A More Inclusive Workplace. At a time when many Muslims are feeling increasingly unwelcome in the U.S., more businesses are seeking to maintain Muslim-friendly workplaces. As Bloomberg reports, “The motivations may be principled, but the moves are practical. Managers want to keep talented workers and avoid conflict, and litigation.” The…

Too Late for a Turnaround. Yahoo announced quarterly results yesterday and they stunk, but that’s not the point. That’s what happens to technology companies that miss dynastic shifts. But as the complaints about CEO Marissa Mayer gain volume, and as the company lurches toward an inevitable sale, it’s worth remembering…

July 18, 2016 Hello, NewCo Shift readers. Thanks so much for reading. I’d like to share with you some of my favorites on our site right now: The Republican National Convention is being held this week. High-profile tech investor Peter Thiel will be there to speak, but we published this…

We Can Handle the Truth. One of the key attributes of a NewCo is that it makes decisions based on data, on facts. So it’s particularly distressing when we see truth denigrated in the public arena, whether it’s Brexit advocates refuting their claims hours after they won the referendum or…

Microsoft’s Privacy Victory. As discussed in our recent Shift Dialogs talk with Microsoft president Brad Smith, the Redmond giant is involved in some serious litigation with the US government, this time as plaintiff. Yesterday the company won an appeal on overseas data searches (New York Times). An appeals court “reversed…

This week we introduce the Shift Dialogs, NewCo’s new video series featuring in-depth conversations with the leaders driving significant change across business, culture, and society. Our first episode features Brad Smith, President and Chief Legal Officer of Microsoft. …

Today’s Top Stories NewCo’s New Dialogs: We launch an ambitious new series of video interviews. Looking Forward to 2025: How to think long-term about early-stage startup investments Mismanaging Millennials: Today’s employers really don’t understand the new generation of workers. What’s Holding Growth Back: Could it be technology? The Next Step…

Today’s Top Stories An Uncloudy Day Is Not a Good Thing: Fewer clouds provides more evidence that climate change is underway. The Fintech Bubble: Joi Ito of the MIT Media Lab wants Bitcoin and the blockchain to refocus from apps to infrastructure. Starbucks Salaries Get a Little More Grande: It’s…

Today’s Top Stories Pokemon Opens Up, Hits Jackpot: What happens when a notoriously closed company goes open? Google Offers Free Wi-Fi–At What Cost? A deal with New York City raises important issues. YouTube Stars Matter: The company’s CEO challenges them to help make positive change. How Twinkie Survived: By firing…