According to a Microsoft survey, inefficient meetings are the top workplace distractions affecting productivity. Read more.
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Gen Zers identified certain behaviors of Baby Boomers that bothered them, such as excessive use of the "reply all" button in emails, making unnecessary phone calls, and asking tech questions that could be answered through a simple Google search. Read more.
The layoffs and the increased focus on AI development have contributed to a feeling of skepticism and exhaustion among the workforce and the fear of being replaced by the technologies they are involved in developing. Read more.
The machine hangs from the side of a high-rise. A robotic arm with a brush cleans the window as directed by a LiDAR camera, which uses laser technology to map 3D environments. Read more.
The acquisition would help Capital One increase its credit card customers and expand its consumer deposits since Discover has an online banking division. Read more.
In December, the company's parent, Anglo American Plc, stated that returns for platinum-group metal miners were the lowest in 30 years. Read more.
Workplace vigilantes see themselves as the office's Dark Knight because they think their morals are better than yours, often sticking to "this is how it's always been done" or "that's what it says in the employee handbook." Read more.
Proximity bias occurs when senior leaders unintentionally favor employees who work closely with them, thinking they are more productive and dedicated than remote ones. Read more.
The investigation dates back to 2019 when Spotify Technology SA filed an antitrust complaint, alleging that Apple was unfairly enforcing App Store policies, giving an advantage to its own services over rivals. Read more.
The new base camp near Eagle Pass will significantly enhance soldiers' living conditions and can accommodate up to 2,300 personnel as it expands. Read more.
Bezos created a new way to hold meetings and replaced the PowerPoint presentations with a six-page memo each attendee has to silently read for about the first 30 minutes of the meeting. Read more.
The lawsuit claims that besides being "unfair," Amazon unlawfully gained from promoting Prime Video as "commercial-free" for years before introducing its ad-supported tier, which damages both consumers and fair competition. Read more.
The cuts are happening as consumers spend more cautiously and the retail industry prepares for a decrease in demand for non-essential items like clothes and shoes, which are Nike's main products. Read more.
When managers place too high emphasis on “vanity metrics' and unrealistic goals without context, team members feel compelled to engage in productivity theater by appearing busy to meet managers' expectations of what work should entail. Read more.
The emergence of ChatGPT two years ago sparked public discussions about AI's impact, raising concerns about potential job loss or drastic changes in workers’ routines. Read more.
Once attorney fees are settled and a portion goes to the state Labor Department, around $15 million will be split among roughly 4,000 employees who worked in product development, support, and IT departments. Read more.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency lifted a consent order that mandated the bank to revamp its sales practices, enhance consumer protections, and safeguard employees from whistleblowers after a series of investigations revealed Wells Fargo's toxic sales culture. Read more.
CCI argued that the petrochemical industry should face legal consequences for its "campaign of deception," similar to lawsuits against tobacco and opioid companies. Read more.
Aside from AI services, here are three highly in-demand freelance services for 2024, as per Fiverr. Read more.
A decade ago, issues related to work, well-being, and mental health were hidden behind closed corporate doors and often ignored by employers. Read more.
