Guest commentary: 7 trends defining HR in 2025
By Vlad Vaiman To succeed in today’s rapidly shifting work environment, organizations must quickly grasp and respond proactively to emerging HR trends. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has pinpointed seven significant trends which will shape HR operations in 2025, and how they will profoundly impact business practices. Businesses that implement strategic actions to Read More →
Our view: DOJ is right to ask where homeless billions went
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Guest commentary: Reviving common courtesy and leading by example
By Ritch K. Eich As the business and political worlds have become more impersonal and handshakes, handwritten notes, and personal phone calls have given way to texts, emails, and social media posts, common courtesy has become a lost art. Rudeness and incivility have escalated in all walks of life, and customer service isn’t what it Read More →
Our view: Vandenberg drone incursion nets questionable penalty
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Guest commentary: Reflecting on the past and embracing the future
By Amber Hair For this year’s Top Women in Business, I wanted to recognize the women who came before us. Specifically, I want to recognize my grandmother, Marie Elizabeth Geis Hair. Marie Elizabeth Geis Hair was born February 21, 1914 in New Philadelphia, Ohio. She was an only child, like me. She died February 1, 1994, the year I Read More →
From “The Office” to “Severance”: The evolution of the corporate workplace on TV
By Gerhard Apfelthaler The corporate workplace has long been a source of inspiration for entertainment. From the comedic absurdity of The Office to the dystopian surrealism of Apple’s Severance, these shows capture different facets of American workplace culture. They reflect both shifting attitudes and persistent truths about office life, and they are certainly getting some Read More →
Letter to the editor: Why TEDxSantaBarbara is more important than ever
Dear Editor, Santa Barbara has always been a city of ideas. From environmental activism to technological innovation, we’ve led conversations that shape the future. However, when public discourse is often divided, and big ideas get lost in the noise, we need spaces where thoughtful dialogue and new perspectives can thrive. That’s where TEDxSantaBarbara comes in. Read More →
