‘How to hire’ is the new ‘how to conserve runway’
Thanks for reading Startups Weekly. Want the weekly digest in your inbox every Saturday? Sign up here. When COVID-19 first began to infect the world, my interviews with venture capitalists all somewhat fit into the same mold. Investors would tell m.....»»
Feds seize 13 more DDoS-for-hire platforms in ongoing international crackdown
The DDoS whack-a-mole game between law enforcement and miscreants continues. Enlarge / A domain seizure notice from the Justice Department, showing the national seals of several other governments. The US Justice Departm.....»»
Need Help? These Are the Best places to hire people online
Your business deserves the best employees. Here's a look at the best places to hire people online to help improve the recruit process for you......»»
In protecting land for wildlife, size matters—here"s what it takes to conserve very large areas
Driving north on state Highway 66 through the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in central Montana, it's easy to miss a small herd of bison lounging just off the road behind an 8-foot fence. Each winter, heavy snows drive bison out of Wyoming's Yellows.....»»
TUC: UK government failing to protect workers from AI
Union group claims using artificial intelligence to hire and fire staff could lead to greater discrimination......»»
TUC: Government failing to protect workers from AI
Union group claims using artificial intelligence to hire and fire staff could lead to greater discrimination......»»
Magna says human trafficking suit filed against it is ‘without merit’
The lawsuit, filed in Ontario Superior Court, alleges that the supplier "chose to illegally recruit and hire foreign workers and violate" the Employment Standards Act......»»
India"s tiger population rises above 3,000
India's wild tiger population—by far the largest in the world—has risen above 3,000, according to a census released Sunday, boosting efforts to conserve the endangered species......»»
Researchers propose a new technology-centered focus to study and conserve coral reefs
The scope and scale of threats facing coral reefs demand new ways of approaching the questions that need to be answered in order to ensure the future of reefs worldwide. That's the conclusion of a paper released in print today by a multi-disciplinary.....»»
Virgin Orbit formally enters bankruptcy, seeking a buyer
Branson further cements his position as a "senior" creditor. Enlarge / LauncherOne arrives on the runway at Long Beach Airport for a fit check with Cosmic Girl in October 2018. (credit: Virgin Orbit/Greg Robinson) Virgin.....»»
The value of human choice in HR decisions
Human resources managers are frequently turning to artificial intelligence to help make employment decisions, leaning on recommendations from algorithms to decide who to interview and who to hire. Traditional interviews can be costly and prior behavi.....»»
Running a security program before your first security hire
In this Help Net Security video, Matt Spitz, Head of Engineering at Vanta, talks about pragmatic security and illustrates what a small company with limited resources needs to do to lay the groundwork for effective protection. The post Running a secur.....»»
Water restrictions lifted for 7 million in Southern California, but region still urged to conserve
Mandatory water restrictions are being lifted for nearly 7 million people across Southern California following winter storms that have boosted reservoirs and eased a severe shortage that emerged during the state's driest three-year period on record......»»
EU tells Elon Musk to hire more staff to moderate Twitter
Regulators are concerned that platform aims to use more volunteers and AI for moderation. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Elon Musk and the EU are in a dispute over the Twitter owner’s plan to use mor.....»»
DOJ will hire more data experts to scrutinize digital monopolies, antitrust chief says
The Justice Department will expand its stable of data experts charged with analyzing how businesses use and abuse consumer data to violate US antitrust law, the agency's antitrust chief told CNN in an onstage interview Monday......»»
Global chipmaking giant TSMC plans to hire 6,000 employees this year
Semiconductor giant TSMC plans to add more than 6,000 jobs this year, despite a broader slowdown in demand for chips......»»
Apple"s new hire will help build video ad business for Apple TV+
Apple has recently hired an ad executive for Apple TV+ as the company is considering moving into the video advertising business.Apple TV+ might get adsA new report from The Information reveals that the company hired Lauren Fry, an advertising executi.....»»
Effort to help pollinators shows successes, limitations
Although not quite the bee's knees, a three-year effort to conserve bee populations by introducing pollinator habitat in North Carolina agricultural areas showed some positive effects, as bee abundance and diversity increased in the studied areas......»»
Meet the "Martha Stewart of tech"
Some people hire florists and caterers when planning their wedding. Former Google employee Brit Morin brought on a programmer to create a custom app......»»
How Apple avoided Big Tech"s mass layoffs
Apple has not had to make thousands of employees redundant because it was careful not to hire too many over the pandemic — and new figures show just how careful it was.Tim Cook has already said that Apple is being cautious in its recruitment follow.....»»
Apple splits HR and retail lead duties with new hire
Carol Surface joins Apple as the company's first Chief People Officer, taking over human resources responsibilities from the current head of retail, Deirdre O'Brien.Apple hires new head of HRApple hired Deirdre O'Brien in 2019 to take over people and.....»»