http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:30:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/app-economy-jobs-headlines.html Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:00:46 +0000 Half a million have been employed by companies who are leveraging new opportunities in the tech world.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/99-percent-america.html Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:30:09 +0000 The US population has half of of the world's top earners.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/who-spends-more-during-the-holidays-men-or-women-headlines.html Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:25:02 +0000 More women are actually reacting to the recession and spending less.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/cafe-chain-focuses-recruitment-of-ex-offenders-homeless-headlines.html Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:50:40 +0000 UK-based Pret A Manger is to hire 70 apprentices in the new year, recruiting from disadvantaged backgrounds]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/infographic-of-how-americans-spend-during-the-holidays-headlines.html Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:00:23 +0000 'Tis the season to spend on gifts for loved ones. How have Americans parted with their cash in the past?]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/toyotas-life-after-santa-campaign-shows-reindeers-lives-after-layoff.html Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:00:05 +0000 The automobile company showcases the funny side of moving forward after a layoff in their new Prius holiday campaign.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/rolls-royce-bolsters-uk-economy-with-85-of-sales-abroad-headlines.html Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:30:20 +0000 The engineering company, expected to make a $1.6 bn profit before taxes, is one of Britain's biggest powerhouses.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/detailed-study-reveals-that-consumers-are-dissatisfied-headlines.html Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:22:53 +0000 44% feel worse off in 2011 than they did in 2010, and many are changing food and beverage habits to make ends meet, among other conclusions.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/u-s-households-headed-by-those-65-and-older-have-47-times-more-wealth-than-younger-households-headlines.html Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:39:09 +0000 Typical net worth of younger households is 68% less today than it was in 1984.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/whole-foods-is-strong-despite-recession-headlines.html Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:53:36 +0000 The natural and organic grocery store has managed to keep costs down and maintain integrity and economic growth despite the economy.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/wmmna-art-in-the-unplanned-edges-of-the-city.html Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:49:58 +0000 An exhibition in Madrid explores how people use and create the space outside the planned limits of cities.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/micki-krimmel-sharing-is-caring-the-economy-of-collaborative-consumption-video.html Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:19:28 +0000 The founder of NeighborGoods talks about how through the creation of new economic models, we can get the most use out of things we buy and create bonds within our communities.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/the-de-coupling-of-confidence-and-spending-headlines.html Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:15:17 +0000 A long-standing economic assumption is being challenged.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/us-retail-sales-rise-at-fastest-pace-in-seven-months-headlines.html Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:10:23 +0000 Retail sales in the United States surged at their strongest pace in seven months in September as consumers stepped up their spending.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/why-americans-should-learn-to-love-the-renminbi-headlines.html Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:51:47 +0000 Disparities in income between American and Chinese workers are shrinking.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/germany-may-buy-greeks-sunshine-headlines.html Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:42:55 +0000 Greece is hoping that solar energy can help the country out of its debt crisis. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/worlds-first-local-e-curency-allows-users-to-pay-by-sms.html Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:14:05 +0000 The Brixton Pound is the first local currency that will be available as an e-currency, designed to promote spending in local stores.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/facebook-to-provide-up-to-10-million-in-free-advertising-for-u-s-businesses-headlines.html Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:09:34 +0000 In an effort to help small businesses and create jobs, the site will be giving away ad credits as well as advice about how to reach customers using Facebook.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/social-clout-is-tomorrows-cash-headlines.html Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:24:27 +0000 Is a 'digital, networked economy' set to replace our cash-based economy?]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/daniel-altman-why-china-wont-rule-the-world-anytime-soon.html Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:27:02 +0000 Economist predicts that 'deep factors' including endemic corruption and a Confucian business culture, will limit China's growth, slowing its growth and causing it to surrender the top spot shortly after becoming the world's biggest economy.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/chinas-chance-to-be-the-wests-economic-savior-headlines.html Mon, 26 Sep 2011 02:55:09 +0000 What can China do to stave off another economic downturn?]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/americas-jobless-future-headlines.html Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:37:42 +0000 The recession has had the biggest impact on the American economy since the Great Depression.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/worlds-apart-%e2%80%93-the-neighbourhoods-that-sum-up-a-divided-america-headlines.html Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:02:09 +0000 The contrasting lifestyles of residents of New York's Upper East Side and the South Bronx illustrates the widening gap between the rich and poor.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/chinas-green-economist-stirring-a-shift-away-from-gdp-headlines.html Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:00:01 +0000 Niu Wenyuan's 'quality index' measures the economy not just by size, but by sustainability, social equality and ecological impact.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/brand-usa-sees-1-trillion-wiped-off-value-by-rating-cut-headlines.html Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:29:44 +0000 The loss of the country's triple-A credit rating caused a decrease of more than $1 trillion off the value of 'Brand USA.']]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/summer-movie-attendance-continues-to-erode-headlines.html Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:40:48 +0000 Despite the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2, summer movie attendance was at its lowest since 1997 this year.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/us-counts-the-cost-of-nine-months-of-unprecedented-weather-extremes.html Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:58:22 +0000 The US has already seen ten major weather disasters in the first nine months of 2011.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/responsible-creativity-culture-video.html Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:59:01 +0000 A panel discussion at the 2011 PSFK Conference in NYC on how sustainability is being embraced in society, small businesses and industries.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/china-shopping-like-its-not-maos-business-headlines.html Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:36:24 +0000 Middle class Chinese are working hard but also shopping like never before and it's playing a significant part in strengthening China's economy.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/two-track-economy-profit-on-wall-street-recession-on-main-headlines.html Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:36:20 +0000 In America's deeply dysfunctional economy, unemployment is stuck at a 'new normal' of 9%, while corporate profits race ahead. ]]>