Phison to beef up R&D workforce
Phison Electronics is looking to scale up its R&D team to 2,500-2,700 engineers in 2022, according to the Taiwan-based flash device controller specialist......»»
A happy workforce is a productive workforce, says study
Research in the International Journal of Public Sector Performance Management has investigated workplace happiness and its impact on productivity within and outside the information technology sector in Delhi. Their findings shed light on the signific.....»»
Remote work, reduced pay: Are we willing to make a trade?
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to reshape the workforce, with almost half of Australian workers willing to sacrifice part of their annual salary to work from home......»»
Policymakers shouldn"t rely on generational labels or stereotypes, says economist
Corporate America has heard the warnings: Generation Z is going to turn workplaces upside down with their competitive nature and demand for remote work. While the oldest Gen Zers have been in the workforce for less than a decade, there are dozens of.....»»
This new AI animation tool is blowing people’s minds
The AI research company, Runway lets you beef up your generative AI images with its new Motion Brush that's a part of its latest update......»»
What are the effects of workforce automation across race and gender in the United States?
Advances in areas such as robotics and artificial intelligence enable the automation of a range of occupational tasks, leading to fundamental changes in the nature of work. New research published in the American Journal of Economics and Sociology ind.....»»
Smashing the "concrete ceiling": Black women are still missing from corporate leadership
While white women may speak of breaking through the "glass ceiling," for many Black women, it's more like a "concrete ceiling." Black women experience unique and formidable barriers in the workforce that are not only difficult to break, but also obsc.....»»
Study finds that colostrum is key to saving beef calves from trouble
In a pair of recent studies, researchers examined risk factors that contribute to insufficient antibody transfer to newborn beef calves, as well as the subsequent negative health effects. They found that the mother's parity (in "heifers" or first-tim.....»»
A new kind of trade deal could help protect the world"s tropical forests
Historically, trade liberalization has been bad news for the world's tropical forests. As wealthy nations' appetite for imported agricultural goods like beef and soy has exploded, deforestation in countries such as Brazil has surged......»»
Fortinet expands Universal SASE offering to empower today’s hybrid workforce
Fortinet announced the expansion of its Universal SASE offering to empower today’s hybrid workforce with FortiOS everywhere. “The Fortinet operating system, FortiOS, is the industry’s only enterprise-grade converged operating system able to sup.....»»
Pig welfare outweighs climate concerns for consumers, study finds
Pork production is a societal concern on several fronts: antibiotics use, infectious disease, poor animal welfare and climate and environmental pressures. Even though the beef, coffee and chocolate industries are each major climate culprits, the worl.....»»
GM workers in Brazil go on strike in protest against layoffs
The strike for an "indefinite period of time" happens as GM announced it was reducing workforce at its three factories in Sao Paulo state after a drop in sales and exports, a move it dubbed "necessary" for its sustainability......»»
Access to creative higher education remains highly unequal, says new UK report
A new report has found that the creative workforce is still dominated by graduates, with access to creative higher education remaining highly unequal......»»
Unlocking the climate benefits of dietary substitutions: The impact of land use policy
Substituting a 100g portion of beef meatballs with pea protein "meatballs" delivers the same climate benefit as avoiding a 16 km (10 mile) drive. Conversely substituting one liter of cows' milk with soy milk will not necessarily benefit the climate d.....»»
LinkedIn: Microsoft says 668 more jobs to go
The company, which is owned my Microsoft, is cutting about 3% of its workforce......»»
Chipmaker Qualcomm to lay off over 1200 California workers
Qualcomm, one of the largest microchip manufacturers globally, is scaling back its workforce......»»
Nine policies companies should implement to reduce burnout, according to employees
On World Mental Health Day, October 10th, the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, shares new survey findings that may help employers reduce burnout and improve workforce well-being by up to 40%......»»
Claudia Goldin: Nobel-winning sleuth of the gender pay gap
Claudia Goldin has long thought of herself as a kind of detective within economics, employing tools across academic disciplines in a quest to examine how women fit into the workforce......»»
Identity Threat Protection with Okta AI combats identity-based attacks
Okta announced Identity Threat Protection with Okta AI (Identity Threat Protection), a new product for Okta Workforce Identity Cloud that delivers real-time detection and response for identity-based threats. Built with Okta AI and powered by insights.....»»
Google could kill Gmail spam with an upcoming major update
Google Workspace has plans to beef up the security within Gmail for power users in the coming year......»»
Ally offers buyouts with layoffs possible
Ally Financial will offer buyouts to older staff within its Dealer Financial Services segment, and further workforce cuts might occur in November, Ally Financial Dealer Financial Services President Doug Timmerman has told staff. An image of part o.....»»