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5 steps to attract and hire highly skilled workers

Insperity

Do you have an open position with super-specific criteria that you’ve had a difficult time filling? Or, maybe the criteria aren’t as specific, but a talent shortage is making it harder to find the right person. If you’ve been trying to pinpoint the right candidate awhile without any luck, one reason could be because you’re looking to hire a highly skilled worker.

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YouTube Considers Server-Side Ad Injection To Fight Ad Blockers

Spiceworks

The battle between YouTube and ad blockers is old. In a new move, the video streaming platform is considering server-side ad injection. Learn what YouTube plans to do and the potential consequences of this action. The post YouTube Considers Server-Side Ad Injection To Fight Ad Blockers appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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From ripples to waves: The transformational power of tokenizing assets

McKensey

Tokenized financial assets are moving from pilot to at-scale deployment. Adoption is not yet widespread, but financial institutions with blockchain capabilities in place will have a strategic advantage.

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“War Cry For Change”: Veterans Launch Campaign for Informed Consent and Safe Deprescribing at the VA

Mad in America

I n 2018, still in the throes of painful withdrawal from a psychiatric drug cocktail, U.S. Air Force veteran Derek Blumke began connecting the dots. His independent research into psychiatric drug harm and pharmaceutical industry corruption would eventually lead him to Mad in America, where he launched the Veterans’ & Military Families Initiative in 2019.

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People say hybrid working has reduced their risk of burnout

Workplace Insight

A new poll claims that the vast majority of workers who have shifted to a hybrid working model say that it has helped them to greatly reduce burnout in their working lives. The survey of more than 1,000 people, undertaken by hybrid working firm International Workplace Group , suggests that three quarters (75 percent) reported a dramatic reduction in burnout symptoms, defined as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplaces stress, since moving to a hybrid model.

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Corporate AI’s Growing Impact on the Potential for Global Economic Equity

Spiceworks

Learn how organizations can prepare for AI-driven changes in the workplace. The post Corporate AI’s Growing Impact on the Potential for Global Economic Equity appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Decarbonizing logistics: Charting the path ahead

McKensey

Companies need to reduce their logistics emissions to meet decarbonization targets, but a new McKinsey survey finds that few companies have clear plans to do so. What is the best path forward?

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Generative AI could rewrite history, including that of the Holocaust

Workplace Insight

A UNESCO report published today warns that unless decisive action is taken to integrate ethical principles, AI could distort the historical record of the Holocaust and fuel antisemitism. The report cautions that not only can Generative AI enable malicious actors to seed disinformation and hate-fueled narratives, but it can also inadvertently invent false or misleading content about the Holocaust.

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TAG Reissues “Brand Safety” Certificate to X, Draws Ire of Industry Watchdogs

Spiceworks

X has again received the “brand safety” certification from the ad industry’s Trustworthy Accountability Group (TAG), assuring advertisers that their ads don’t appear adjacent to inappropriate content. However, a few watchdogs have also criticized the recertification. Learn more about it here. The post TAG Reissues “Brand Safety” Certificate to X, Draws Ire of Industry Watchdogs appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Netherlands advanced: Building a future labor market that works

McKensey

The Netherlands has high ambitions for living standards, housing, healthcare, education, and the environment, requiring higher productivity growth through technology and a “train of job transitions.

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The Trailblazer’s Toolkit: 7 Best Tech Tool for Innovators

Success

Hey there, innovator! We see you out there setting the stage. But while you’re busy changing the world, it can be hard to stay on top of technology to keep your business and personal life on track. We’ve got your back with this toolkit of technology solutions for trailblazers. 1. Soaak Use : Mental health Cost : $29.99/month (app membership) Soaak describes itself as a provider of “transformational health technologies.

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Prescription Drugs: The Hidden Costs to Health and the Planet

Mad in America

A ccording to the IQVIA Institute report, “The Use of Medicines in the U.S. 2024,” healthcare visits, procedures, tests, and vaccinations decreased but the number of new prescriptions saw a 3% increase. Pharmaceutical spending in the U.S. is expected to increase by 127 billion dollars by 2028. This is thought to be due in part to advancements in medicines for cancer and diabetes treatments, among others.

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Austrian Advocacy Group Hits Google With Privacy Complaint Over Chrome Browser

Spiceworks

Google has received a privacy violation complaint from an Austrian advocacy group, None of Your Business (NOYB), alleging that the company was tracking users with the Chrome web browser. Learn more about the complaint and what it might mean for the tech giant. The post Austrian Advocacy Group Hits Google With Privacy Complaint Over Chrome Browser appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Six imperatives for credit unions to secure their future

McKensey

Credit union members are aging, and young people tend to see these institutions less favorably than their elders do. Here are six strategies for bringing in younger members to weather the years ahead.

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Father-Son Duo Andy and Jesse Katz Spent 30 Years Photographing Global Vineyards. Now They’re Making Award-Winning Wines

Success

Jesse Katz, owner of Aperture Cellars , a California vineyard, removes the plug from a Malbec barrel and listens intensely. “Can you hear the wine talking?” he asks me. I shake my head, thinking he’s joking, but Jesse suggests I hold my ear closer to the barrel. I do as he says and finally discern a gentle crackle, fainter than Rice Krispies snapping in milk.

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AI could save the public sector millions of hours of time each week, claims report

Workplace Insight

A new report commissioned by Microsoft claims that the scale of administration required of the UK’s public sector is drawing front line workers away from delivering frontline services, and impacting the motivation, engagement and even mental health of large proportions of the public workforce. The research, developed by Dr Chris Brauer, Director of Innovation at Goldsmiths University and Symmetry features in a new report from Microsoft, ‘ Harnessing the Power of AI for the Public Sector &#

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NVIDIA Overtakes Microsoft To Become The World’s Most Valuable Company

Spiceworks

NVIDIA has overtaken Microsoft to become the world’s most valuable company. The development has come mere weeks after the company took the 2nd spot from Apple. Find out more about the development and the role of the advances in generative AI technology. The post NVIDIA Overtakes Microsoft To Become The World’s Most Valuable Company appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Advanced semiconductors for the era of centralized E/E architectures

McKensey

Next-gen automotive E/E architectures require sophisticated centralized compute units to cope with increasing feature needs. Fusion chips and chiplet-based designs are potential enablers.

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My Red October – An Army Veteran’s Crucible to Recovery

Mad in America

M y brother Jesse sat next to me on the couch in my living room. Two police officers stood inside my entryway, watching us. My mind raced. I believed my brother’s life was in danger. I believed I was the only person who knew it and only I could save him. If only I could stop the police officers from reading my mind — as I knew they were — and prevent them from spoiling my plan.

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National Outdoor Leadership School: Learning to Lead in the Wild

Success

Growing up in the Maryland countryside, Sandy Colhoun was always drawn to the wilderness, more interested in exploring nearby valleys and forests than he was in pursuing organized sports that captivated many of his peers. But it wasn’t until his teenage years that he would have the experience that really cemented his love of the great outdoors. That’s when he participated in one of the signature courses offered by NOLS , the National Outdoor Leadership School.

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Is LLM Training Data Running Out?

Spiceworks

Data scarcity is one of the major problems tech companies will face a few years down the line. AI companies are estimated to exhaust publicly available data for LLM training at the turn of the decade. It is unclear how they plan to keep up with the rising demand for data, the building blocks of an LLM’s consciousness. Spiceworks News & Insights looks at some of the options they will have.

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A radical approach to cost reduction at climate tech companies

McKensey

The single most effective way for companies to scale climate technology is to aim for cost parity with carbon-intensive alternatives.

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Secret AI cameras have been tracking the emotions and demographics of rail passengers

Workplace Insight

Many thousands of unsuspecting train passengers in the UK have had their emotions and demographics recorded by hidden AI camera systems at major stations, a new report reveals. The news, raising serious privacy concerns, comes after a freedom of information request by Big Brother Watc h. For over two years, Network Rail, the company overseeing Britain’s railway infrastructure, conducted a covert trial program at key stations like London’s Waterloo and Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, a

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Get Loud: Creating Space for Open Dialogue Can Ready Your Team for Innovation and Positive Change

Success

As the rate of change continues to accelerate, one key attribute makes organizations more change-ready: a culture of being loud. Organizations that combine strong views with rigorous debate across all levels can change faster and more effectively than those that embody a “culture of nice.” “Nice” cultures value politeness and camaraderie in the hope that “getting along” will drive things forward.

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Revolutionizing Healthcare with AI: Key Strategies for Medtech

Spiceworks

AI is revolutionizing healthcare, but challenges like regulation and adoption remain. How can Medtech (medical technology) adapt? The post Revolutionizing Healthcare with AI: Key Strategies for Medtech appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Author Talks: Ruchir Sharma on the pitfalls and promise of the capitalist system

McKensey

“Money makes the world go round,” but Rockefeller International chairman Ruchir Sharma argues that capitalism really isn’t achieving its full potential. If financial bailouts aren’t the answer, what is?

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Two in five people say they aren’t paid enough to make ends meet

Workplace Insight

A new report from Indeed , released two weeks ahead of the UK General Election, suggests that more than 2 in 5 (42 percent) Brits are struggling to make ends meet. According to the survey of over 2,000 British people, those in the North East of England feel most comfortable, with less than a third (32 percent) struggling, while almost half (48 percent) of those in Scotland say their pay isn’t keeping pace.

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Hybrid work really is effective, according to new research

Work Life

For most of the last 100 years, most white-collar employees left their homes early in the morning, spent eight-ish hours at the office, and then returned home. The commute to and from work was widely seen as frustrating, but as a necessary evil. Then COVID-19 hit and the world changed. Suddenly, many workers shifted to doing their jobs from home. No commute and a more relaxed dress code.

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Why DNS Needs to be Viewed as a Critical Infrastructure

Spiceworks

DNS is the backbone of the internet, but it’s under constant threat. Learn how to protect it. The post Why DNS Needs to be Viewed as a Critical Infrastructure appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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The Future Of Work Will Be Personalized

All Work

Hybrid work is transforming traditional office setups into collaborative hubs, emphasizing teamwork and creativity over individual tasks, which can often be handled remotely. HP has invested in equipping shared workspaces with advanced technology and ergonomic designs to mirror home setups, prioritizing employee comfort and productivity. Personalization extends to different work environment needs, fostering inclusivity.

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Europe lacks skills in key technologies such as AI, quantum and space

Workplace Insight

Critical gaps have formed across Europe’s technology sector, with skills, investment and innovation being stunted in vital areas such as AI, quantum computing and space technology, according to a report from DIGITALEUROPE. The study titled ‘ The EU’s Critical Gap: Rethinking Economic Security to Put Europe Back on the Map ,’ claims that Europe is significantly lagging in key technologies.

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What matters more to success, talent or hard work? A psychologist explains

Work Life

The relationship between talent and effort is rather more complex than people think. Historically, there has been a tendency to regard both variables as independent, and talent is often defined as performance minus effort —the more talent you have, the less effort you need to make to achieve high performance, and vice versa. However, effort is largely a function of personality traits such as grit, conscientiousness, and ambition.

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Word of Advice From Techies, This International Women in Engineering Day

Spiceworks

“In one of my previous organizations, a senior once advised sticking to 'easier' domains as I was a newly married woman at the time. That encounter sparked my resolve not to be constrained by societal expectations. It pushed me to grow and find my own voice.” Learn more about Kamini Karunamuthy and others’ inspiring stories on International Women in Engineering Day 2024.

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RSM Offices – Austin

Office Snapshots

The City of Austin, Texas, is known for its vibrant music scene, its quirky aesthetics, and its patio culture, with much of residents’ time lived outdoors. A simply scripted “I love you so much” painted on a building was made famous by Instagram, with residents and visitors alike stopping to take photos of it. Even through the heat of summer, you’ll find people outdoors, walking their dogs through downtown or gathering outside at local eateries.

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The ‘inside out’ leadership journey: How personal growth creates the path to success

McKensey

In a new book, four McKinsey senior partners show why leaders must connect with themselves first before they can inspire and empower their organizations.

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4 reasons that reading for pleasure can make you a better person

Work Life

Summer is here. At some point, you may find yourself on vacation, sitting by a pool on a weekend afternoon, in a chair on the porch, or lying on a towel on a sandy beach. In those moments, put down your phone and pick up a book (or perhaps an ebook, but preferably on a device that isn’t your phone). Read something you’re going to enjoy. Don’t select your reading based on what you believe you should be reading.

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How to Use AI to Uncover Customer Lifetime Value

Spiceworks

Discover how to use customer lifetime value with AI and predictive analytics to drive long-term growth and loyalty. The post How to Use AI to Uncover Customer Lifetime Value appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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