Splitting the bill after a group dinner can sometimes feel like an Olympic sport. One friend ordered the expensive steak, their girlfriend stuck to a salad, and your friend Greg has been drinking expensive bourbon all night but thinks you should all just split the bill evenly. Venmo is finally taking some of the mental gymnastics out of the equation. The payment app is rolling out a new receipt-scanning feature this week that lets users take a photo of a receipt, automatically itemize everything on it, and assign individual charges to the people who ordered them. How Venmo’s new receipt-scanning…
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Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday morning. I may have been wearing a surgical mask the first time I shook hands with Michael Miebach. In June 2021, Mastercard invited me to its headquarters to interview Miebach, who’d become chief executive officer in January. At that point,…
In the final years of Soviet Union, the government tried curbing drinking with public service announcements that visualized alcohol as death. A new exhibition called Just Say Nyet collects the best of them from the late 1980s that looks a little different than what you might first think of when it comes to Soviet propaganda. Curated by B.A. Van Sise, the exhibition runs from November 12 to April 11, 2027 at Poster House in New York City. This work shows a visual style distinct from the early-20th century Russian constructivist style of big, bold, blocky typography paired with grids and…
It’s 1996. You just moved to a suburb of Atlanta, to a roomy house on a quiet street. Every morning at dawn, you kiss your family goodbye, and then hop in your car to drive 35 miles to your office in the city. It takes more than an hour to get there. You have plenty of company on the road at that hour, as you’re one of the more than 600,000 people who moved to the northern outskirts of Atlanta over the last six years. Between the traffic and constant construction, the swelling suburbs are starting to show their fault…
Russia is beginning to show signs of financial strain from its prolonged war in Ukraine. St. Petersburg has slashed its military recruitment bonus from 3.5 million rubles ($43,000) to just 400,000 rubles ($4,900), a reduction of nearly 89%. The city had already lowered the payment to 1 million rubles in October before announcing another reduction in November. New recruits can still receive an additional 400,000 rubles from the federal government, bringing the combined guaranteed signing bonus to approximately $9,800. The cuts are spreading beyond St. Petersburg. Mari El reduced its regional recruitment bonus from approximately $28,300 to $4,900, while Mordovia…
We’ve all gotten the text message claiming a package couldn’t be delivered because of an incomplete address. But scammers are getting a lot more creative, and they’re weaponizing the built-in notification systems on your phone to get your attention. Instead of just sending emails that end up in your spam folder, they’re injecting fake events directly into your calendar and spoofing group text messages to bypass your carrier’s basic filters. Here’s how to spot the newest wave of mobile scams and quarantine them without compromising your device. Nuke rogue calendar subscriptions If your calendar is suddenly flooded with alerts claiming…
In a disturbing reminder of how sophisticated financial scams have become, a Florida resident has reportedly lost more than $1.5 million after falling victim to a scheme involving individuals impersonating law enforcement officials. The incident has prompted warnings from the Clearwater police department, highlighting growing concern: criminals are increasingly using fear, intimidation, and the appearance of government authority to manipulate unsuspecting individuals into handing over their money. Unfortunately, these schemes are not always easy to recognize. Scammers are becoming more convincing, and even individuals who consider themselves financially responsible and cautious can become targets. This scam relies on one powerful…
Americans are falling behind on their car payments at levels not seen in nearly a decade, and the situation is becoming increasingly alarming. According to new research from LoanTape, 17.68% of subprime auto loan balances in the securitized pools it examined were at least 30 days delinquent in September 2026, the highest September reading in its dataset dating back to 2017. Another 7% were at least 60 days overdue, compared with 3.43% in September 2019. That means serious delinquencies in this segment have more than doubled from their pre-pandemic level. The automobile has become another casualty of pandemic-era inflation. The…
When you conduct employee performance reviews, think about how to provide clear and actionable feedback. Focus on specific strengths, like teamwork or communication, while also addressing areas needing improvement, such as time management. Use examples to illustrate your points, and align your feedback with organizational goals. By doing this, you create a supportive environment that fosters growth. Next, consider how to evaluate adaptability and problem-solving skills effectively. Key Takeaways Include specific examples of achievements and challenges to illustrate performance effectively. Highlight strengths while identifying areas for improvement to guide personal development. Foster open dialogue by encouraging employee input during the…
Optimizing your office space starts with understanding how it’s currently used. Analyze data on occupancy and ask employees what they need for their work. Implement flexible seating arrangements, like hot desking, to meet various tasks. Designate areas for focused work and collaboration. Integrate smart technology to streamline management. Regularly review your layout to adapt to changes. By taking these steps, you can create a more productive environment. What’s next in this process? Key Takeaways Evaluate current space utilization with occupancy sensors to identify underused areas and inform adjustments. Engage employees for feedback on workspace preferences to enhance productivity and comfort.…