In Mexico City, the government operates fewer than 45 emergency ambulances for a population of 9 million. This has spawned an underground industry of for-profit ambulances often run by people with little or no training or certification. An exception in this ethically fraught, cutthroat industry, the Ochoa family struggles to keep their financial needs from jeopardizing the people in their care.When a crackdown by corrupt police pushes the family into...

Art Johnston and Pepe Peña are civil rights leaders whose life and love is a force behind LGBTQ+ equality in the heart of the country. Their iconic gay bar, Sidetrack, has helped fuel movements and create community for decades in Chicago's queer enclave. But, behind the business and their historic activism exists a love unlike any other. The documentary film ART AND PEP tells the inspiring story of the long struggle for equality and their fight to...

A unique and revelatory guide to understanding and navigating the unwritten rules of the workplace, the key to achieving success, finding meaning, and staying true to your authentic self in today's business world, from the organizational expert and celebrated author of The Fix. In her two decades researching organizations, Michelle King has discovered that people who succeed possess a particularly unique skill: They know how workplaces work. More...

A leading sociologist reveals why racial inequality persists in the workplace despite today's multi-billion-dollar diversity industry, and provides actional solutions for creating a truly equitable, multiracial future. Labor and race have shared a complex, interconnected history in America. For decades, key aspects of work, from getting a job to workplace norms to advancement and mobility, ignored and failed Black people. While explicit discrimination...

Kriminelle Spekulanten und ahnungslose Politiker haben ein nachhaltiges Wirtschaften verdrängt. Der Mensch ist in den Hintergrund geraten und wir mussten erkennen: Finanzkapitalismus ist schlicht und einfach schlechter Kapitalismus. In Kapitalfehler erklärt das Bestsellerduo Weick/Friedrich allgemein verständlich, wie ein vernünftiger Kapitalismus wirklich funktionieren kann, und es scheut sich nicht, Fehlentwicklungen, die verbrecherischen Banken...

When the Coronavirus Pandemic threw livelihoods into uncertainty and consequently spurred the creation of multiple direct government assistance programs, every American was given first-hand experience with the concept of Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI), an idea that has been proposed in the US for nearly as long as it's been in existence. By this point, several US cities had already begun GBI pilot programs in which they provided {dollar}500 to {dollar}1000...

"Mastering Business Intelligence: From Data to Decisions" is a comprehensive course designed to equip professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to transform raw data into valuable business insights. This course is designed to take learners on a journey through the entire process of business intelligence, from understanding data and its sources, to analyzing and visualizing it, and finally making data-driven decisions. Through a combination...

Hoy, más que en cualquier otro momento de la historia, los estadounidenses que afirman ser inmigrantes o tener un estatus racial diverso están abriendo más negocios que nunca. ¿Entonces, cuál es el problema? Para empezar, estos negocios tienen un valor neto más bajo que otros negocios. Después de todo, es difícil administrar un negocio cuando, como propietario de un negocio, usted: ● tienen menos probabilidades de ser aprobados para financiamiento...

"Understanding the Legal Environment of Business: A Business Guide to Legal Success" is an insightful and accessible resource designed to empower business professionals with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate the complex landscape of business law. This book delves into essential legal principles, providing practical guidance on a range of topics, including contracts, business ethics, intellectual property, employment law, and more.Readers...

Do you ever wonder what sets successful people apart? "How a Successful Person Thinks" dives deep into the minds of high achievers, uncovering the secrets to their mindset, goal setting, and daily habits. This book equips you with powerful tools and strategies in 20 key areas, from cultivating optimism and resilience to mastering communication and building strong relationships. Whether you're looking to climb the corporate ladder, launch your own...