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Fast Company
05-08-2025
- Business
- Fast Company
These creatives moved to Europe and designed a better life and career. Should you?
BY Thinking of leaving the United States for life abroad? You're not alone. A record-setting 21% of Americans expressed a desire to emigrate in 2024. While politics might play a role in the uptick, an increasing number of creative professionals are also leaving for career reasons. They want to embrace work cultures that foster balance over burnout, escape design echo chambers, and have the ability to afford launching their own studios. 'In the Bay Area in particular, it just felt like the treadmill was getting faster and faster,' says Lisa Baird, president and principal strategist of the creative consultancy Fraîche Design Thinking. Baird moved to Paris with her family in 2022. 'I knew that quality of life was sort of slowly but surely disintegrating, because people were becoming more and more attached to work, like a religion.' We were curious about how creatives like Baird made the move, so we checked in with designers who have decamped for other countries to learn more.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NextUp Announces 2025 Executive Forum
Vision + Velocity: A Premier Gathering for Executive Leaders Driving the Future of Business CHICAGO, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NextUp, a leading membership organization building the next generation of business leaders, proudly announces that the 2025 Executive Forum will take place July 15–17 at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Park City, Utah. This premier, invite-only conference activates the full power of the NextUp community to shape the future of leadership, advance equity, and create lasting impact. "Vision + Velocity is the leadership mindset this moment demands," said Lisa Baird, CEO of NextUp. "It's about seeing what's possible for your business, your people, and your community — and moving boldly and inclusively to turn that vision into impact. This is how we lead with purpose and shape a future that works for everyone." Forum 2025 will bring together over 300 senior leaders from across the country for a three-day experience tailored for executives and strategic decision-makers. Attendees will be invited to challenge conventional thinking, build high-impact networks, and lead with purpose in a fast-evolving world. "Forum is such a valuable experience every year," said Dagmar Boggs, NextUp Executive Board Chair and President of Foodservice and On-Premise for the North America Operating Unit with The Coca-Cola Company. "Once again, NextUp is bringing together eminent thought-leaders for the opportunity to connect in an inspiring setting. This is an essential forum to confront challenges, exchange bold ideas, and shape what's next for business." This year's event, made possible through the generous support of Presenting Partners The Coca-Cola Company and Suntory Global Spirits, will be centered around the theme "Vision + Velocity," empowering leaders to act collectively and create real, sustainable change through future-focused insights, peer collaboration, and bold, actionable strategies. "We are once again proud to support the mission of NextUp at this prestigious event as a Presenting Partner," stated Carlo Coppola, President of North America at Suntory Global Spirits. "NextUp is an incredible organization, and we share their commitment to support the next generation of leaders." This year's keynote speakers include Dominique Shelton Leipzig, CEO of Global Data Innovation; Donna Morris, EVP and Chief People Officer of Walmart; Fraser Bullock, Executive Chair and President of the Salt Lake City-Utah 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games; and from Kantar, Casey Ferrell, Senior Vice President and Head of U.S. and Canada MONITOR, and Adrienne Pulido, Vice President of Inclusion Insights. Each of these speakers brings a powerful lens on innovation, leadership, and global impact. The closing keynote speaker is Sarah Wynn-Williams. She's an author, former New Zealand diplomat and international lawyer. She joined Facebook after pitching a job and ultimately became director of global public policy. After leaving the company, she's continued to work on tech policy, including artificial intelligence. To learn more and register for the 2025 NextUp Executive Forum, visit About NextUpFounded in 2001, NextUp is the leading national membership organization building the next generation of leaders and inclusive workplace cultures that advance all women in business. We are a powerful, growing community of 100+ partner companies and 16,000+ members across 21 regions. NextUp works to create next-gen leadership opportunities, amplify women's voices, and provide equal opportunities for everyone in the workplace. To learn more about NextUp, visit or on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram (@nextupisnow). Prepared by: NextUp Contact: Shannon Hollingsworth | AMZG Agency press@ | (203) 424-1387 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Network of Executive Women, Inc. d/b/a NextUp Sign in to access your portfolio
The Guardian
05-02-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
NWSL agrees to $5m settlement to resolve player abuse probe
The NWSL has agreed to create a $5m fund to compensate players who experienced abuse and implement reforms to resolve investigations launched by attorneys general for New York, Illinois and Washington DC after players came forward with allegations of harassment and sexual misconduct. Players from across the US top-flight National Women's Soccer League went public in 2021 with allegations of misconduct by coaches and officials dating back over 10 years. The attorneys general launched a joint investigation into the allegations in 2022, which they said revealed the NWSL was 'permeated by a culture of abuse'. It also showed some teams did not conduct background checks, which allowed coaches previously terminated for misconduct to be rehired by other teams. The settlement, which was announced on Wednesday by the attorneys general, requires the NWSL to create a $5m fund to compensate players and implement league-wide policy changes to improve player safety. 'For too long, the hardworking and talented women of the National Women's Soccer League were forced to endure an unacceptable culture of abuse, harassment, and retaliation,' New York attorney general Letitia James, a Democrat, said in a statement. She said the settlement 'sends a clear message that such misconduct will not be tolerated and ensures players receive the compensation and protections they deserve.' With oversight from the attorneys general, the NWSL must also continue to comply with extensive changes to its protocols, including rigorous vetting of prospective coaches and training for players and staff on how to prevent sexual misconduct. NWSL also faces $2m in penalties if it fails to comply with any terms of the agreement, the attorneys general said. The fallout from the allegations engulfed the NWSL and prompted the departure of former commissioner Lisa Baird and demands for reform, while five of the league's 10 teams parted ways with their head coaches over player complaints before the end of the 2021 season. US Soccer founded the NWSL in 2012 and operated as manager, providing logistical and financial support, through 2020. It continues to provide oversight over the league.
Reuters
05-02-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
NWSL agrees to $5 million settlement to resolve player abuse probe
Feb 5 (Reuters) - The NWSL has agreed to create a $5 million fund to compensate players who experienced abuse and implement reforms to resolve investigations launched by attorneys general for New York, Illinois and Washington D.C. after players came forward with allegations of harassment and sexual misconduct. Players from across the U.S. top-flight National Women's Soccer League went public in 2021 with allegations of misconduct by coaches and officials dating back over 10 years. The attorneys general launched a joint investigation into the allegations in 2022, which they said revealed the NWSL was "permeated by a culture of abuse." It also showed some teams did not conduct background checks, which allowed coaches previously terminated for misconduct to be rehired by other teams. The settlement, which was announced on Wednesday by the attorneys general, requires the NWSL to create a $5 million fund to compensate players and implement league-wide policy changes to improve player safety. "For too long, the hardworking and talented women of the National Women's Soccer League were forced to endure an unacceptable culture of abuse, harassment, and retaliation," New York Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat, said in a statement. She said the settlement "sends a clear message that such misconduct will not be tolerated and ensures players receive the compensation and protections they deserve." With oversight from the attorneys general, the NWSL must also continue to comply with extensive changes to its protocols, including rigorous vetting of prospective coaches and training for players and staff on how to prevent sexual misconduct. NWSL also faces $2 million in penalties if it fails to comply with any terms of the agreement, the attorneys general said. The fallout from the allegations engulfed the NWSL and prompted the departure of former Commissioner Lisa Baird and demands for reform, while five of the league's 10 teams parted ways with their head coaches over player complaints before the end of the 2021 season. U.S. Soccer founded the NWSL in 2012 and operated as manager, providing logistical and financial support, through 2020. It continues to provide oversight over the league.
