WayUp merges with Yello to diversify recruitment
Despite studies, statistics and oh-so-many pledges, a vast number of companies continue to struggle with recruiting diverse talent. Some say that it’s not the pipeline problem, it’s an issue with how recruitment rounds and technical interviews ar.....»»
Sustainable groundwater use could be answer to Africa"s water issues
Tapping into groundwater can help communities in Africa diversify their water supply and strengthen their drought defenses, according to a study led by scientists at The University of Texas at Austin......»»
Intel buys Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion to diversify foundry business
CEO Pat Gelsinger continues to aggressively pursue the foundry strategy. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Intel has agreed to pay $5.4 billion to buy Tower Semiconductor, an Israeli foundry that focuses on specialty processes to m.....»»
Russia Could Hit U.S. Chip Industry, White House Warns
Reuters reports: The White House is warning the chip industry to diversify its supply chain in case Russia retaliates against threatened U.S. export curbs by blocking access to key materials, people familiar with the matter said. The potential for.....»»
After 20 Years, the US Army Is Shutting Down Its Recruitment Video Game, "America"s Army"
In the early 2000s, the U.S. Army released America's Army, a video game meant as a recruitment tool. "The free-to-play tactical shooter was wildly successful, reaching 20 million players," reports Fast Company. "But come May 5, the servers will be sh.....»»
FBI warns of fake job ads on official recruitment sites that can steal your personal details
The FBI's Internet Crime Center (IC3) Public Service Announcement warns that the average amount victims lost to fake job listings since 2019 is around $3,000. Scammers often spoof official companies’ job listings, using the same logos, language, im.....»»
Seed production and recruitment of juvenile trees affect how trees are migrating due to climate change
A new study co-authored by Jonathan Myers, associate professor of biology in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, provides key insights into how and why tree populations migrate in response to climate change at the continental scale.....»»
Ask Slashdot: Do We Need Better Computer Programming Courses For Visual Learners?
Two-thirds of technology firms are experiencing a shortage of skilled workers, reports the BBC (citing a recent report from recruitment firm Harvey Nash). But what's the solution? In an article shared by Chrisq, the BBC's business technology report.....»»
Japan UX consultant firm merges Taiwan startup to enter martech
Marketing technology, or martech, encompasses a broad range of technologies that can accomplish marketing goals. Omniscient Cloud Technologies, a martech startup in Taiwan, is merging with the R&D center of beBit, a Japanese digital and UX strategy c.....»»
iPhone workers again offered large sign-on bonuses to meet demand
For the second time in seven months, former iPhone workers are being offered large sign-on bonuses as Foxconn strives to keep pace with demand for the iPhone 13. The company offered similar increases to recruitment bonuses in June of last year ̷.....»»
Plants rely on the CLASSY gene family to diversify their epigenomes
What determines how a cell's genome is regulated to ensure proper growth and development? Turns out, the parts of the genome that are turned on or off in each cell-type or tissue play a major role in this process. Now, a team at Salk has shown that t.....»»
In a Boston Court, a Superstar of Science Falls To Earth
A jury found the Harvard chemist Charles Lieber guilty of lying to the federal government about his participation in China's Thousand Talents recruitment program. From a report: Charles Lieber, one of the country's top research chemists, sat miserabl.....»»
Polarizer maker CMMT to diversify business
Polarizer maker Cheng Mei Materials Technology (CMMT) will dispose of all its stake in Samoa-registered Chi Mei Materials Technology Investment at US$175 million, paving the way for its diversification to other industry sectors, according to he compa.....»»
Samsung eyeing orders from TSMC customers
Samsung Electronics is eyeing orders from TSMC's major customers, such as AMD, as fabless vendors intend to diversify their foundry sources, according to industry sources......»»
Samsung names new leaders as it merges mobile and consumer electronics businesses
The newly assembled SET Division will handle Samsung’s products like smartphones, televisions, and other devices. Its new leader is Jong-Hee Han who was promoted to vice chairman and CEO. Up until now, Han led Samsung’s visual display business, w.....»»
Qualcomm to diversify foundry sources for flagship SoCs
Unsatisfactory manufacturing yield rates for Samsung's 4nm process technology are prompting Qualcomm to diversify its foundry sources for high-end Snapdragon SoCs, industry sources believe......»»
Highlights of the day: Chipmakers having growing demand for foundry services
Qualcomm, seeing Samsung 4nm process' weak yield rate, is likely to diversify its foundry sources for high-end Snapdragon SoCs to several different foundries, while Intel is set to visit TSMC in Taiwan to strive for any available 3nm capacity from th.....»»
Notebook ODMs mull plans to set up assembly lines in Europe
Notebook DOMs reportedly are mulling plans to set up assembly lines in Europe to further diversify production bases and better serve clients in the region, according to industry sources......»»
African Sahelian farmers diversify crops to adapt to climate change
Farming communities in the African Sahel have adapted their crops to the high seasonal variability and rising temperatures caused by climate change over this past century. This is the main conclusion of a study carried out by the Institute of Environ.....»»
HP eyeing a more resilient supply chain
Hewlett-Packard (HP) has formed a task force dedicated to strengthening its supply chain resilience, looking to further diversify its supplier base and manufacturing locations, according to sources from HP Taiwan......»»
Samsung announces cloud gaming service for its smart TVs
Samsung made the announcement at its Developer Conference keynote. The company didn't spend very much time talking about the service, though Yongjae Kim, Samsung's Senior Vice President of Visual Display Software R&D, said, "To diversify your game se.....»»