When the employee is the customer
In 2013, Gallup published a poll showing that 70% of U.S. employees were “disengaged” in their jobs, costing companies $450-$550 billion a year in poor performance.
Linda Baker
Detox fashion
BY LINDA BAKER
Remember mood rings? A team of scientists at Oregon State University has designed what might be considered a 21st-century analog of the ’70s jewelry fad: a bracelet that reveals one’s exposure to pollutants.
Money talks
An investment manager speaks on behalf of the workers.
Tim Boyle charts the future as Columbia Sportswear turns 75
As Columbia Sportswear turns 75, Tim Boyle takes aim at warming weather, Europe, growth challenges and increasing competition as he pushes the potential of a $2 billion iconic Oregon company.
Celluloid forest
Oregon’s homegrown film and TV businesses are getting savvier, growing up and going places.
The Divide
Mike Green wants black America in the 21st-century tech economy. He plans to start the revolution in one of the country’s whitest cities.
Jeff Merkley hits the road
Oregon’s junior senator goes on tour to find out what business needs.
Ristretto Roasters makes its mark
Ristretto Roasters makes its mark with highly designed community spaces — and a great cup of Joe.