Business
Looking for positive and inspiring business stories? From green operations to employee rights, from innovative corporate structures to diversity and inclusion, the Business section at The Optimist Daily has got the latest innovative solutions from the corporate sector.
Changemakers of the week: Coalition for Compassion and Justice and Fish Reef Project
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every day on the Optimist Daily, we report on solutions from around the world. Though we love solutions big and small, it is often the ones right in our communities that make the largest impact. Today we are thrilled to present to you the second round of Read More...
Changemakers of the week: Nature in the Classroom and The Man That Rescues Dogs
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every day on the Optimist Daily, we report on solutions from around the world. Though we love solutions big and small, it is often the ones right in our communities that make the largest impact. A few weeks ago, The Optimist Daily asked you, our readers, Read More...
World Animal Protection’s Unique Personality Awards: Celebrating the Sentient Souls of Wildlife
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM World Animal Protection has long been at the forefront of fighting animal cruelty, with initiatives aimed at ending the exploitation of animals in tourism and advocating for better welfare standards globally. In celebration of World Animal Day (October 4th) Read More...
4 immediate ways to help Hurricane Helene victims in North Carolina
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's trail of destruction, the residents of Asheville, North Carolina, are in a dire predicament. Despite being more than 300 miles inland from the coast, the storm devastated this lively mountain community, leaving a trail Read More...
California takes on fast fashion waste: a new bill puts the onus on brands to recycle
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The environmental impact of the fashion industry is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore, and California is leading the way in addressing the growing issue of textile waste. With the fast fashion cycle overwhelming consumers and landfills, California's Read More...
Better jobs and higher wages for Goodwill's unique high school for dropouts
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana realized that many of the people in its job-training programs lacked a high school diploma, it recognized a chance to make a lasting difference in its community. Rather than focusing simply on job training, Read More...
5 ways to be a true ally to Latines in the workplace
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, celebrates Latines' significant cultural contributions in the United States. However, it also is an opportunity to address the problems that Latines confront in the workplace. Despite being Read More...
Hispanic Heritage Month: ‘Latinx' must go if we really want to be inclusive
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The term 'Latinx' has sparked intense disputes, particularly in the United States, where it originally became popular. However, while 'Latinx' has gained popularity in academic circles and activist communities, it has not been broadly accepted by the people Read More...
California's first national marine sanctuary in 30 years to protect 116 miles of coastline
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The proposal for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary marks a big step in protecting California's coastline. This sanctuary, which spans more than 116 miles of the state's central coast, will become the third largest of its kind in the United Read More...
Learning how to identify and defend against medical gaslighting
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Imagine you're in pain and know something's wrong, but every doctor you see dismisses it as "nothing serious." Unfortunately, this scenario is far too prevalent and even has a name: medical gaslighting. It occurs when healthcare workers minimize or disregard Read More...