Corporate performance development and the coming era of feedback saturation. — Do you have an annual appraisal or performance review at work? You know, that tired corporate ritual where you and your immediate superior sit down, tete-a-tete, to discuss how well (or not) you’ve done your job over the past year? As is often the case, your manager will pretend to…

The We Company (WeWork’s parent company) had grand ambitions for its initial public offering, which it had scheduled for September 2019. …

If you’ve recently browsed Amazon for electronics, chances are you’ve stumbled across a brand called Amazon Basics. Amazon Basics is an Amazon house label which specialises in electronics and household goods. This includes items such as cables, ink cartridges, portable speakers, batteries, air conditioners, paper shredders, toasters, blenders, kettles, etc. …

A Love Story Last summer, I came across the Bodega Project: a series of articles from Electric Literature profiling convenience stores across New York City. This intimate and colourful portrayal of the city’s inhabitants correctly recognises convenience stores as pillars of urban life. The project’s premise immediately resonated with me…

Ramen is the fuel that powers the 34 million people of Tokyo. During the day, it keeps the salary-men busily typing away at their desks. At night, it provides sustenance to party-goers as they cross the sprawling metropolis. And on weekends, it offers the severely hungover savory respite from their…