Employers should think twice before implementing peer recognition programs
In fast-paced and often rapidly changing work environments, employers continue to seek new and improved ways to recognize employees in the workplace. However, new research from the University of Waterloo suggests that public peer recognition may back.....»»
Lockly is bringing Matter and facial recognition to your front door in 2024
Lockly revealed a new smart lock with facial recognition during CES 2024, as well as a Matter hub that supports most existing smart locks......»»
Consumer group wants to end $255M “gift card loophole” for Starbucks and others
Changes to Washington's gift card laws could affect cardholders nationwide. Enlarge / Starbucks' Rewards programs are a key part of their revenue. How the company deals with unspent amounts in that app could change under new Wash.....»»
Job ads with wide pay ranges can deter applicants
As more states require employers to list compensation on job ads, a trending strategy to use very wide pay ranges could potentially harm recruitment, according to a Washington State University study......»»
Study shows 3D organization of DNA controls cell identity programs
In a complex called chromatin, long strands of DNA in cells' nuclei are tightly wrapped around a scaffolding of proteins, like a rolled-up ball of yarn. A new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators reveals that beyond providing a convenient wa.....»»
Former Lincoln marketing boss Doug Gilmour switches careers, becomes Ford dealer
Over the last 13 years, Gilmour held several positions at Ford Motor Co., in customer service and sales, including leading Lincoln's nationwide incentive programs and approving dealership buy-sells......»»
What octopus DNA tells us about Antarctic ice sheet collapse
If we want to understand the future, it's often useful to look at the past. And even more useful if you use octopus DNA to peer into worlds long gone......»»
Spacecraft sends back unusual view of Earth and the moon
Japan's uncrewed Smart Lander for Investigating the Moon mission, or SLIM, captured a rare snapshot of Earth and its moon. The race to land on the moon will bleed into 2024 as more national space programs and private companies pursue the daunti.....»»
Rite Aid is now banned from using AI facial recognition tech. Here"s why.
The FTC is banning Rite Aid from utilizing facial recognition for falsely flagging thousands of innocent customers. Rite Aid, the pharmaceutical chain that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections two months ago, has a new problem to deal wi.....»»
Auto suppliers seek protections from EV programs that might not pan out
The industry’s frenetic shift to EVs prompted the supply base to build out lines for overly ambitious volumes. Now soft demand and production delays have drastically changed the math, and it could leave suppliers holding the bag......»»
VW brand agrees to $11 billion cost savings push with labor leaders
The measures include speeding up development and production times, reducing staff costs and implementing a more efficient procurement strategy......»»
DoorDash and Uber minimum wage ruling leads companies to hit back on tipping
A DoorDash and Uber minimum wage ruling is leading to both companies implementing changes that are badly hurting the income their drivers receive from tips … more….....»»
Restored 478-key, 31-tone Moog synthesizer from 1968 sounds beautifully bizarre
Cornell staff finish the job with new technology, but keep Moog's work in place. Enlarge (credit: Ryan Young/Cornell University) Mathematician and early AI theorist David Rothenberg was fascinated by pattern recognition.....»»
Vervet monkeys follow different social "norms" and respond to "peer pressure," new long-term study shows
People living in different communities follow different social customs or norms. In some places, for instance, it might be standard practice to greet each person you see on the street, while in others that simply isn't done. In some cases, such diffe.....»»
Cattle ranchers want Florida to preserve their land. Will DeSantis, Legislature fund the programs?
Cattle rancher Billy Kempfer would love for Florida to pay him for the development rights on his land, keeping it as ranchland forever. But it all comes down to the list......»»
Many tech workers don"t think they"re getting the training they need
Survey finds tech workers aren't happy with their learning opportunities - and that's a big problem for their employers......»»
Workplace gossip can benefit employees and employers: Study
New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York shows how some workplace gossip could reduce the likelihood of employee turnover and, as a result, potentially boost an organization's effectiveness......»»
"Computer says no": More employers are using AI to recruit, increasing the risk of discrimination
Imagine being the most qualified person for a job and not getting a call-back or not being selected for an interview......»»
New approach overcomes long-standing limitations in optics to enhance the efficiency of Mie scattering
When you look up at the sky and see clouds of wondrous shapes, or struggle to peer through dense, hazy fog, you're seeing the results of "Mie scattering," which is what happens with light interacts with particles of a certain size. There is a growing.....»»
COP28: Climate cash exclusion for conflict zones to end
Commitments made at COP28 could pave the way for ending the partial exclusion of conflict countries from climate financing, but must be followed by appropriate adaptation programs, analysts say......»»
HireRight Global ID enables employers to remotely verify their candidates’ identity documents
HireRight launched its new global identity verification solution, Global ID. With identity theft and fraud on the rise—and many employees being onboarded and working remotely—it is arguably more important than ever to verify candidates’ identit.....»»