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Generous perks equals happy workers? Not always. Here"s what employees really want

Many Australian companies offer a range of benefits and perks to workers, hoping to attract top talent and strengthen employee loyalty......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMay 30th, 2024

Boomerang workers: helpful returnees or resented colleagues?

While movement from job to job throughout one's career is expected, little research has evaluated the effects of hiring boomerang workers—those who return to a former employer. A new study by a University of California, Davis, researcher and collea.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News17 hr. 57 min. ago

Where"s my qubit? Scientists develop technique to detect atom loss

Quiet quitting isn't just for burned out employees. Atoms carrying information inside quantum computers, known as qubits, sometimes vanish silently from their posts. This problematic phenomenon, called atom loss, corrupts data and spoils calculations.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News20 hr. 57 min. ago

Companies issuing RTO mandates “lose their best talent”: Study

Despite the risks, firms and Trump are eager to get people back into offices. Return-to-office (RTO) mandates have caused companies to lose some of their best workers, a study tra.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Children of parents not in a romantic relationship are just as happy as those in nuclear families, finds research

It's become completely normal to find a romantic partner through a bit of swiping on your phone. But could the same be about to happen for parenting? "Elective co-parenting" involves two or more people choosing to have and raise a child together outs.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Study finds digital hyperconnectivity leads to employee "techno-strain"

A new study has shown that employees are experiencing mental and physical techno-strain due to being "hyperconnected" to digital technology, making it difficult for people to switch off from work......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 17th, 2024

Amazon facing strike threats as Senate report details hidden widespread injuries

Amazon ignores strike threats, denies claims of “uniquely dangerous warehouses.” Just as Amazon warehouse workers are threatening to launch the "first large-scale" unfair labo.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Deepfakes and AI attacks are worker"s biggest security worries

Workers are more concerned about AI-backed cyberthreats and deepfakes, with many having experienced them first-hand......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 16th, 2024

Apple Intelligence botched a notification summary about Luigi Mangione, and the BBC isn’t happy

The BBC isn’t pleased with Apple Intelligence’s notification summary feature. The corporation says that the notification summary feature “generated a false headline” about Lugi Magione, who was arrested this week as the suspected killer of th.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024

How Australia"s ancient forests became an arid zone

I didn't plan to become a botanist, I just pursued activities that made me happy. Studying subjects that make you light up can guide you towards a career that doesn't really feel like work because you find it fascinating......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 13th, 2024

TikTok makes teenagers happy, says researcher

Is TikTok ruining today's youth? Not at all, according to a study led by Emilie Owens, researcher at the University of Oslo. The study is published in the journal International Research in Children's Literature......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

Apple modem roadmap, Apple Watch satellite connectivity, OLED MacBook Pro

From now through December 31, save 20% on all 9to5Mac Daily Plus, 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus, and 9to5Mac Pro annual subscriptions with promo code HOLIDAY! Visit 9to5mac.com/join to sign up. Benjamin and Chance discuss why Apple is so keen on.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

Religious people are not more generous than atheists—with one exception

Religious believers are no more generous than atheists—at least as long as they don't know what the recipient believes in. Finding this out increases generosity significantly, mainly because people give more to those who share their religion. This.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 11th, 2024

US sanctions Chinese cybersecurity company for firewall compromise, ransomware attacks

The Department of the Treasury is sanctioning Chinese cybersecurity company Sichuan Silence, and one of its employees, Guan Tianfeng, for their roles in the April 2020 compromise of tens of thousands of firewalls worldwide. Many of the victims were U.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

AI company trolls San Francisco with billboards saying “stop hiring humans”

Company boasts "AI workers" that never complain about work-life balance. Since the dawn of the generative AI era a few years ago, the march of technology—toward what tech compan.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Workplaces need to do a better job at supporting menstruating workers, says researcher

Menstrual leave employment policies allow employees experiencing painful menstrual cycle-related symptoms or illnesses, such as dysmenorrhea (painful periods) and menorrhagia (heavy bleeding) to take time off work......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 7th, 2024

T-Mobile has completely revamped its 5G home internet plans

T-Mobile has introduced new home and small business internet plans that come with more perks at lower price points than current offerings......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Providing performance information of peers is effective management tool if done in correct setting, study finds

More and more companies are gathering performance data on their employees and sharing that data among their staff. Their hope: that those employees who receive feedback that their own performance is lower than their colleagues' will be more motivated.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Vision Pro stadiums, ‘Heartstrings’ ad, and holiday tech support

From now through December 31, save 20% on all 9to5Mac Daily Plus, 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus, and 9to5Mac Pro annual subscriptions with promo code HOLIDAY! Visit 9to5mac.com/join to sign up. Benjamin and Chance reflect on their tech support an.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Former Apple employees allegedly stole $152k through donation matching scam

An alleged donation theft scheme involving six former Apple employees, tax fraud, and an inside man funneling money away from charities robbed Apple of about $152k over three years.Apple ParkLike many big companies, Apple matches donations made by em.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

CEO gender influences corporate social responsibility priorities, research suggests

Businesses are under growing pressure to do more than just make money. Employees and customers alike are increasingly paying more attention to how businesses are giving back to the community......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 4th, 2024