A Primer for Business Journalists, From Bookkeeping to Deciphering Financial Statements
Paul Fischer, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, gives reporters Accounting 101.
Covering Small Business Infrastructure: What Journalists Need to Know
Small Business Majority founder and CEO John Arensmeyer told journalists to look beyond bridges and bricks and mortar when it comes to small business infrastructure.
Business Reporting Beyond the Bottom Line
Local Angle Key to Covering Big Business Stories Effectively
Pulitzer winner Brody Mullins, NPR's Rafael Nam and Olivia Evans of the Louisville Courier-Journal offered expert insights on telling compelling business stories that resonate with all audiences.
Covering Tariffs: What’s at Stake for Small Businesses
Trade Wars Take Toll On American Small Businesses
Former WTO Representative Dennis Shea joined Tristan Wright of Lost Boy Cider and Barton O'Brien of BayDog to explore the impact of Trump administration tariffs on small business owners.
Turning Data into Dollars: AI for Small Businesses
AI Can Be A Small Business 'Secret Superpower'
Balaji Padmanabhan and Norma McCowin of the University of Maryland's Smith Business School helped journalists process information about how small businesses can boost the bottom line by adopting AI.
Investigating Nonprofits: David Fahrenthold Shares His Secrets
Pulitzer Winner: 'Nobody Regulates These Things'
New York Times investigative reporter Fahrenthold tells journalists how to find where billions of dollars wind up.
Taking Care of Business, The Downtown DC BID Way
Downtown DC Seeks Revival Amid Crime Concerns, COVID Impact
Ebony Walton and Mark Simpson of the Downtown DC Business Improvement District unpacked details of a post-pandemic strategy to revive a battered business and retail sector.
Immigration Policy and Business: Understanding the Link
How Immigration Trends Affect American Economic Stability
Julia Gelatt of the Migration Policy Institute answers immigration FAQs about U.S. employment, economy and businesses.
Why Regional Food Business Centers Mattered
Farmers Of Color Hit Hardest By Canceled USDA Program
Capital B News Journalist Aallyah Wright and farmer P. J. Haynie III explain the knock endured when the Trump administration axed millions of dollars in logistical support for farmers.
Bipartisan U.S. Free Trade Push Likely Gone for Generations, Sánchez Says
Former U.S. Commerce Trade Undersecretary Francisco Sánchez on Tariffs, Labor, Manufacturing and Supply Chains.
Limited Housing Supply, Shrinking Workforce are ‘Real’ Problems for U.S.
Why young people are waiting longer to see their "piece of the pie" increase.
Business Journalists Share Tips on Unrelenting News Cycle
Getting Sources on Record 'Seems to Get Harder Every Year'
Rebecca Tan of The Washington Post, Peter Landers of The Wall Street Journal and Daniel Moss of Bloomberg share business journalism advice.
Harvard Growth Lab Ranks Countries on Economic Complexity
Journalists Can Crack the Code on How Trade Fuels Countries and Regions
Harvard University Growth Lab researchers Annie White and Sebastian Bustos explored economic development data to yield valuable insights on global trade for NPF International Trade fellows.
In Trump Economy, One Thing Is Certain
'Trump Likes Tariffs' and 'Real' Economy of Past
"Tariffs are here to stay," even as deadlines shift, says Trinh Nguyen, economist at Natixis. In this way, Trump will reorganize global trade.
China’s Big Problem? Its Own Consumers
No Sign China's Economic Imbalance Will Reverse, Researcher Says
Under consumption and over capacity is a problem for China – and thus the world economy, says Chen Gang of the East Asian Institute.
Parag Khanna: ‘Never Bet Against Globalization’
'Asianization of Asia' Is the Biggest Story of the 21st Century, Author Says
Parag Khanna sees Asia in the “sweet spot” in the world economy: young demographics, low wages and political stability.
Bilahari Kausikan: U.S. Role in World is Undergoing ‘Fundamental Shift’
Former Singapore Diplomat: The End is Not Nigh
Bilahari Kausikan, longtime Singapore diplomat, challenges journalists against the idea that America is exceptional and conflicts are out of the ordinary.
As E-Commerce Changes Loom, What Journalists Need to Know
Data, Digital Economy Takes Center Stage in Global Trade
The global digital economy is on the brink of major change, with the World Trade Organization e-commerce moratorium poised not to be renewed, paving way for tariffs.
Workplace Bullying vs. Harassment vs. Toxic Work Environment
Understanding How to Report on Bad Things Happening at Work
Dennis Stolle of the American Psychological Association says 52 million Americans have experienced workplace bullies.
Mental Health Journalists: ‘Empathy Is My Superpower’
The Human Element Comes Into Play in Business and Health Reporting
William Wan of the Washington Post and Caroline Colvin of HR Dive share varying approaches to producing most-read mental health stories.
Why Employers Are Investing Heavily In Employee Mental Health
There's a Solid Business Case for Supporting Employee Mental Health
Workplace well-being experts Clare Miller, Pamela Rich and Carrie Grogan unpacked the elements of a successful employee mental health support strategy.
How Job Uncertainty Affects Mental Health
Accepting the New Reality of Uncertain Employment
Psychotherapist Jason Wang explained to NPF journalists how to cover the realities of unstable job markets in the U.S.
Workplace Mental Health Isn’t a Perk – It’s a Must
“Mental health in the workplace is no longer a perk – it’s a strategic imperative," Kathy Pike, CEO of One Mind, told NPF journalists.
U.S.-China Trade War: Do We Have a Winner?
U.S. Tariffs on China Missed the Mark, Economists Say
Singapore Management University's Yuan Mei and East Asian Institute's Chen Gang talk about where they see China's economy headed.
Journalists Can Track Effectiveness, from EAPs to Mental Health Apps
How to Cover Human Resource Efforts on Mental Health
"This app is not going to cure your severe mental illness," but the hope is it improves resilience for frontline workers, says Dimagi's Lauren Magoun.
Mental Health Benefits Help Bottom Line, Too
Mental Wellness Programs Aren't Just Good for Employees
McKinsey Health Institute estimates that there's $3.7 trillion to $11.7 trillion of value if all companies invested in employee well-being, says Kana Enomoto.
Is Your Mental Health Journalism Intersectional?
Covering workplace mental health requires consideration of race, socioeconomics and disabilities
Therapists Sabrina Taylor and Jason Wang join EEOC counsel Sarah DeCosse to talk about why workplace mental health is anything but cookie-cutter.
Workplace Mental Health Efforts That Actually Work
The Framework for Having a Healthy Company is a Culture of Health, Expert Says
"Healthy workers contribute to business success," says Dr. Ron Goetzel of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Is PsyCap The Next Big Thing in Workplace Mental Health?
Psychological Capital Can Help Organizations Rebound, APA Researcher Finds
Psychological capital measures hope, efficacy, resilience and optimism in the workplace, says Dr. Dennis Stolle of the American Psychological Association.
4 Ways to Foster ‘A Culture of Well-Being’
Building Better Mental Health Practices in the Workplace
Psychologist Nabil El-Ghoroury breaks down mental health at the organizational, managerial and individual level.
Ai-Jen Poo: Caregiving ‘Became My Obsession’
Ai-Jen Poo of the National Domestic Workers Alliance Describes Experience with Grandparents
Unpaid family caregivers outnumber paid long-term workers tenfold, leading many to ask: Who's caring for the caregivers?
Trade Industry Lacks Key Data
Insufficient Data, Inaccurate Assumptions
Established companies often “clueless about trade agreements,” said Deborah Elms of the Asian Trade Center.
Climate Change Threatens Asian Trade
Climate Change Threatens Food Security
Attacking climate change creates jobs and investment opportunities, say Lim Tuang Liang and Syed Mubarak.
India’s Regional Rise to Power
IPEF Provides Unique Opportunity
For India, geopolitics affect economics. James Crabtree of the IISS and Amitendu Palit of NUS explain how.
Politics Slow ASEAN’s Economic Agreements
Be Wary of Shifting Goalposts
The ASEAN Economic Community aims to connect Asian economies. Yet full integration may be impossible, says National University of Singapore’s Denis Hew.
The Troubling ‘Patchwork’ of U.S. Child Labor Laws
Who Decides What Labor is Appropriate?
Child labor can mean a first job, or it can mean something far more exploitative. Jennifer Sherer of the Economic Policy Institute asks who should decide.
How to Cover Bank Failures
Know What Agencies Are Involved in the Banking Crisis, AP Financial Reporter Advises
Two U.S. banks failed in March 2023. AP U.S. Treasury reporter Fatima Hussein shares her tips on covering the 2023 global banking crisis.
As Workplace Mental Health Worsens, Some Companies Step Up
Need a Mental Health Day?
Toxic bosses, burnout, turnover and unionization prompt new emphasis on workplace well-being.
Pete Buttigieg on Rail, Infrastructure & Inequality
Republican senators ‘have a wonderful opportunity to put their money where their mouth is,’ Buttigieg says.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says the Keystone Pipeline leak requires third-party analysis and explains the rail negotiation breakdown.
Fueling a Healthy Multigenerational Workplace
Fueling Intergeneration Understanding and Cooperation in the Workforce
Ageism rules in the multigenerational workplace, costing the American economy billions. Experts weigh in on how to stop the loss of dollars and talent.
