America’s war on Chinese chip making has notched up to another level. Washington fired the first shots so to speak last October with the Chips and Science Act, which offers a significant subsidy for semiconductor manufacturers to establish and expand operations domestically and also bans exports of advanced chips and chip-making equipment to China. In […]

“I was laid off last year,” Susan told me. “I did not announce it widely, and it was a lot to process, but I chose to make a big change . . . to do what I said I’d NEVER do. I joined a start up, to learn, face the unknown and be part of […]

The remote work boom that was seen during the pandemic has undoubtedly changed how we work in a fundamental way. For instance, a survey conducted in 2021 found that over 75% of workers would gladly sacrifice a pay raise if they could work flexibly more often than before Covid. Indeed, the recent Workmonitor from HR […]

Designed for people, not cars Prepare yourself for the latest in the so-called “culture wars”- the 15-minute city. The concept is pretty unremarkable: everything you need for everyday life is within a 15-minute walk or cycle from your home. Essential shops, a family doctor, schools, bars and restaurants should all be close enough for you […]