News from August 2025
How companies are redefining the value of quality in customer service
By Flexible Work News | Aug 7, 2025
Customer service is increasingly being recognized as a strategic factor in business growth, rather than just an operational expense.
How therapy can help address internalized racism
By Flexible Work News | Aug 6, 2025
Internalized racism can affect people of color in various ways, often leading to feelings of inadequacy or the desire to hide aspects of their identity.
GreenPal says most customers get lawns mowed within 24 hours
By Flexible Work News | Aug 6, 2025
Falling behind on lawn care is a common issue for many homeowners, especially when weather, equipment problems, or busy schedules get in the way.
Airbnb reports higher bookings and launches new services in Q2 2025
By Flexible Work News | Aug 6, 2025
Airbnb reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, noting growth in bookings, revenue, and margins.
Instacart partners with Bottlecapps to expand retail media options for alcohol brands
By Flexible Work News | Aug 6, 2025
Instacart has announced a partnership with Bottlecapps, an e-commerce platform that serves over 1,300 alcohol retailers in the United States and Canada.
Shipt highlights learning experiences from 2025 summer internship program
By Flexible Work News | Aug 6, 2025
Shipt concluded its sixth annual summer internship program, welcoming nearly two dozen interns from a range of colleges and universities.
Amazon announces early redemption of $1 billion in notes due December 2025
By Flexible Work News | Aug 6, 2025
Amazon.com, Inc. has announced plans to redeem all of its outstanding 5.200% Notes due December 3, 2025, as well as those issued by Whole Foods Market, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary.
How families can address sibling rivalry using expert-backed strategies
By Flexible Work News | Aug 6, 2025
Sibling rivalry is a common experience for many families, with children often moving quickly from moments of play to arguments over seemingly minor issues.
Coping strategies highlighted for those grieving after suicide loss
By Flexible Work News | Aug 6, 2025
Grieving after a suicide loss is a complex and isolating experience, according to mental health professionals at Talkspace.
Amazon expands autos platform to include used and certified pre-owned vehicles
By Flexible Work News | Aug 6, 2025
Amazon Autos has announced an expansion of its platform to include used and certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles.
How families can address children's back-to-school anxiety
By Flexible Work News | Aug 6, 2025
As summer ends and the school year approaches, many families experience a shift in mood, sometimes referred to as the back-to-school blues.
Top trending global beach destinations see surge amid extreme heat
By Flexible Work News | Aug 6, 2025
This summer, rising temperatures have led travelers to seek relief at beach destinations worldwide.
Liveops highlights flexible customer service strategies for wealth management sector
By R. A. Godfrey | Aug 5, 2025
Companies in the financial services sector often face periods of high customer demand during events such as tax season, quarter-end reporting, or market volatility.
Enclave Coworking announces opening of third DC-area location in Union Market
By Flexible Work News | Aug 5, 2025
Enclave Coworking announced the opening of its third Washington, D.C.-area location in Union Market on Monday, July 6, at 1309 5th St NE above the Union Market food hall.
Amazon expands serverless database lineup with launch of DocumentDB Serverless
By Flexible Work News | Aug 3, 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, has announced the general availability of Amazon DocumentDB Serverless, a managed document database service compatible with MongoDB.
AWS partners with Techstars on global bootcamps for underrepresented startup founders
By Flexible Work News | Aug 3, 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Techstars have announced a new global initiative aimed at supporting underrepresented startup founders.
Kongsberg Satellite Services expands partnership with Amazon Web Services for satellite communications
By Flexible Work News | Aug 3, 2025
Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) has announced an expanded collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) aimed at improving solutions for space mission applications.
Grubhub's Megan Mergener discusses leadership strategies in logistics
By Flexible Work News | Aug 2, 2025
Megan Mergener, Senior Director of Logistics at Grubhub, discussed her career transition from finance to logistics and shared insights on leadership and team management within the company.
Amazon reports record Prime Day 2025 with help from new metro Atlanta facility
By A. A. Comstock | Aug 1, 2025
Amazon announced that Prime Day 2025 was its largest event to date, with customers saving billions across more than 35 product categories.