“Transforming Spaces” is a series about women driving change in sometimes unexpected places. Jam the towel under the door. Open the window. And hide the bong. For decades, college students […]
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At the Sierra Club, a Focus on Race, Gender and the Environment, Too
As protests after the killing of George Floyd convulsed the nation in the summer of 2020, the executive director of the Sierra Club wrote an explosive blog post about John […]
The GoFundMe C.E.O. Wants You to Ask: ‘How Can I Help?’
Do you think the gaps have always been there or are they becoming more common now? The situations that are coming up now seem like they are more frequent. But […]
The Brooks Running C.E.O. on Beating Cancer, and Leading With Purpose
Jim Weber, the longtime chief executive of Brooks Running, was for many years a devoted runner. The hours spent racking up the miles were more than exercise for him. They […]
How Panera Bread Navigated Covid, the Labor Market, Inflation and More
While Panera Bread is often situated in strip malls alongside other fast casual restaurants, the company has long been a pioneer of using quality ingredients and promoting healthy choices. It […]
In Venice, a Young Boatman Steers a Course of His Own
VENICE, Italy — From the time he was a child, Edoardo Beniamin could envision paddling a gondola through the waterways of Venice, his native city. He saw himself, dressed in […]
An Optimist at the Helm of IBM
Arvind Krishna is trying to stay in touch with the company’s roots as he confronts today’s challenges.
A ‘Period Dignity Officer’ Seemed Like a Good Idea. Until a Man Was Named.
LONDON — Scotland gained worldwide praise when it passed a pioneering period act, making tampons and pads free by law and instructing schools to make them available in every building. […]
Day 23: On Christmas Day, No Rest for the Weary. (Or the Guy Who Feeds the Penguins.)
Until the African penguin starts observing federal holidays, Sparks Perkins won’t either. Which is to say the morning of Dec. 25 will bring not presents and mistletoe for the 33-year-old […]
With Layoffs, Retailers Aim to Be Safe Rather Than Sorry (Again)
The retail industry is trying to figure out its correct size. Retailers, faced with sky-high demand from shoppers during the pandemic, spent the past three years ramping up their operations […]