Remote work hasn’t cut down on workplace harassment

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TECH Big in-person tech conferences are finally bouncing back 40,000 people just attended Lisbon’s Web Summit. And in January, CES will go on in Las Vegas, albeit with new COVID-19 precautions and a virtual component. READ MORE   impact We don’t actually know how much CO2 humans are emitting each year The uncertainty makes it hard for governments to make concrete pledges—and to hold them accountable. READ MORE   co.design Trump let this beloved ice rink fall to pieces. A new partnership is bringing it back to life Wollman Rink fell into disrepair under the Trump Organization. This weekend, it reopens with a new look. READ MORE   news Some of Beyond Meat’s excuses for its stock troubles are laughable As shares of Beyond Meat fell 19% on Thursday, the company’s explanations don’t pass the smell test. READ MORE   Infrastructure This is how Biden should spend the $1.2 trillion on infrastructure Political strategist Bradley Tusk and former Illinois Deputy Governor Bob Greenlee offer their advice on how President Biden should start using the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill for the biggest political impact. READ MORE   RECOMMENDER Canada Goose’s new boots are stylish (and warm) as hell After more than 60 years making the world’s warmest coats, Canada Goose has designed two pairs of boots that will keep your feet toasty. READ MORE   NEWS J&J splits: What you need to know Shares of Johnson & Johnson rose in pre-market trading Friday after the multinational health giant said it plans to split its operations into two separate publicly traded firms. One company would focus on consumer health products and the other on pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The latter would retain the name Johnson & Johnson.  The news follows a similar move by General Electric, which earlier this week said it would split up into three separate companies.  J&J expects the separation to be completed within 18 months to two years. Check out the latest news stories here. FREE SPONSORED E-BOOK OF THE DAY Meaningful Work: How to Find Focus and Happiness in Your Career Click here to download your free e-book.     Thanks for reading! Have questions or comments? Email us at newsletters@fastcompany.com. Have a great day! SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER   Support Our Journalism for as Little as $1.99/Month Join Fast Company Premium   If you don’t want to receive Compass anymore, unsubscribe here If you were forwarded Compass and like it, subscribe here View this newsletter online 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10007-2195