
The Steep Cost of Gender Bias
A study from Oregon State University College of Business suggests the best way to eliminate gender bias is to remove humans partially from the hiring process.
A study from Oregon State University College of Business suggests the best way to eliminate gender bias is to remove humans partially from the hiring process.
The newly elected commissioner for the Portland City Council loves cycling and, when he has time, watching "pre-Trump era" TV shows.
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Artificial intelligence programs that consolidate data could change perceptions of automated assistance.
Jason deVries, managing principal of Cushman & Wakefield, balances remote work with the need to mentor young employees.
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Divergent solutions for businesses reopening and renewable energy are top of mind as advocacy groups battle for votes this election season.
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Portland’s Black Lives Matter demonstrators want to reclaim a cultural and economic area of their own.
Black Lives Matter demonstrations are a mixed bag for downtown businesses.
The CEO of Umpqua Bank predicts attracting and retaining employees will become more competitive.
The managing director of Ferguson Wellman Capital Management makes the case for bringing employees back to the office.
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Bob Newcomb, CEO of SELCO Community Credit Union, forecasts a bumpy economic recovery.
Lithia Motors CFO rethinks how to measure productivity with a remote workforce.
A grassroots group aims to save small businesses in Portland’s city center from financial ruin.
As federal assistance to small business stalls, the Ashland Chamber of Commerce designs buy-local programs to support struggling stores.
As the coronavirus halts holiday market traditions, new practices emerge to help vendors boost sales.
The first in our series of interviews with business leaders on the future of work is with John Wix, managing director of Gensler's Portland office.
Normally operating in the background, COVID-19 has elevated the importance and competitive landscape of janitorial work.
Business interruption claims related to the COVID-19 pandemic are about to pick up in a big way. Results could be…
COVID-19 has caused an explosion in virtual legal work.
Artificial intelligence programs that consolidate data could change perceptions of automated assistance.
Maupin’s publicly owned fiber-optic network has made COVID-19 challenges more manageable and could accelerate the exodus of workers from cities.
A Bend delivery drone production company could play a critical role in the distribution of vaccines.
The Metro region will continue to grow as a market for data centers as the pandemic increases demand for data…
The growth of wind and solar industries brings a critical source of revenue and jobs to rural counties, and the occasional dustup over land use.
The wildfires that destroyed communities and businesses in September pose a threat to the economy if nothing is done to…
Rural land with older energy grids creates ideal conditions for solar energy companies, according to a new industry report.
As wildfires lay waste to thousands of homes and businesses, the cost of climate change is accelerating a shift in…