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Social justice
fromTheregister
12 hours ago

IBM pays up under Trump administration's diversity blitz

IBM settled with the US government for $17 million over allegations of violating anti-discrimination requirements in its diversity programs.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty

IBM settled for over $17 million while denying any wrongdoing related to its DEI programs.
Law
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs | TechCrunch

IBM settled for $17 million over allegations of illegal DEI practices in hiring and promotions.
Law
fromEngadget
3 days ago

IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million

IBM will pay over $17 million to settle DOJ accusations of violating civil rights laws with its DEI practices.
Social justice
fromTheregister
12 hours ago

IBM pays up under Trump administration's diversity blitz

IBM settled with the US government for $17 million over allegations of violating anti-discrimination requirements in its diversity programs.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty

IBM settled for over $17 million while denying any wrongdoing related to its DEI programs.
Law
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs | TechCrunch

IBM settled for $17 million over allegations of illegal DEI practices in hiring and promotions.
Law
fromEngadget
3 days ago

IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million

IBM will pay over $17 million to settle DOJ accusations of violating civil rights laws with its DEI practices.
Careers
fromForbes
5 hours ago

Workers Want Opportunities For Growth, Control More Than Pay Raises

Many workers prioritize well-being, control, growth, and belonging over salary increases.
#eu-directive
fromCalifornia Peculiarities Employment Law Blog
1 hour ago

Breaking Ground On New California Public Works Prevailing Wage Requirements

The amended law reframes the calculation of fringe benefits for individuals who work on public works projects and mandates annualization of such benefits, demolishes the practice of frontloading these benefits, and requires employers to maintain inspection-ready records of compliance.
California
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Stop Treating ESG Like a Costly Obligation - When Used Well, It Becomes a Growth Advantage

ESG identifies operational and financial risks, enhancing resilience and performance beyond mere compliance.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 hours ago

Ontario government moves to prevent workers from having to pay for uniforms | CBC News

Ontario's labour minister proposes banning employers from charging employees for mandatory uniforms.
#ai-regulation
US politics
fromWIRED
12 hours ago

Silicon Valley Is Spending Millions to Stop One of Its Own

Alex Bores, a former Palantir employee, advocates for strict AI regulations, facing opposition from Silicon Valley's elite as he runs for Congress.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | How to succeed in an AI world: Tips to navigate the new top priority for legislators nationwide | amNewYork

Lawmakers are rapidly introducing AI regulations, focusing on communication roles to effectively explain AI's impact and ensure trust and accountability.
US politics
fromWIRED
12 hours ago

Silicon Valley Is Spending Millions to Stop One of Its Own

Alex Bores, a former Palantir employee, advocates for strict AI regulations, facing opposition from Silicon Valley's elite as he runs for Congress.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | How to succeed in an AI world: Tips to navigate the new top priority for legislators nationwide | amNewYork

Lawmakers are rapidly introducing AI regulations, focusing on communication roles to effectively explain AI's impact and ensure trust and accountability.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 hours ago

'We Should Not Let Them Into Our Country': Ford CEO On Chinese EVs

Allowing Chinese EVs into the U.S. could devastate American manufacturing and pose cyber risks.
Remote teams
fromThe Queen Zone
8 hours ago

More U.S. workers are completely abandoning the traditional 9-to-5: Here are 12 reasons why

The traditional 9-to-5 work model is being replaced by flexible schedules that prioritize work-life balance and mental health.
#higher-education
Environment
fromFast Company
13 hours ago

Why Big Tech companies got quiet on climate change

Tech companies are prioritizing AI growth over climate goals, raising concerns about their ability to meet emissions reduction targets.
#tariffs
European startups
fromFortune
14 hours ago

Tariffs are the new normal, and now most CEOs expect the import taxes to outlast the Trump administration, PwC report finds | Fortune

CEOs are treating tariffs as a permanent aspect of business planning, expecting them to remain for years despite legal uncertainties.
US Elections
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Executives expect to keep dealing with tariffs for years no matter who is in the White House, a new survey says

86% of US executives expect tariffs to be a permanent aspect of business planning.
European startups
fromFortune
14 hours ago

Tariffs are the new normal, and now most CEOs expect the import taxes to outlast the Trump administration, PwC report finds | Fortune

CEOs are treating tariffs as a permanent aspect of business planning, expecting them to remain for years despite legal uncertainties.
US Elections
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Executives expect to keep dealing with tariffs for years no matter who is in the White House, a new survey says

86% of US executives expect tariffs to be a permanent aspect of business planning.
fromTechCrunch
14 hours ago

Inertia moves to commercialize one of the world's most elaborate science experiments | TechCrunch

Inertia Enterprises burst onto the scene in February with a $450 million Series A, making it one of the best capitalized startups in the industry, aiming to bring laser-based fusion reactors to market.
Science
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Datacentre developers tout benefits to local communities, but do they deliver? | Computer Weekly

Datacentre developments are causing challenges for local businesses, raising concerns about energy consumption and community impact despite potential local benefits.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

3 Ways Thought Leaders Can Create Immediate Value For Their Audiences

Real influence requires a unique perspective; audiences seek actionable insights from credible thought leaders.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

New rules just kicked in for delivery drivers in Boston. Here's what to know.

Boston requires delivery companies to obtain permits to enhance pedestrian safety and manage traffic congestion.
Privacy professionals
fromRoute Fifty
1 day ago

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 day ago

Independent journalists are mission-driven, but financially strained, a new report says

Financial sustainability remains elusive for creator journalists, with many struggling to fund their lifestyles through content creation alone.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Workplaces are pushing out working mothers-and paying the cost

Welsh and another pregnant colleague developed a plan. They would share a caseload, splitting responsibilities so they could continue working part-time while caring for their growing families.
Women
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Billionaire Says Insider Trading Should Be Fully Legalized

"I'm in favor of not having any rules against insider trading. I would like all the information out there as soon as it's available. Because look, as a society, we are better off knowing as soon as possible anything that is knowable."
Business
Marketing tech
fromAcast
5 days ago

AI Governance Isn't a Barrier: It's Marketing's Growth Engine | Adspeak

AI is transforming marketing by enabling innovation through governance, clean data, and balancing automation with human creativity.
fromFortune
3 days ago

Data centers and gas demand make boring pipelines great again | Fortune

Williams Companies will break ground on the Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline, the first new pipeline in New York in over a decade, expanding its Transco natural gas network.
NYC startup
#job-market
Careers
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The quiet cruelty of 'ghost jobs' in today's hiring market

Job seekers face challenges from 'ghost jobs' that remain posted despite no actual hiring, wasting time and emotional energy.
Digital life
fromFinanceBuzz
5 days ago

9 Dying Industries That Aren't Worth Getting Jobs in at This Point

Many traditional careers are declining due to automation and technology, making them less viable for future job seekers.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The quiet cruelty of 'ghost jobs' in today's hiring market

Job seekers face challenges from 'ghost jobs' that remain posted despite no actual hiring, wasting time and emotional energy.
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Meta Cafeteria Workers Did What Execs Won't: Took on ICE and Won

Under a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement program, federal authorities had detained Serigne, a Senegalese asylum seeker and the brother of dishwasher Abdoul Mbengue. 'I didn't know what to do at first, but we had this community, and I told them this news,' Mbengue says through a coworker who is translating his French.
Washington DC
#fair-work-agency
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Fair Work Agency's priorities criticised days before its launch

The government aims to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the new Fair Work Agency in protecting workers' rights.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Fair Work Agency's priorities criticised days before its launch

The government aims to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the new Fair Work Agency in protecting workers' rights.
San Francisco
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Opinion: How to convince voters to raise taxes? Cry wolf

Bay Area leaders are using fear tactics to push for a half-cent sales tax increase for mass transit, framing it as a citizen initiative.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

Can You Spot Signs of Industry Disruption Before They Happen?

Most innovation occurs in three stages: visibility, interface, and incentives, impacting industry transformation.
Atlanta Braves
fromDefector
6 days ago

What Is A Strike | Defector

The Automated Ball-Strike system defines the strike zone based on a batter's height, eliminating human ambiguity in calling strikes.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
6 hours ago

This Is an Essential Part of Modern Work. Our CEO Refuses to Do It.

A CEO's lack of industry knowledge and poor communication skills create significant challenges for her organization.
#ai-governance
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 day ago

The work AI boom is outrunning oversight

Companies must prioritize AI governance and compliance as agentic AI adoption increases, with many unprepared for audits and risk management.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 day ago

The work AI boom is outrunning oversight

Companies must prioritize AI governance and compliance as agentic AI adoption increases, with many unprepared for audits and risk management.
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

America's CEOs have become reluctant guardians of democracy | Fortune

Business leaders have historically played a crucial role in promoting democracy and social justice in America.
#four-day-workweek
fromHarvard Business Review
5 days ago
Remote teams

What's Stopping the 4-Day Workweek?

The four-day workweek can enhance employee satisfaction and engagement without reducing productivity.
Marketing
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Why Sustainable Promotional Products Are Reshaping How SMEs Build Brand Loyalty

The shift towards eco-friendly promotional merchandise is essential for businesses to convey responsibility and meet market expectations.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Entry-level hiring is broken. These companies are completely reimagining it

Palantir launched a Meritocracy Fellowship to recruit young talent, emphasizing aptitude over experience and providing intensive training and mentorship.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 day ago

IPWatchdog Announces Leadership Promotions to Support Continued Growth and Strategic Expansion

Renée's leadership extends well beyond operations. While I focus on external-facing initiatives such as content, programs, and strategic vision, she oversees the core business functions of the company, including finance and HR, and is instrumental in driving our growth.
Media industry
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Commercialization Isn't the Same as Sales Growth - Here's How

Sales are a function, while commercialization is a system of decisions that defines sustainable business growth.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Clark Howard Says Congress Passed a Law That Specifically Punished People for Giving Money to Charity

The law did not eliminate the charitable deduction in name. It rendered it functionally useless for anyone who does not already have enough deductions to clear the standard deduction threshold on their own.
Fundraising
fromFortune
3 days ago

Ingersoll Rand CEO: here's how employee ownership helped drive more than 8x enterprise value growth | Fortune

The shift was apparent. People had a stake in the outcome, and they acted like it. Ideas flowed more freely, teams spotted and solved problems earlier, and employees took pride in identifying and implementing improvements.
Business
Environment
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

How Nature-Driven Innovation Can Give Your Business an Edge

Biomimicry offers innovative solutions to business challenges by emulating nature's strategies, yet it remains underutilized in corporate practices.
#remote-work
fromWorld Economic Forum
9 hours ago
Careers

Rethinking workplace energy: Why our assumptions can lead to burnout

Legacy imprints from traditional work environments shape current perceptions of motivation and exhaustion in modern work settings.
Remote teams
fromForbes
2 days ago

How To Lead A Workforce That Doesn't Stay In One Place

Work has evolved beyond remote to a fluid, untethered model requiring organizations to support employee mobility effectively.
Careers
fromWorld Economic Forum
9 hours ago

Rethinking workplace energy: Why our assumptions can lead to burnout

Legacy imprints from traditional work environments shape current perceptions of motivation and exhaustion in modern work settings.
Remote teams
fromForbes
2 days ago

How To Lead A Workforce That Doesn't Stay In One Place

Work has evolved beyond remote to a fluid, untethered model requiring organizations to support employee mobility effectively.
Women
fromForbes
1 week ago

New Research Shows Flexibility Is Shrinking - Right When Women Need It Most

Women have regained workforce participation post-pandemic, but recent return-to-office mandates have led to significant job losses among women.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Entrepreneurship was never easy, but it doesn't need to be relentless

Entrepreneurs face overwhelming mental loads and financial pressures, impacting their ability to innovate and grow their businesses.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

'I'm playing the long game': Journalists are striking out alone and discovering the business is toughest beat of all

Independent journalism has potential but struggles with business fluency, as many journalists lack developed strategies for monetization.
Remote teams
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Dear Vicki: Why have 'staff' and 'employees' suddenly become 'colleagues', but without extra pay?

HR departments are enforcing a bland culture by replacing traditional terms like 'workers' and 'employees' with 'colleagues'.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Boosting export controls; AI-focused workforce development; and more

Bipartisan senators introduced the MATCH Act to strengthen semiconductor export controls and prevent adversaries from acquiring critical technology.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.
#ai
Business
fromFortune
1 week ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 day ago

LinkedIn's Chief Economic Opportunity Officer on how to get ahead in the age of AI

Human ingenuity allows software engineers to focus on unique human skills rather than competing with AI.
US politics
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

OpenAI made economic proposals - here's what DC thinks of them

OpenAI proposes higher capital gains taxes on corporations using AI to fund a public safety net and support worker transition to human-centered jobs.
Business
fromFortune
1 week ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
6 days ago

The Most Valuable Asset In Your Business Is One You Forgot You Own

Businesses often overlook leads labeled as 'dead,' which can be re-engaged to generate significant revenue.
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
3 days ago

One company pays workers up to $8,000 a year to come in instead of forcing RTO. Is this the future of work or a bandaid?

Return-to-office mandates have led to talent loss, prompting companies to adopt financial incentives to encourage in-office work.
Media industry
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Indie News Queen Who's Not Done Pissing Off the Powerful

Amy Goodman, a prominent journalist, is the focus of the documentary 'Steal This Story, Please!', showcasing her relentless pursuit of truth.
Careers
fromFortune
2 days ago

The middle manager cuts saving you millions today will cost you everything in 2028 | Fortune

Companies are eliminating middle managers for efficiency, but this disrupts leadership development and employee coaching, leading to long-term consequences.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
4 days ago

What AI CEOs still don't get about Washington

Congress struggles with tech policy amid lobbying and constituent demands, while companies propose various AI governance strategies.
NYC politics
fromNew York Daily News
4 weeks ago

Innovation to improve efficiency, not kill jobs

Unions protect workers from tech-driven automation that threatens livelihoods by requiring oversight of autonomous systems and maintaining workforce standards in transit industries.
Remote teams
fromFuturism
3 days ago

There's a Mass Rebellion Against AI in the Workplace

Generative AI tools are widely rejected by workers, revealing a significant disconnect between executives and employees regarding AI's effectiveness and trustworthiness.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Why you're just one event away from quitting your job

Unexpected jolts can lead to impulsive job resignations, but deliberate responses can facilitate smarter career decisions.
Careers
fromFast Company
3 days ago

This invisible career ceiling is holding women back

Chronic illness significantly impacts women's career potential, with many making difficult decisions to accommodate their autoimmune diseases.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

Meet 'trendslop,' the new, AI-fueled scourge of workplace consultants everywhere | Fortune

Consultants and AI provide dubious guidance, often creating an illusion of value while failing to address underlying issues in organizations.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

How to Find a Tech Company That Matches Your Values

Identify non-negotiables and evaluate tech companies based on values and ethical practices.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Managing In The Age Of AI: Bring Back Walking Around - Above the Law

AI systems can make errors in decision-making that experienced humans would avoid, highlighting the need for better training and supervision in law.
#leadership
Careers
fromFast Company
5 days ago

9 leaders on what they'd change about managing staff

Learning from management mistakes and evolving approaches can enhance leadership effectiveness and team culture.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

I Stayed Loyal to One Company for Longer Than Most People Do. The Hard Part About Leaving Is Surprising Me.

Consider pursuing a new job opportunity despite feelings of loyalty and guilt towards the current employer.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 days ago

White-collar workers are quietly rebelling against AI as 80% outright refuse adoption mandates | Fortune

Workers increasingly avoid AI tools due to trust issues, despite executives believing they have adequate resources.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why inclusion is the new standard for economic growth

In places where inclusion is part of the infrastructure of their economy-supply chains, procurement processes, capital access, or business ownership-people thrive. Inclusive economies create more resilience by expanding the base of potential business owners who can build, own, innovate, and hire. They allow more opportunities for homeownership and investing in the longevity of communities. As our economy becomes increasingly stratified and volatile, we need as much resiliency as we can get.
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