The Daily Money: Not another meeting!

With layoffs spreading and pressure growing to increase productivity, some companies are experimenting with ways to combat meeting bloat. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW   Wednesday, March 15 How many times have you asked yourself: Could this meeting have been an email? It's not just a popular internet meme or a common complaint at the water cooler. From one-on-ones to all-hands, office meetings can clog calendars and kill productivity. Whether in person or on video services like Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom, meetings can drive overscheduled employees to distraction. For years corporate managers have tried to tighten agendas and shorten sessions.  Now with layoffs spreading and pressure growing to increase efficiency, some companies are experimenting with new ways to combat meeting bloat in their organizations. a laptop on a table with a Zoom meeting up and nine attendees other than the person at the computer Getty Images "Meetings just suck. They can sap the life out of you," Logikcull CEO Andy Wilson said. "The fact that we are not wasting people's time in BS endless meetings has contributed to their quality of work life." Read more here. Business groups are taking on ESG critics Conservative attacks on ESG investing have spread to statehouses across the country. Now business groups are fighting back. From North Dakota to Mississippi, state lawmakers have defeated proposals that would bar state governments or pension funds from doing business with financial institutions that follow ESG – environmental, social and governance – principles, making way for weakened versions of legislation. 📰 More stories you shouldn't miss 📰 Home essentials deals: These Amazon deals on home essentials can make your life easier—shop Waterpik, ThisWorx and Crest Google AI: Google unveils new features for Docs, Gmail and more amid AI race T-Mobile and Mint Mobile: T-Mobile is buying Ryan Reynold's Mint Mobile for up to $1.35 billion. How will it affect pricing? 🍔 Today's Menu 🍔 'One sexy Sauvignon Blanc': Snoop Dogg welcomes white wine into 19 Crimes family About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer news from USA TODAY. We break down financial news and provide the TLDR version: how decisions by the Federal Reserve, government and companies impact you. Purina expands recall of dry dog food across US The Purina dog food is being recalled again due to a supplier error resulting in possible elevated levels of vitamin D in two additional product lots. Honda recalls 448,000 cars including Accords, CR-Vs for faulty... Congress must 'repeal the law' that critics say led to Silicon Valley... Student debts avoidable with these careers and programs. Take a look. Businesses spoke out on Iowa's prior LGBTQ bills. Why aren't they now? Consumer price inflation eases again but prices post another big... Bank failures this week: SVB and Signature Bank. Will there be more? Your toaster is gross. Here's how to clean it. Can you afford to have a long retirement? 3 things to consider. Should I buy an EV? Your buying guide on tax credits, when to buy.   Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102