Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ:MSFT) 2023 Global Diversity & Inclusion report revealed a contentious issue: disparities in pay — particularly where white employees are paid less than their counterparts in the name of “pay equity.” Microsoft acknowledged the discrepancy, attributing it to factors that legitimately influence total pay.” It reveals that all racial and ethnic minority groups combined earn $1.007 for every $1 earned by white employees in the U.S. with the same job title, level and tenure.
(Bloomberg) Someday soon, plug-in cars may no longer need a plug. Electric car drivers would simply pull into a specialized parking space when it’s time to power up, wait for a light on their dashboard to switch on, and then hop out of the car and go about their day.Most Read from BloombergYour 401(k) Will Be Gone Within a DecadeLargest Covid Vaccine Study Yet Finds Links to Health ConditionsPlay VideoUS Tells Allies Russia May Launch Anti-Satellite Nuclear Weapon Into Space This YearUS Stock
Wireless EV charging allows plug-in cars to charge without cords. It uses magnetic resonance and a charging pad, similar to wireless phone charging. Challenges include slow charging speeds and lack of infrastructure. However, the future of wireless charging looks promising with ongoing developments and interest from major automakers like Tesla.