Grovemade’s Apple-compatible tech accessories are beautifully handmade out of natural wood in Portland, Oregon, and ship around the world. Co-founder Ken Tomita on making an artisanal craft product into a global brand

Two research groups urged the federal government to take action to protect the electric grid from physical attacks, rather than leave security decisions in the hands of the utility industry.

There is a particular, awful feeling you get working in a company that is sinking. You can tell the minute you walk in the door that the energy is off.  If you pay attention to the vibe you get on a job interview, you'll know when a company is broken. People don't look you in the eye. No one wants to be there, but you might take the job regardless if you're out of other options.

Many of us in HR and Leadership circles – I am among them – bemoan the negativity that springs up during the process of recruiting employees, affecting positive candidate experience and your employer brand.  One would think companies would have a stake in ensuring candidates, whether they are hired or not, have a positive experience with the hiring company and your recruiting process. Others might point out that not getting the job is in itself enough to sour the candidate on the company if he or she is passed over.

London's buses have gone cashless. From July 6, you can't use coins or banknotes on buses – you can only use London's “ Oyster” prepaid smartcards, its short-term general travel tickets known as “Travelcards”, or contactless bank cards. You can still buy Travelcards and top-up Oyster cards with cash, of course. But paying the driver of the bus with the last of your small change is now a thing of the past.