Monthly Archives: January 2014

Goosebumps

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Robert Basil

This new ad, titled “Missing Work,” was created by Bell Canada for its “Let’s Talk Mental Health” initiative. It captures a moment – a short routine, really – very common among the chronically depressed. It is staggeringly understated and beautiful. … Continue reading →

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Quantifying the Costs of Workplace Conflict

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Robert Basil

Steve McGuire has an excellent, concise piece in Mediate.com showing how the “hidden” costs of workplace conflict can, in fact, be helpfully quantified. Various indirect factors go into calculating the real (hidden) costs of workplace conflict. In addition to wasted … Continue reading →

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New $ for Visual Artists?

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Robert Basil

The United States Copyright Office has recommended to the U.S. Congress that it reconsider its copyright laws so that visual artists can benefit from the resale of their work. Visual artists typically do not share in the long-term financial success … Continue reading →

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