Trial Involving LVMH

Former intelligence chief Bernard Squarcini convicted for abusing power to assist LVMH; received a four-year prison sentence.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mood Machine by Liz Pelly review a savage indictment of Spotify

Spotify's CEO Daniel Ek's stock sales have raised questions about the company's moral integrity, especially after Liz Pelly's critical book releases.
#kroger
Business
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Kroger Chairman and CEO resigns following investigation into personal conduct

Rodney McMullen resigned due to an internal investigation into personal conduct inconsistent with Kroger's ethics policy.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Kroger CEO resigns abruptly after 'personal conduct' investigation

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigned due to personal conduct inconsistent with corporate ethics.
Business
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Kroger Chairman and CEO resigns following investigation into personal conduct

Rodney McMullen resigned due to an internal investigation into personal conduct inconsistent with Kroger's ethics policy.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Kroger CEO resigns abruptly after 'personal conduct' investigation

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigned due to personal conduct inconsistent with corporate ethics.
more#kroger
#healthcare
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

From wealth and success to murder suspect, the life of Luigi Mangione took a hard turn

Luigi Mangione, a privileged individual, inexplicably resorted to violent crime, sparking debates on corporate ethics and societal injustices surrounding the healthcare industry.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

Insurer Spending On Lawyers Rather Than, You Know, Healthcare - Above the Law

United Healthcare's legal spending is criticized over healthcare negligence, revealing broader issues with defamation laws and corporate response to threats.
Biglaw firm's website scrub reflects climate of legal intimidation.
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

From wealth and success to murder suspect, the life of Luigi Mangione took a hard turn

Luigi Mangione, a privileged individual, inexplicably resorted to violent crime, sparking debates on corporate ethics and societal injustices surrounding the healthcare industry.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

Insurer Spending On Lawyers Rather Than, You Know, Healthcare - Above the Law

United Healthcare's legal spending is criticized over healthcare negligence, revealing broader issues with defamation laws and corporate response to threats.
Biglaw firm's website scrub reflects climate of legal intimidation.
more#healthcare
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US-funded social network' attacking pesticide critics shuts down after Guardian investigation

The US company v-Fluence has halted its operations of profiling environmental health advocates due to public backlash.
#tech-industry
fromTNW | Data-Security
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

HP pursues $4B in damages from family of deceased tech billionaire Mike Lynch

HP is continuing its lawsuit against Mike Lynch's family, seeking $4bn despite his recent death in a yacht accident.
fromTNW | Data-Security
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

HP pursues $4B in damages from family of deceased tech billionaire Mike Lynch

HP is continuing its lawsuit against Mike Lynch's family, seeking $4bn despite his recent death in a yacht accident.
more#tech-industry
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Costco shareholders overwhelmingly reject anti-DEI proposal

Costco shareholders rejected a proposal to scrutinize the company's DEI initiatives, emphasizing support for these programs.
DevOps
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Google reportedly worked directly with Israel's military on AI tools

Google collaborated with the Israeli military on AI services despite claiming to only serve civilian government ministries.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Severance season two review this weird, wild show is impossibly mesmerising

Severance's second season surpasses the first, presenting deeper themes and intricate storytelling that explores identity and corporate ethics.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

3M knew firefighting foams containing PFAS were toxic, documents show

3M misled customers about the safety of its firefighting foams, known as 'forever chemicals', that are toxic and non-biodegradable.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Stunning Poll Finds That More Young Americans Think CEO Assassination Was Acceptable Than Don't

Young Americans show alarming acceptance of violence against corporate figures, as reflected in polling data.
The online celebration of a CEO's murder indicates a concerning shift in moral and ethical perspectives among younger voters.
#business-strategy
fromHarvard Business Review
4 months ago
Business

6 Lessons from Companies That Shut Down Their Business in Russia

Leaders must navigate the dual pressures of quick decision-making and moral responsibility when addressing politically fraught business environments.
fromFortune
7 months ago
Business

Jamie Dimon is still committed to DEI but says he's not woke

Executives reaffirm commitment to DEI programs despite rising conservative opposition, citing business benefits and moral imperatives.
fromHarvard Business Review
4 months ago
Business

6 Lessons from Companies That Shut Down Their Business in Russia

Leaders must navigate the dual pressures of quick decision-making and moral responsibility when addressing politically fraught business environments.
fromFortune
7 months ago
Business

Jamie Dimon is still committed to DEI but says he's not woke

Executives reaffirm commitment to DEI programs despite rising conservative opposition, citing business benefits and moral imperatives.
more#business-strategy
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Vodafone faces 120 million franchisee legal battle over alleged 'bad faith' business practices

Vodafone is being sued by franchisees for breaching good faith in business dealings and imposing harsh financial penalties.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

How Big Tech labor organizers aim to unite for Trump 2.0

Trump's electoral victory sparked significant worker activism in tech, focusing on various social justice issues and corporate responsibility.
Miscellaneous
fromEco-Business
4 months ago

Climate quitters? Meet Asia's energy executives leaving Big Oil for clean energy jobs

The term 'climate quitters' describes individuals leaving harmful jobs for environmentally responsible positions, reflecting a growing movement against climate-destructive industries.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Al Fayed 'used cash gifts in bid to own directors'

Mohamed Al Fayed used manipulation and cash bribes to control Harrods management, enabling a culture that concealed abuse.
#macys
Business
fromFortune
5 months ago

A Macy's employee made accounting errors 'intentionally,' hiding up to $154 million in expenses. Now the company's earnings report is delayed

Macy's faces a serious accounting scandal affecting its financial reporting and operational integrity.
Business
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

Macy's found a single employee hid up to $154 million worth of expenses

Macy's delayed its quarterly earnings report due to a single employee's accounting irregularities hiding $154 million in expenses.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

Macy's says an employee hid as much as $154 million in expenses

A former Macy's employee hid $154 million in delivery expenses for nearly three years, prompting an independent investigation.
Business
fromFortune
5 months ago

A Macy's employee made accounting errors 'intentionally,' hiding up to $154 million in expenses. Now the company's earnings report is delayed

Macy's faces a serious accounting scandal affecting its financial reporting and operational integrity.
Business
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

Macy's found a single employee hid up to $154 million worth of expenses

Macy's delayed its quarterly earnings report due to a single employee's accounting irregularities hiding $154 million in expenses.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

Macy's says an employee hid as much as $154 million in expenses

A former Macy's employee hid $154 million in delivery expenses for nearly three years, prompting an independent investigation.
more#macys
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

My company boycotted Kleenex-and got it to clean up how it makes tissues

Aspen Skiing Company joined a boycott against Kimberly-Clark due to its unsustainable practices, highlighting corporate responsibility and environmental activism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cadbury's snack right' slogan is hard to swallow when the company is a sponsor of war | Catherine Bennett

Cadbury, celebrating its bicentenary, grapples with its ownership by Mondelez International, which faces scrutiny over its operations in conflict zones.
fromwww.london-unattached.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Richard Bean's Reykjavik Hampstead Theatre

Richard Bean's 'Reykjavik' explores the emotional turmoil following a fishing tragedy, highlighting themes of loss, guilt, and the disconnect in corporate responsibilities.
#ey
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

EY fired staff for an ethical breach after they watched multiple online training courses at the same time

EY fired dozens of US employees for code of conduct violations related to simultaneous online training course watching during an educational event.
fromFortune
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

EY fired dozens of staff members who attended 2 video training meetings simultaneously

EY fired several employees for attending two training sessions simultaneously, emphasizing its commitment to integrity and ethics.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

EY fired staff for an ethical breach after they watched multiple online training courses at the same time

EY fired dozens of US employees for code of conduct violations related to simultaneous online training course watching during an educational event.
fromFortune
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

EY fired dozens of staff members who attended 2 video training meetings simultaneously

EY fired several employees for attending two training sessions simultaneously, emphasizing its commitment to integrity and ethics.
more#ey
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago

Defense contractor Raytheon agrees to pay $252M penalty to resolve Qatar bribery charges

RTX Corporation will pay $252 million to resolve bribery charges related to securing contracts with Qatar.
fromVulture
6 months ago
Media industry

Industry Scatters the Pieces

Yasmin chooses financial security over love, showcasing the season's themes of power and class.
fromEntrepreneur
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Weak Patent Management | Entrepreneur

Google's $1.67 billion settlement highlights the necessity for effective patent management in preventing costly disputes.
fromComputerWeekly.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Fujitsu faces financial challenges, with doubts over its commitment to righting Post Office wrongs | Computer Weekly

Fujitsu prioritizes shareholder interests over the plight of subpostmasters affected by the Horizon scandal.
No clear financial commitment from Fujitsu towards compensating subpostmasters despite significant losses.
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Internet surveillance firm Sandvine says it's leaving 56 "non-democratic" countries | TechCrunch

Sandvine is transitioning to focus solely on democracies by exiting operations in 56 authoritarian countries, responding to scrutiny of its past practices.
fromBuzzFeed
7 months ago
Startup companies

20 Things Gen X'ers And Boomers Popularized That People Predict Will Disappear

Timeshare sales practices are often misleading, resulting in financial losses for owners. Third-party exit options can lead to further scams.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

The cement company that paid millions to IS: was Lafarge complicit in crimes against humanity?

Lafarge's Syrian subsidiary engaged in a secret partnership with ISIS, paying them for protection to keep operations running during the civil war.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Save the Children pulls out of Science Museum event over sponsor concerns

Save the Children withdrew from a Science Museum event due to pressure over controversial sponsorships, reflecting ethical concerns among supporters.
fromKotaku
11 months ago
Graphic design

Apple's New iPad Ad Sparks Loud, Immediate Backlash

Big tech's disregard for resources and impact on social media backlash.
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