How companies can improve the retention of employees returning from abroad
Multinational enterprises are currently facing a serious challenge. These organizations are companies with multiple locations or operations around the world. They often send employees abroad on assignments so they can gain personal growth and promoti.....»»
Google won’t honor medical leave during its layoffs, outraging employees
Ex-Googler says she was laid off from her hospital bed shortly after giving birth. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Would you believe that Google's mass firings from January are still going on? Google's reported mishandli.....»»
Carbon nanotube films as ultrasensitive photodetectors: Progress and challenges
Semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotubes (s-SWCNTs) are being used to develop a third generation of optimized shortwave infrared photodetectors that will improve pixel size, weight, power consumption, performance and cost over photodetectors mad.....»»
US investigates TikTok owner ByteDance’s surveillance of journalists
ByteDance said it condemned actions of its former employees. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) New reports say the US Justice Department is investigating TikTok-owner ByteDance over recent revelations that employ.....»»
FCC cracks down on spammy text messages
The Federal Communications Commission is cracking down on spammy text messages with new rules for telecom companies, citing a surge of consumer complaints in recent years tied to unwanted robotexts......»»
Trustwave partners with Trellix to improve detection and response for security teams
Trustwave and Trellix have formed a strategic partnership to bring visibility and more precise detection and response to security teams defending against cyberthreats. Trustwave’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provides enterprises across the.....»»
TSMC may plan another price hike to respond to rising costs
TSMC may consider another price hike in the second half of 2023 to respond to its ever-increasing manufacturing costs, according to sources at semiconductor equipment companies......»»
FCC orders phone companies to block scam text messages
First robotext rule requires blocking of texts from invalid and unused numbers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | B4LLS) The Federal Communications Commission today finalized rules requiring mobile carriers to block robote.....»»
Researchers prepare for quantum sensing in outer space
As part of a new NASA Quantum Pathways Institute consisting of a multi-university research team, UC Santa Barbara professor of electrical and computer engineering Daniel Blumenthal will help to build technology and tools to improve measurement of imp.....»»
Siri might get an AI boost, after testing improvements in tvOS
Apple is reportedly increasing its AI efforts after recent moves from other companies, and tvOS appears to be the first testing platform for an upgraded Siri.Apple might boost Siri's smartsGoogle and Microsoft have been including more artificial inte.....»»
Belkin takes “big step back” from Matter, endangering universal smart home standard
But there are still many devices from other companies that will support Matter. Enlarge / Several of Belkin's Wemo smart home accessories support the Thread networking protocol, but the company is holding off on Matter support fo.....»»
Belkin takes “a big step back” from Matter, endangering universal smart home standard
But there are still many devices from other companies that will support Matter. Enlarge / Several of Belkin's Wemo smart home accessories support the Thread networking protocol, but the company is holding off on Matter support fo.....»»
Google"s Swiss employees strike - again - as 200 jobs cut
Workers are fighting back in offices around the world as Google continues to cut costs and lay workers off......»»
New tool identifies which cells will best repair muscles
Cells harvested from your own muscles could one day improve or even save your life if you are suffering from muscle loss after disease or an injury. The implantation of muscle cells offers an incredibly promising treatment for conditions such as musc.....»»
The EV startup boom is over. Companies are now trying to avoid a bust.
Many EV startups are struggling to pay their bills. They are contending with higher costs, government probes, lawsuits, C-suite turnover and investor burnout in a high-interest-rate environment. For many, the EV startup boom is turning into a bummer......»»
Employees tend to avoid taking breaks despite high levels of stress
Heavy workloads make employees feel a greater need for a break, but new research finds they may actually discourage employees from taking breaks at work despite causing high levels of stress, fatigue, and poor performance......»»
FCC officials owned stock in Comcast, Charter, AT&T, and Verizon, watchdog says
US law prohibits FCC employees from owning stock in firms regulated by the agency. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) The Federal Communications Commission should be investigated for letting employees own stock.....»»
Fines for breaking US pollution laws can vary widely among states—the disparity may violate the Constitution
It's expensive to pollute the water in Colorado. The state's median fine for companies caught violating the federal Clean Water Act is over US$30,000, and violators can be charged much more. In Montana, however, most violators get barely a slap on th.....»»
Local supply of managerial skills can impact firm performance
If you think that the executive labor market is a global one, you're not alone. After all, it's pretty common to read about top managers being hired to steer the fate of far-away companies. However, recent research by Julien Sauvagnat (Bocconi Depart.....»»
Apple engineers allegedly testing AI-generated language features
With ChatGPT growing ever more popular, Apple has reportedly decided to step up its game and focus on natural-language search processing.SiriIn February, Apple held its annual AI summit, an internal event that briefs employees on its Machine Learning.....»»
BYD, Tesla keep "positive relations" going
On March 14, both BYD and Tesla dismissed reports that the two companies were ending supply ties......»»