Navigating reality has become an almost constant shock to the system. With the ongoing cost of living crisis, wars, political polarisation, and global environmental issues, life’s stresses are becoming increasingly difficult to escape. With individuals and collectives in a perpetual state of disturbance, peop...

The growing prevalence of digital point of sale systems, combined with rising inflation, has begun to wear on Americans’ generosity, resulting in widespread ‘tipping fatigue’. In turn, some people are calling on restaurants to pay their employees better rather than making them rely on tips.

Amid a supply chain crisis and geopolitical instability, the start of 2022 has seen many Americans experience a sudden rise in everyday costs. What tactics are they employing to cope with this increase, and how can brands both manage their bottom lines and better serve their customers?

With restaurants reopening and people booking far in advance, eateries across America are suffering from the same problem: not enough staff. A workforce that pre-pandemic was considered disposable finds itself in a position of power, with employers offering better bonuses and packages.

The pandemic has reshaped the way people think about work. They’re moving away from jobs that don’t allow them time for themselves, their family, and hobbies, and instead to ones they’re passionate about. Canvas8 spoke to eight Americans about how the pandemic has changed their career values.