Emily Douglas

New York

Senior Editor at The Nation

Senior editor at @thenation, student at @CunySLU, proud member of @nyguild, co-founder of WAM!NYC. [email protected]

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From boardroom to breakout rooms: Manulife's playbook for thriving in a hybrid revolution

Jan 20, 2025 | hcamag.com | Emily Douglas

Katherine Macnaughton, Manulife's VP, on the importance of meeting management in remote engagement Hybrid models are no longer a ‘nice to have’ benefit – they’re becoming more of an expectation. Research from International Workplace Group found that 40% of employees are less likely to quit or become demotivated at work if their organization offers a hybrid working model.
'Melting pot': Inside Lindt Canada's sweet people strategy

Dec 16, 2024 | hcamag.com | Emily Douglas

VP of HR discusses metrics, leadership development and 'listening sessions' In 1836, in a small confectionary shop in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland, David Sprüngli and his son began producing chocolate. Little did they know at the time that this tiny operation would grow to become one of the best-loved chocolatiers in the world. Now with over 14,500 employees, taking in sales of CHF 5.2 billion a year, Lindt is a household name.
‘This is not just a place to come to work’

Jul 28, 2024 | hcamag.com | Emily Douglas

Rodney Hanratty, head of people and culture at Zurich, talks about importance of employee wellbeing As the old adage goes, the only real constant is change. And while humans are remarkably good at adapting, ongoing and rapid uncertainty and volatility can take its toll and in some cases, cause harm – especially in the workplace.
The making of an animal shelter super mentor

Jul 4, 2024 | bestfriends.org | Emily Douglas

It started with a piece of pizza and a kitten named Earl. In 2013, Savannah Rigley McDonald was working for a housing nonprofit called Rebuilding Together Southwest Illinois. One afternoon, while working on a wheelchair-accessible ramp for a house, she noticed a gray kitten darting around the job site.
Vacant land purchases - why they present a different challenge

Jul 3, 2024 | mpamag.com | Emily Douglas

Here are some strategies to get ahead By 03 Jul 2024 Lending on vacant land presents both unique challenges and opportunities compared to traditional residential mortgages. Alexa DePaolo (pictured), senior mortgage loan officer at Edge Home Finance, told Mortgage Professional America how she evaluates and underwrites loans for vacant land purchases – and it’s not as easy as it sounds. “The pre-approval process is almost identical,” she said.
Grappling with climate change

Jun 21, 2024 | insurancebusinessmag.com | Emily Douglas

Catastrophe & Flood By Jun 21, 2024 Share Hurricane season started on June 1 and 200,000 people across several US states have suffered power cuts after deadly tornadoes and thunderstorms ravaged the region in recent weeks. The severe weather claimed at least 23 lives over the Memorial Day weekend, injuring hundreds and leaving widespread destruction – and forecasters are predicting this hurricane season could be America’s worst ever.
'Thinking outside the box'

Jun 6, 2024 | benefitsandpensionsmonitor.com | Emily Douglas

Making critical illness coverage a cornerstone benefit By Jun 06, 2024 As a provider of supplemental insurance, it’s important to Dante DeDominicis, national VP at Allstate Benefits Canada, to have a seamless process, making it easier for administrators to act quickly and efficiently. Speaking to BPM, DeDominicis says that when it comes to driving innovation and growth it’s essential to partner closely with all stakeholders in the value chain.
How one perfectionist now thrives in reinsurance leadership

May 28, 2024 | insurancebusinessmag.com | Emily Douglas

Reinsurance By May 28, 2024 Share Having played a pivotal role in coordinating the operational side of acquisitions development, as well as dealing with information systems for strategic analysis, Ritesh Behl (pictured), chief operating officer for North America at Acrisure Re, believes success lies in collaboration.
Taking agriculture reinsurance to new heights

May 21, 2024 | insurancebusinessmag.com | Emily Douglas

Reinsurance By May 21, 2024 Share Bill Fischer (pictured) really sees himself as more of an agricultural person rather than an insurance one. Bill is a 25-year veteran of the crop insurance sector and holds a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics from North Dakota State University.
Navigating the new normal

Apr 26, 2024 | benefitsandpensionsmonitor.com | Emily Douglas

Managing benefits costs and challenges in a stubborn economy By Apr 26, 2024 With the cost of living rising and inflation remaining stubbornly high, employee benefits plans are more important than ever. However, with technology becoming ever-more intrinsic, ESG rising in importance to employees and questions around pension planning abundant, employers are scrambling to keep up with the ongoing industry changes.

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Emily Douglas @EmilySDouglas

17 Jan 25

The definitive piece, by @joanwalsh of course, on why Kamala Harris didn’t win enough women voters to send herself to the White House: https://t.co/Ur3iU3DWZN

Emily Douglas @EmilySDouglas

16 Jan 25

A really smart piece on the lack of mass movement organizing on the left. I think we all know this is missing on some level, and this explains why:

Nina Luo @theninaluo

For @thenation I wrote on the profound lack of strategy in philanthropy: Whether we like it or not, funding is the primary incentive structure that remakes the American left...if the money is unstrategic, the work itself will also be unstrategic. https://t.co/H6ZHMkhXfz

Emily Douglas @EmilySDouglas

4 Dec 24

Congratulations, Gaby, this is so exciting!!!