Day: July 20, 2022

In Brussels, the European Commission plans an initiative to reduce vehicle fuel consumption by 15 percent until next spring.
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In Brussels, the European Commission plans an initiative to reduce vehicle fuel consumption by 15 percent until next spring.

The European Commission has outlined a plan to cut gas use in Europe by 15 percent. Announcing the Save Gas for a Safe Winter  package, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated 12 member states had either been affected by a partial or total cutoff of Russian gas supply. The European Union is seeking to diversify its energy sources as it attempts to minimize its dependence on Russian natural gas. Speaking at an emergency summit in Brussels today, German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned that Europe might have to "rely on more expensive gas" if Russia does not honor its contract and resume gas deliveries through the Nord Stream pipeline by Tuesday. The EU's executive body announced plans for member states to reduce gas demand by 15% between August 2022 and March 2023. The Commiss...
Signs Of A Toxic Work Environment Include:
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Signs Of A Toxic Work Environment Include:

The number of Amazon and Starbucks employees quitting their jobs has increased, as have delays to getting back to the office. Experts say that bosses and employees should care about the quality of the work environment so they can get better results from their staff while also maintaining a happier workplace. A study published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that "toxic" work environments lead to unnecessary stress, burnout, depression, and anxiety among workers. The researchers also said that negative employee well-being will spread to other workers and bring down the quality of the work they do. The concentrate likewise saw as the backwards: Employee prosperity increments work execution, and a work environment that effectively upholds represen...
The Strong Performance Of ‘Squid Game?’ On Netflix Provides Hope For The Formation Of A Korean Hit.
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The Strong Performance Of ‘Squid Game?’ On Netflix Provides Hope For The Formation Of A Korean Hit.

Another family-friendly South Korean series from Netflix was a hit among fans, which has given hope to investors that there are more opportunities for the series. Netflix's "Extraordinary Attorney Woo," a series that follows the titular character Woo Young-woo as "a newbie at a top law firm and a woman on the autism spectrum," has topped watchlists on the streaming platform for the last two weeks. It was the most-watched non-English television show on Netflix globally from July 4 to 17, according to the company's metrics. The show ranked number one in that category in eight countries, and appeared in the top 10 for 22 countries, Netflix said. That's good news for Astory Co., South Korea's production company behind hits such as "Kingdom," another hot show for Netflix. Shares of Astory Co...
This Key Is Essential For Getting The Global Economy Working Again.
Business

This Key Is Essential For Getting The Global Economy Working Again.

The global economy is still facing supply chain disruptions, which are contributing to high inflation. The good news is that these disruptions appear to be easing. Labor disputes involving US rail workers threaten to cloud the outlook for the global economy by creating more supply chain disruptions. The transit of goods has mostly recovered from the initial shock of the war in Ukraine, Konstantin Krebs, managing partner at Capstan Capital, an investment banking firm that works with investors in containers and container shipping, told me. He said that while it's still difficult to predict what will happen next given the unpredictable nature of global politics, he is optimistic about the future. "Containers are coming back onstream, and you can feel that," Krebs said. The Global Supply Ch...