MAY 15, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Escapees Reveal Boko Haram's Terror. Impact: The escape of these schoolgirls sparked a global movement that led to increased awareness and activism against human trafficking. Ironically, it also inspired a Netflix series that made more people aware of the issue while comfortably binge-watching from their couches, proving that escaping captivity can lead to a different kind of confinement.. Fact: Did you know that the hashtag #BringBackOurGirls trended globally? Because nothing says 'we care' like tweeting about it while sipping a latte..
• Headline: Valuing Experience: Retaining Senior Workers. Impact: As companies decided to retain older workers for their experience, they unknowingly initiated a trend where youthful enthusiasm was replaced by tales of 'when I was your age,' thus ensuring that every workplace would have at least three people who remember the rotary phone.. Fact: Fun fact: The average age of a worker has increased so much that the 'young' employees now refer to the internet as if it were a mystical artifact from the '90s. Thanks, older workers!.
• Headline: Global Fast Food Labor Strikes. Impact: The fast food protests not only led to better wages in some places but also inspired a whole new generation of activists to realize that standing in line for hours can be a form of protest—especially if it results in free fries.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing faster than fast food workers striking is your average diner realizing they forgot to order a salad? Priorities, people!.