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Top 10 Most Innovative Companies to Watch in 2024

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Flipboard Photo courtesy of Flipboard Who they are: From health care to fashion, getting news you care about without looking up dozens of individual media sources can be daunting. Most Innovative Company in Health & Wellness 4. Seed Health Inc. According to WWD , the company raised $40 million in Series A funding in 2021.

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The Ubiquitous Anywhere Worker — A Passing Fad Or The Future Of Work?

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In 2021, over 15 million Americans described themselves as digital nomads. This group has drawn criticism for having a large carbon footprint (taking constant flights back and forth to far-flung places). This represents a staggering increase of 112%, from pre-pandemic levels.

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16 planet-friendly gift ideas, recommended by TED speakers

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I love Biolite’s awesome commitment to serving both campers and people who still lack access to reliable power, and the company has also won the prestigious 2021 National Design Award from the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. I’m getting my pal who has frequent outages an Alpen Glow 500, so she can charge her devices with it too.

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Why we need to consider switching to a 4-day workweek — now 

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Synergy Vision, a London-based medical and health care communications company, introduced a four-day week in late 2018. I spend extra time doing things for myself, like walking in Hampstead Health, getting through the pile of unread books and planning my wedding.” The four-day week and the future of work.

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The Top 50 SUCCESS Changemakers

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Anna Alex A pioneer in sustainable business practices, Alex cofounded the now-defunct Planetly, a startup aimed at helping other organizations reduce their carbon footprint. The humanitarian continues to support refugees, education, health care and the prevention of sexual violence.

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U.S. Federal Report Finds RTO Fails When Compared To Remote Work

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GAOs analysis of a mid-2021 global survey found teleworkers saved an average of 55 minutes per day by ditching their commute. Mental health improvements follow: less burnout, fewer commuting headaches and more time for exercise or family. Reduced commuting and lower office energy use shrink carbon footprints.