Midweek news
The Emotional Tax of Essential Work Customer experience is routinely privileged over employee well-being. As COVID-19 case numbers surge, we’re seeing the consequences (Walrus)
The Gender Equity Marathon As we mark the fiftieth anniversary of the report by the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada, SARAH BOESVELD reflects on its significance and notes that, when it comes to gender equity, the struggle continues (Walrus)
The GameStop Game Never Stops How GME exploded: Some people think GameStop is primed for a turnaround. One of those people is Ryan Cohen, the former chief executive officer of Chewy Inc., the online pet-food retailer. If you can sell pet food online, you can sell video games online. (Bloomberg)
The Gamma Algo is Different The curation algorithms of TikTok, Reddit, Robinhood, Amazon & Netflix are designed not to do anything good for you the consumer but to keep you engaged on the platform you happened to launch from your phone. Once your TikTok feed is full of stock tips, you’re going to get the most sensational, clickbait posts bubbled to the top of your window. (ETF Trends)
Who Owns Stocks? Explaining the Rise in Inequality During the Pandemic Bad economies usually hurt both workers and investors. Only the first part has been true this time. (Upshot)
It Seems Money Does Buy Happiness After All A study refutes the theory that above a certain income level dollars don’t help your sense of well-being. (Businessweek)
After Climate-Protection Drift And Despair, A Blueprint For Success Emerges In Cascadia Washington state’s redoubled climate goals and fresh action plan revive hope to cut emissions. But ongoing fossil fuel development in BC could undercut Cascadia’s progress. (Investigate West)
