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What the Sephora cookie tells us about the productivity-pay gap

What the Sephora cookie tells us about the productivity-pay gap

After the beauty retailer reached $10 billion in revenue this month, employees were gifted a ‘stale’ biscuit as thanks.  Sephora – one of the leading beauty retailers in the world – made headlines last week after it amassed a staggering $10 billion in revenue. But the attention wasn’t for reasons it might have hoped; focus turned to the company’s employee gift, a single ‘stale’ cookie celebrating its latest margins. The...

By Brighton, UK
Why are French farmers blocking routes into Paris?

Why are French farmers blocking routes into Paris?

Thousands of tractors have blocked routes in the capital as farmers demand better pay and fewer environmental regulations. Tensions between France’s farmers and government reached boiling point this week, after thousands of tractors threatened to blockade Paris for an indefinite period. The protest is the culmination of a months-long demand for better pay among French farmers, who feel threatened by environmental regulations and competition from cheap imports. ‘This is the final...

By Brighton, UK
Why is Saudi Arabia softening its alcohol ban?

Why is Saudi Arabia softening its alcohol ban?

The Arab state had strict no-alcohol rules since 1952, but the introduction of its first alcohol shop in 72 years has people questioning Saudi Arabia’s stance on booze.  Both foreigners and locals were left somewhat bemused when news broke of Saudi Arabia’s first alcohol shop. Well, first since 1952 at least. For the past 72 years, Saudi – which has some of the strictest Muslim policy in the Middle East – has...

By Brighton, UK
Natural History Museum relaunches Generation Hope: Act for the Planet

Natural History Museum relaunches Generation Hope: Act for the Planet

Between 7-10 February, the NHM will be hosting a series of free events curated in partnership with scientists and young people from around the world to drive positive change for a global future. On a mission to ‘create advocates that are informed, confident, and motivated to make wise decisions, get involved, and use their influence and actions to drive positive change for the planet’s future,’ the Natural History Museum's annual...

By London, UK