Committed a workplace gaffe? You will survive it (and you may even get promoted)
Nearly everybody has emailed the wrong thing to the wrong person at the wrong time. It's a leveler in modern workplaces. The consequences of errors may be immense or trivial, but not much can change that now. The error was your doing: you underperfor.....»»
Under pressure, Apple will restore Epic Games" developer account in the EU
Epic has committed to not violating Apple's App Store rules and DMA policies, and now both Apple and Epic Games are saying that Epic's third-party app store developer's account will be restored.Epic Games viral '1984' ad campaign against AppleWhat a.....»»
Building temporal resilience into jobs can help employees thrive when schedules turn upside down: Study
Managers can do much to help their workers become more resilient to inevitable time disruptions in today's workplace, says new research from The University of Texas at Austin......»»
Confidence (or its absence) is contagious in the workplace, study finds
New research by Caltech's Kirby Nielsen, assistant professor of economics and William H. Hurt Scholar, shows that the gender gap in confidence that is often held responsible for women's underachievement in the workplace is "contagious"; that is, when.....»»
Samsung promoted a video on social media that was actually shot on an iPhone
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is one of the best Android smartphones you can buy right now. Samsung is sparing no expense to promote the Galaxy … The post Samsung promoted a video on social media that was actually shot on an iPhone appeared first on BGR.....»»
"Vision Zero" road safety projects in Seattle found unlikely to have negative impacts on local business sales
Seattle is routinely listed as one of the most walkable and bike-friendly cities in the nation. The city government has committed to Vision Zero, which aims to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries completely by 2030 and embarked on a slew of.....»»
Walleye struggle with changes to timing of spring thaw, researchers find
Walleye are one of the most sought-after species in freshwater sportfishing, a delicacy on Midwestern menus and a critically important part of the culture of many Indigenous communities. They are also struggling to survive in the warming waters of th.....»»
Japan’s lunar lander surprises team by waking up from cold lunar night
Japan's lunar lander has surprised its team by successfully emerging from a bitterly cold lunar night that few thought it would survive......»»
Mindfulness at work protects against stress and burnout, study finds
A new study has revealed that employees who are more mindful in the digital workplace are better protected against stress, anxiety and overload......»»
How the Apple Watch helped a tech worker reprioritize his mental health
A new story shared by a tech worker shows how the Apple Watch can shine a light on chronic workplace stress and the importance of taking your mental health seriously.When Sharath Seeram, a 25-year-old developer from Bengaluru, started getting heart r.....»»
How bats survive Norwegian winter nights
You have probably seen bats flying at dusk. They suddenly appear on summer evenings, when other flying creatures have settled down for the night. However, they are not a common sight in Norway, because there aren't that many of them. In addition, bat.....»»
Wide variation in rates of police killings suggests unnecessary deaths
One in three police homicides could have been avoided without endangering police or the public, according to a study published in PNAS Nexus. Eight percent of all homicides of adult men in the United States are committed by police......»»
1Password acquires Kolide to improve modern workforce security
1Password announced the acquisition of Kolide, enabling businesses to meet the rising security challenges of the modern workforce that now works from anywhere and on any device. “We’ve witnessed a historic transformation of the workplace that dem.....»»
How to survive Valentine"s Day when you"re heartbroken
8 ways to forget your heartbreak on the most cursed day of the year Many Februarys ago, I went for lunch with a friend and was served a devastating blow. As I ordered a club sandwich, I caught her eyeing me nervously. "So, I have some news," sh.....»»
Investigating restrictions in the workplace that keep women from top positions in Japan and South Korea
In recent decades, women in Japan and South Korea have been catching up in terms of educational achievements and economic activity. Yet the number of women in leadership positions is still lagging behind. Ph.D. candidate Yorum Beekman investigated wh.....»»
Researchers discover that blocking an essential nutrient inhibits malaria parasite growth
Living organisms often create what is needed for life from scratch. For humans, this process means the creation of most essential compounds needed to survive. But not every living thing has this capability, such as the parasite that causes malaria, w.....»»
Another “patent troll” defeated by Cloudflare and its army of bounty seekers
Cloudflare committed $100K in bounties to “hamstring” another patent troll. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) Once again, Cloudflare has proven that its unusual defense against meritless paten.....»»
Toyota"s Texas truck factory chief promoted to head of 5 more North American assembly plants
Kevin Voelkel, president of Toyota's truck plant in San Antonio, will succeed Brian Krinock, who is retiring at the end of March......»»
Study shows how plants adapt to cold ambient temperatures and frost
As plants are sessile organisms, they must be highly flexible in their ability to adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions in order to survive. Researchers from the Department of Plant Physiology at the RPTU Kaiserslautern are investigating.....»»
Report outlines how firms can effectively increase female representation
A recent report from Ivey Business School's Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management introduces distinct strategies for achieving gender parity in the workplace, tailored to the predominant gender makeup of different industries......»»
Testing shows some bacteria could survive under Mars conditions
An international team of radiation specialists, biologists and infectious disease experts has found four types of bacteria that are capable of surviving exposure to the hostile Mars environment. In their study, published in the journal Astrobiology,.....»»