How mindfulness can help keep volunteers engaged and less likely to leave non-profits
Research in the International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development has looked at how mindfulness can play a role in keeping volunteers engaged and less likely to leave their roles in non-profit organizations......»»
Toxic comments associated with reduced activity of volunteer editors on Wikipedia
A study links hostility on Wikipedia to lost productivity on the site. Wikipedia, the largest reference work ever created, is written and edited by tens of thousands of volunteers, known as Wikipedians. Despite the fact that anyone can edit any page,.....»»
Identifying the fish species present in a river based on traces of their DNA
As they swim around, fish leave DNA fragments behind them, for example via their skin or their excrements. Once collected and analyzed, these indicators allow scientists to determine all the species present in the environment. What's more, the method.....»»
Workplace culture is preventing men from taking paternity leave
In many countries, even those with paternity leave enshrined in law, workplace culture and gendered roles in childcare remain stubbornly regressive......»»
Plugging the holes left by exiting colleagues can pay off, says researcher
Colleagues who leave an organization vacate not only their jobs, but also their collaborative relationships with other employees—relationships that are an increasingly prominent feature of modern workplaces. The exit of a colleague is already known.....»»
Automakers’ data privacy practices “are unacceptable,” says US senator
OEMs collect too much personal data and share it too freely, says Senator Markey. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) US Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass.) is one of the more technologically engaged of our elected lawmakers. And.....»»
Get paid $300 to switch to Dish Satellite TV [Sponsored]
Dish will straight up *pay* you to leave DirecTV, but what are the other advantages? Here are some......»»
Flexible parental leave among immigrant mothers can promote integration
Mothers who took parental leave part-time or for shorter periods were more likely to engage in income-generating activities or pursue education. A new study uncovers surprising patterns in parental leave usage among newly arrived migrant women in Swe.....»»
Ford says UAW strike cut profits by $1.7B; new contract to cost $8.8B
Ford said the UAW's new contract would increase labor costs by $8.8 billion, or an average of $900 per vehicle in 2028......»»
Enterprises prepare for the inevitable cyber attack
Recent IDC research shows that in many cases, senior executives/line-of-business leaders are minimally engaged in their company’s cyber preparedness initiatives. In fact, 52% of senior leaders have no involvement in their company’s cyber cases. I.....»»
Car dealers say they can’t sell EVs, tell Biden to slow their rollout
The US already lags far behind China and Europe, but we're going too fast, dealers say. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Pity the poor car dealers. After making record profits in the wake of the pandemic an.....»»
Making a difference, belonging drives rural festival volunteers and bolsters community development
During Orange City's three-day tulip festival each May, the northwest Iowa town attracts roughly 40,000 visitors, more than six times its population. People come for the blooms and parades, traditional Dutch food and musical theater. For the communit.....»»
Stop! You need to watch these 3 movies leaving Netflix by December 1
Make sure to watch these three movies on Netflix before they leave the streamer by December 1. One of our picks is American Made starring Tom Cruise......»»
I tried the iPhone’s new Journal app. Here’s what’s good (and bad)
Apple's Journal app in iOS 17 is a smart idea, and an example of how AI can be useful for mindfulness. Here's what happened when I tried it for myself......»»
Don’t miss these 5 movies leaving Max in November you have to watch right now
If you want to get the most out of your Max subscription, then check out these five movies before they leave Max at the end of November......»»
Apple employees most likely to leave to join Google, says LinkedIn analysis
An analysis of LinkedIn profiles in the tech industry reveals that the most popular destination for former Apple employees is Google. Unsurprisingly, it also shows people making the switch in the opposite direction, though Apple employees are most.....»»
Crowd-sourced fact-checking fights misinformation in Taiwan
New Cornell University research finds while journalists and professional fact-checkers struggle to keep up with the deluge of misinformation online, sites that rely on loosely coordinated contributions from volunteers, such as Wikipedia, can help fil.....»»
Microsoft offers to match pay of all OpenAI staff
The tech giant offers jobs to any workers who want to leave over Sam Altman's sacking......»»
Torrential rains in Brazil leave at least six dead
Flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rains in southern Brazil have claimed at least six lives over the past week, authorities said Sunday......»»
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Tennessee Volunteers live stream: watch college football for free
Find out how to watch a live stream of the SEC game between the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs and the No. 18 Tennessee Volunteers......»»
London Schoolchildren Leave Class for Pro-Palestine March
London Schoolchildren Leave Class for Pro-Palestine March.....»»