War is hell: how the corporate class is coping with Covid’s injustices (Crikey Sep 16, 2020)
“This is not wartime,” thundered our business heavyweights this week. That’s probably a relief or they might be asked: “What did you do in the war, Daddy?”
Remembering the financial brilliance of James Wolfensohn
At a time when Australia is desperately trying to push one of our own to lead a world economic forum, it’s worth remembering James Wolfensohn, our most influential global financial figure.
State of emergency: London, Washington DC fail basic duty to protect citizens
Donald Trump and Boris Johnson stand condemned as incompetent, bloody-minded buffoons, but they didn’t get there all by themselves. They were aided and abetted by craven ministers and dangerously partisan media companies.
State of Journalism 2024
Executive summary – read the full report
- Funding and Trust: About one-third of journalists express concerns about lack of funding and trust in journalism, consistent with last year’s findings.
- Employment Trends: More than one-third report layoffs or buyouts, with 30% turning to LinkedIn for job opportunities. Over half prefer a hybrid work arrangement, yet many find themselves working in the office more than desired.
- Work Hours and Compensation: A significant 64% work over 40 hours weekly, with 79% working after hours. Yet, only 46% earn more than $70k per year, indicating a gap between workload and compensation.
- Content Production: Nearly a quarter produce 11 or more stories weekly, and about one in four primarily publish in legacy media, despite the digital shift.
- AI and Social Media: 28% currently use generative AI, with 20% planning to explore its uses, mainly for behind-the-scenes tasks. Social media is crucial, with 70% valuing it for promotion.
- Relations with PR: Despite 46% of journalists receiving over 6 pitches daily, 49% seldom or never respond, mainly due to relevance issues. Still, 70% acknowledge PR professionals as at least moderately important to their success.
On the Red Carpet London Review of Books
The 0 dark thirty shift: At work with the sweepers, lifties and corduroy farmers who keep Colorado resorts humming Colorado Sun
Getting food delivered in New York is simple. For the workers who do it, getting paid is not AP
The Billionaire And The Con Artist Forbes
Forecaster Peter Turchin: ‘The US is in a much more perilous state than Russia’ FT
The 0 dark thirty shift: At work with the sweepers, lifties and corduroy farmers who keep Colorado resorts humming Colorado Sun
Getting food delivered in New York is simple. For the workers who do it, getting paid is not AP
The Billionaire And The Con Artist Forbes
Forecaster Peter Turchin: ‘The US is in a much more perilous state than Russia’ FT