Five Things We’re Reading

Mar 26, 2024

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Below are some of the articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do.

How Pixar Fosters a Culture of Vulnerability at Work – How can leaders foster an environment to ensure all workers feel empowered to share personal stories, which is important for a person’s well-being.

It’s Time to Talk About Our Declining Population and Its Impact on the Workforce – Businesses are struggling to find the talent they need to fill; how might this problem be exacerbated in the coming years and what are potential solutions?

Delta’s CEO Says Controversy Sky Lounge Changes Reflect the Airline’s Status as Premium Brand – Moving into the premium market requires changes and that’s exactly what Delta has done, much to the chagrin of some customers.

NASA Gets Ready for Asteroid Big as Empire State Building to Hit Earth – How is NASA preparing for a potential collision in 2182 even though there is only a .05% chance of that happening?

Boiling Tap Water May Be Solution to Microplastics – Is drinking boiled tap water safer than bottled water?

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