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X Is Quietly Training Grok With Your Posts, Here’s How You Can Opt Out

Spiceworks

Social media platform X has turned on a setting that allows it to train Grok on user posts and interactions with the chatbot. Learn how you can opt out of this feature. The post X Is Quietly Training Grok With Your Posts, Here’s How You Can Opt Out appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Part 3: Neuro-Authenticity, Neuro-Identities, and the Neuro-Industry  

Mad in America

Mad in America and Mad in the UK are jointly publishing this four-part series on neurodiversity. This third part of this series on Neurodiversity consists of an essay by a therapist who has asked to remain anonymous for fear of the consequences for their job. The Mad in the UK editors of this series write that in the UK, there is the “likelihood of a backlash against any clinician who questions common ideas and assumptions in the field of neurodiversity.

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US Government Indicts North Korean Hacker Rim Jong Hyok, Offers $10M Reward

Spiceworks

A grand jury in Kansas City has indicted Rim Jong Hyok, a North Korean intelligence operative who allegedly used ransomware to attack critical systems in the US. The State Department has offered a $10 million bounty for information on his location. Learn more about the case and the growing threat of North Korean cybercriminals. The post US Government Indicts North Korean Hacker Rim Jong Hyok, Offers $10M Reward appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Liquid biopsy: Charting innovation in early cancer screening

McKensey

What can diagnostics players do to foster widespread adoption of liquid biopsy for early cancer screening?

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CrowdStrike Outage to Cost Billions, Insurance Estimates Reveal

Spiceworks

Insurers have estimated that the overall cost of CrowdStrike's recent outage, caused by a faulty Falcon update, is billions of dollars. Learn more about the development and its implications for the cybersecurity sector. The post CrowdStrike Outage to Cost Billions, Insurance Estimates Reveal appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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3 traits of ‘good bosses’ that employees want to work for

Work Life

The definition of effective leadership is being reshaped by the relentless march of technology and the ongoing shift toward hybrid work environments. As AI and digital tools become integral to our daily operations, the expectations placed on leaders are evolving just as rapidly. What does it take to be a good boss ? Employees are seeking bosses who communicate with clarity, lead with compassion and set realistic expectations.

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How the Best Companies Are Using AI to Upskill Employees

Great Place to Work

Can AI become the secret weapon for helping your workforce develop new skills? One way that artificial intelligence — in particular generative AI — promises to transform the workplace is in employee training and development. The sudden rise of AI has prompted plenty of handwringing about the skills gap for employees. The World Economic Forum reports that six in 10 workers will require training before 2027, but only half of workers have adequate access to training opportunities.

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Understanding and Addressing the Women’s Health Gap

WELCOA

Women continue to juggle increased home and work responsibilities, with many making sacrifices in terms of pay or quitting their jobs due to the ongoing impacts of the pandemic. While progress has been made to address issues like the gender pay gap and the underrepresentation of women in certain professions and leadership roles, there is still a noticeable discrepancy when it comes to acknowledging the disparity in women’s health care and overall well-being.

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Forcing workers back into the office could be risky. Here’s why

Work Life

Tesco, Boots and Barclays have joined the growing number of companies trying to force employees back to the office after several years of remote working that began with the pandemic. They’re likely to be in for a battle. While some bosses have argued remote work is responsible for reduced innovation , productivity issues and lack of creativity , many employees believe it is good for their wellbeing and work-life balance.

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Amazon Nitro Offices – Seattle

Office Snapshots

Located in Downtown Seattle, Nitro is a two-tower office building that prioritizes connectivity and comfort. Amazon Nitro is rooted in creating a ‘Center of Energy’ to support and nurture employee growth and development. The spaces help users ‘wake up and calm down,’ fostering a dynamic environment where energy flows freely. The interior design of Nitro embodies Graphite Design Group’s philosophy, emphasizing both productivity and well-being.

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Snowflakes, icebergs, and the perceived battle for workplace wellbeing

Work Life

“Hey, I’m told I am a ‘Snowflake.’ What’s your label?” “Oh, I am an ‘Iceberg,’ thanks for asking. Nice to meet you!” In theory, most of us agree that stereotyping undermines trust and respect in the workplace , contradicts social ideals, dehumanizes individuals, manifests bias, and often leads to lost opportunities and connections. We can’t know and adapt to an individual we perceive through the lens of a label.

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How to Kick-Start Your Employee Flu Shot Program

Total Wellness

Get ready, folks! Flu season is right around the corner, whether you're prepared or not. We know summer is still in full swing, and you’re soaking up the sun. But trust us, autumn is sneaking up faster than we think. And with the changing season comes the dreaded flu. During the 2023-24 flu season, the CDC reported 35 million cases of flu-related illnesses, along with 390,000 hospitalizations and 25,000 deaths, despite it being considered a milder season.

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3 mistakes to avoid when it comes to psychological safety at work

Work Life

When you think of Psychological Safety , what comes to mind? There’s a widespread misconception that it simply means allowing your team to take risks, make mistakes, speak up, and express opinions without fear of judgment. This is not what psychological safety is, and this misconception leads organizations to struggle with accurately measuring it. In reality, psychological safety is a much broader and deeper concept than just interpersonal risk-taking and a speak up culture.

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Fox Rothschild Offices – Minneapolis

Office Snapshots

In line with the national firm’s updated space standards across the country, Fox Rothschild LLC tapped architecture, design, and planning firm FCA to lead the strategic consolidation and transformation of the legal practice’s Minneapolis headquarters. Spanning 39,750 square feet across the 36th and 37th floor, the updated office reflects a significant downsizing from the former ten-floor, 100,000-square-foot layout.

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LinkedIn’s chief product officer discusses how AI will help hiring and recruitment

Work Life

Like many other technology companies, LinkedIn is all in on generative AI , the artificial intelligence systems that can create text, images and other media in response to queries. The professional networking platform last month rolled out new AI features to help users search for jobs, tailor their resumes and create personalized cover letters from scratch.

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How efficient growth can fuel enduring value creation in software

McKensey

A renewed emphasis on efficient growth could allow software companies to unleash $500 billion in incremental shareholder value.

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Want to help employees up their game? Try these 3 science-based hacks

Work Life

If you’ve never worked out in your life and set a New Year’s resolution to exercise every day at 5 a.m, you might make it to mid-January. It takes time to build better habit. It’s incredibly easy to fail, even when we’re motivated to keep going. So why do we have such higher standards when it comes to someone else changing their behavior, especially in the workplace?

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Connect with us at the Annual Wellness Summit!

CoreHealth Workplace Wellness

We're looking forward to seeing you at the Annual Wellness Summit hosted by WELCOA from August 26-29, 2024, in Chicago! This premier event is a cornerstone for professionals dedicated to advancing corporate wellness and fostering healthier workplaces.

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3 things working parents can calendar now to make the back-to-school rush less stressful

Work Life

If you’re a parent with school-age children, the return of the school year brings a barrage of logistics to manage, kid transitional meltdowns to soothe, and new routines to figure out. And while you can’t completely get rid of the stress that back-to-school seasons bring , you can do things to bring some order to the logistics and protect your breathing space for the emotional curveballs.

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Author Talks: Supersize your decisions

McKensey

Why is decision making so complex and time-consuming? A new framework could help you make better decisions faster and more efficiently.

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Are you a barely-managing manager? This is how to cope

Work Life

As a busy executive at Trello, staying on top of work was like a never-ending game of whack-a-mole. My calendar was stacked with back-to-back meetings, and I struggled to stay present in them as my Slack flooded with requests for feedback, approvals, and more. Each morning, I wrote down my goals for the day, and like clockwork, these were abandoned by noon in favor of yet another fire to put out.

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Ultrafabrics launches Pumice. An outdoor performance fabric collection inspired by the ocean

Workplace Insight

Ultrafabrics, the pioneer in sustainable performance fabrics, unveils Pumice, its latest outdoor performance fabric collection designed to bring the allure of underwater exploration to both indoor and outdoor active living spaces. Inspired by the mesmerizing beauty of the ocean’s depths, Pumice blends a refreshed colour palette with unparalleled durability, ensuring it withstands whatever Mother Nature delivers.

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How to transition from being a traditional worker to a freelancer

Work Life

With the monumental rise of the gig economy in recent years, many professionals are now seeing consulting and freelancing as viable career paths. Transitioning from the rigidity of traditional employment to the flexibility of gig work can be rewarding. However, successfully making this change requires a strategic approach. The change from a structured corporate environment to a freelance structure requires individuals to shift their mindset.

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Employee Time Tracking Challenges and Solutions

Attendance Bot

Time is one of the most valuable resources for any business, but this is especially true for small businesses, where every minute can impact the bottom line. Time tracking helps companies maximize productivity and minimize waste by providing insight into how time is spent. For small businesses, keeping an eye on where time goes can mean the difference between profitability and struggling to make ends meet.

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How to Protect Your Emotional Space at Work

Eat Your Career

Early in my career, I worked for a leader who had a lot of emotional intensity. Extreme highs and lows were common. Every day, I would arrive at work walking on eggshells, waiting to see what kind of mood he was in because that would determine the kind of day I had. After about a year, it suddenly dawned on me that my response to him was very unhealthy.

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A large pay gap between business leaders and staff is bad news for businesses

Workplace Insight

Employees may be less productive and have more negative emotional experiences at work when there is a large pay gap between them and those in leadership roles, a new study shows. The ‘vertical pay gap’ between leaders and other employees has been found to have risen markedly over the past five decades. The new study, published in The Leadership Quarterly , claims to show for the first time that these pay gaps may make employees less willing to carry out what is asked of them or work for the good

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An Alternative Option to ‘Quiet Quitting’ in Trust and Safety

Zevo Health

There is no denying that T&S is a tough industry. While feelings of over-extension, stress, being underrecognized or generally out of alignment with management are common experiences in our modern world of work – it can be even more prevalent in content moderation due to its intense mental and emotional demands. When these experiences are chronic and consistent, depletion and burnout soon follow.

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What the Data Says About Remote Work: Industry-Specific Insights and Strategies

Great Place to Work

Check out these insights for setting remote work policy in industries from tech and finance to health care. Does your company need to offer remote work options to be competitive when recruiting top talent? Great Place To Work® identified unique challenges and opportunities created by remote work depending on your industry. While industries like health care, retail, or manufacturing all have operational challenges in offering remote work, the data shows that flexibility can have real benefits for

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