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Why a big law firm is rolling back parental leave

Employers offer parental leave for recruitment/retention, not altruism. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Mental health

The military's toxic culture poses a real risk to Australia's security | Nick Kaldas

ADF faces a personnel shortfall of over 4,300, highlighting recruitment and retention challenges.

The Royal Commission into defence and veteran suicide reveals a failure of leadership in addressing mental health issues among personnel. [ more ]

eLearning Industry

Remote teams

The Influence Of Employee Training Programs On Retention And Recruitment

Training is crucial for retention and recruitment.

Investing in employee training leads to employee satisfaction and company success. [ more ]

Harvard Business Review

Research: The Benefits of a Pet-Friendly Workplace

Developing a pet-friendly workplace can increase employee well-being and collaboration.

Having pets in the office can play a key role in recruitment and retention.

Organizational leaders should consider implementing a pet-friendly policy and addressing potential risks. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Nearly a third of Met Police officers plan to quit in next two years

Around a third of Metropolitan Police officers plan to resign in the next two years due to financial struggles.

Morale among Metropolitan Police officers is at an all-time low, with concerns about pay, recruitment, and numbers. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

4 weeks ago

Police face looming staffing crisis with one in five officers planning to quit

More than one in five officers are planning to resign in the next two years due to poor pay, declining mental health, and low morale.

Factors contributing to the staffing crisis in policing include officers feeling like scapegoats for societal issues, facing violence, and being involved in highly publicized scandals. [ more ]

BBC News

Working for MI6 'more exciting than James Bond film', says spy

MI6 work more exciting than James Bond films

Efforts to diversify MI6 workforce [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Met Police face 'deeply concerning' shortfall as many are quitting and few want to join due to scandals

Shortfall of 1,400 officers expected in the Met Police by March, with projected shortfall of 2,650 by 2025.

Efforts to replace 20,000 quitting officers with 35,425 full-time cops are underway. [ more ]

BBC News

How to train a London police horse

Recruitment drive underway to hire mounted police officers

City of London Police's mounted unit plays a big role in policing the city [ more ]

Steelers Depot

Becoming A Steeler, Reuniting With Former Georgia Teammates Would 'Mean A Lot' To Amarius Mims

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a strong connection with the University of Georgia, consistently recruiting talent like Broderick Jones and George Pickens.

Right tackle Amarius Mims is a potential draft prospect for the Steelers, expressing eagerness to reunite with his former Georgia teammates in Pittsburgh. [ more ]

Behind the Steel Curtain

Pat Freiermuth, Steelers receivers work out with Russell Wilson in San Diego

The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired Russell Wilson and Justin Fields for improved quarterback performance.

Tight end Pat Freiermuth played a key role in recruiting Wilson to Pittsburgh, where they worked out together in San Diego. [ more ]

Behind the Steel Curtain

Cam Heyward: Russell Wilson knows how to beat top competition

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made significant changes in their quarterback lineup, transitioning from lesser-known players to established quarterbacks like Russell Wilson.

Cam Heyward and other Steelers veterans actively recruited Russell Wilson to join the team, citing his leadership qualities and experience as key assets. [ more ]

Steelers Wire

Former Steeler Antonio Brown calls out new WR coach

Azzanni's reputation for no-nonsense approach led to Steelers hiring him for WR depth chart.

Antonio Brown disputes Azzanni's claims of recruiting him to Central Michigan. [ more ]

Steelers Depot

Plaxico Burress' Son Elijah Commits To Notre Dame

Plaxico Burress's son, Elijah Burress, commits to play football at Notre Dame.

Elijah Burress will join Ivan Taylor, son of former Steeler Ike Taylor, in the class of 2025 at Notre Dame. [ more ]

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Berlin Startup Jobs

Berlin

Job Vacancy: Head of Sales & Account Management - DACH Region (m/f/d) // JOIN Solutions AG | Sales Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

JOIN is a leading HR Tech Startup assisting over 80,000 companies in finding suitable talents efficiently.

They are seeking a Head of Sales & Account Management with a proven track record in leading high-performing sales teams in the startup environment. [ more ]

Business Insider

9 AI jobs you can get without being an expert coder

Jobs in the AI sector without coding skills are increasing.

Soft skills are valued in AI roles to bridge tech and business aspects. [ more ]

Futurism

Top AI Researchers Keep Leaving Facebook

Meta, formerly Facebook, is losing top AI leaders at a significant rate.

Competitive pressure in the AI field may be pushing these leaders to seek opportunities outside large corporations. [ more ]

Coindesk

Tether to Establish AI Unit, Starts Recruitment Drive

Tether expands into artificial intelligence with a new unit

Roles for a head of AI research and an AI engineer listed [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

The job applicants shut out by AI: The interviewer sounded like Siri'

AI technology is increasingly used in candidate interviews, sometimes without clear disclosure to the interviewee.

Concerns exist that AI-driven hiring processes may lack a human touch and empathy, affecting the overall recruitment experience. [ more ]

MobileAppAaily

Your Next Job Interview May Be With An AI Bot

AI is increasingly being used for initial interview rounds to filter out candidates and create character summaries.

Sapia.ai conducts textual Q&A sessions for first interviews, analyzing answers to form personality profiles for potential candidates. [ more ]

www.thisislocallondon.co.uk

Think robots will take your job? Think again, AI could actually boost employment

AI could boost employment and not lead to redundancies

Businesses in Yorkshire are at the forefront of the AI recruitment revolution [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Europe news

Pardoned for Serving in Ukraine, They Return to Russia to Kill Again

Recruiting convicts for military service in Ukraine backfiring as former inmates commit new crimes upon return to Russia.

Russian government restricts public information on the criminal activities of convicts pardoned for serving in Ukraine. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Europe news

Why are South Asians going to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war?

Young men from South Asia, predominantly from India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, are being recruited as mercenaries to fight in Ukraine by the Russians.

Despite promises of lucrative salaries, these men are facing challenges in receiving their payments and are getting killed on the front lines with limited escape routes. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war live: changes needed in Ukraine's approach, says Zelenskiy, as Putin boosts troops numbers

Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, acknowledges the need for improvements in the country's mobilization system.

Debate in Ukraine focuses on altering procedures and increasing the number of younger and more skilled recruits.

Vladimir Putin orders an increase of 170,000 in the Russian armed forces. [ more ]

Chico Enterprise-Record

San Jose Sharks

Sharks' Grier, Quinn deserve props for getting Graf to San Jose

Collin Graf chose San Jose Sharks over other NHL teams despite competitive offers.

San Jose Sharks' management showed effective recruitment strategies leading to successful signings. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

San Jose Sharks

Sharks' Grier, Quinn deserve props for getting Graf to San Jose

Collin Graf chose the San Jose Sharks over many other interested NHL teams due to management and coaching appeal.

San Jose Sharks have been successful in attracting talented young players like Graf, Zadina, and Thrun through persuasive recruitment efforts. [ more ]

Forbes

Data science

5 Myths You Can Safely Ignore During Your Job Search, According To A Recruiter

The concept of 'hidden jobs' being prevalent in the job market is a myth perpetuated by outdated theories and not applicable in today's context.

Claims about bots being extensively used in Applicant Tracking Systems are exaggerated, as AI deployment in recruitment processes is not as widespread as believed. [ more ]

www.90min.com

Jason Wilcox best signings - ranked

Jason Wilcox set to become Manchester United's technical director

Wilcox has an impressive track record in talent recruitment [ more ]

www.fourfourtwo.com

English Premier League

Manchester United 'make formal approach' for new technical director as Sir Jim Ratcliffe presses on with rebuilding plans: report

Manchester United has made a formal approach for a new technical director under the leadership of INEOS owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

One of the key areas of focus for the new technical director at Manchester United will be recruitment, aiming to improve the club's signings. [ more ]

ESPN.com

English Premier League

Why Man United's failures should surprise nobody

Manchester United's struggles are not surprising given their squad's mediocrity and coaching situation.

Flawed recruitment and lack of ruthlessness in decision-making have contributed to Manchester United's current plight. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Sources: Ashworth to rebuild Utd scouting dept.

Manchester United is looking to rebuild their scouting department with the appointment of Dan Ashworth as the club's director of football.

Sam Jewell, head of recruitment at Brighton, is the leading candidate to head up the new structure under Ashworth's leadership. [ more ]

The Athletic

Arsenal

Rice was a defensive No 6 but is fast becoming an attacking No 8

Declan Rice was recruited by Arsenal for his unique skill set and ability to play multiple midfield roles.

Arsenal differentiated themselves from competitors by personalizing their pitch to Rice and showcasing his versatility on the field. [ more ]

time.com

OMG science

I Applied to Be a NASA Astronaut. You Can Too

Apply for NASA's astronaut program by April 2 for a chance to be part of the new class.

NASA is becoming more inclusive in its astronaut recruitment, encouraging candidates from diverse backgrounds. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Software development

ZipRecruiter vs. Indeed: Which is the Best Hiring Platform for Small Business | Entrepreneur

ZipRecruiter offers time-saving automation and AI-driven matching features for small businesses.

Indeed is a widely recognized job search engine connecting employers and job seekers. [ more ]

Berlin Startup Jobs

Software development

Job Vacancy: Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) // 3T Software Labs | IT / Software Development Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

3T is a leading force in NoSQL innovation with a focus on tools like MongoDB IDE.

They are actively seeking a Senior Software Developer to contribute to product development. [ more ]

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Dodgers Nation

Dodgers Gave Shohei Ohtani Special Dog-Themed Gift to Try to Lure Him to Dodgers

The Dodgers' recruitment of Shohei Ohtani included a thoughtful pitch and a surprise gift box.

Ohtani appreciated the Dodgers' gestures and the effort they put into making him feel welcome in Los Angeles. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Freddie Freeman: 'Really Cool' Being Part Of Dodgers' Free Agency Meeting With Yoshinobu Yamamoto

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Yoshinobu Yamamoto to a record-breaking 12-year, $325 million contract, making it the largest deal for a pitcher in MLB history.

Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves helped recruit Yamamoto to the Dodgers during a meeting at Dodger Stadium, where Shohei Ohtani and other Dodgers players were also present. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Andrew Friedman Asked Adrian Gonzalez to Give Shohei Ohtani Care Package From Dodgers in 2016

Shohei Ohtani was a highly sought-after player by the Los Angeles Dodgers before he joined the team in the MLB.

The Dodgers used former player Adrián González to try and recruit Ohtani in 2016 but were unsuccessful. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

How Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant Played a Role in Dodgers Landing Shohei Ohtani

The Dodgers showed Shohei Ohtani a six-year-old video of Kobe Bryant during their recruitment pitch

Ohtani was inspired by Bryant's desire to be great and win [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dave Roberts Says Shohei Ohtani is Recruiting Yoshinobu Yamamoto to Dodgers

The Dodgers have signed Shohei Ohtani to a record-breaking contract and are now targeting Yoshinobu Yamamoto to strengthen their pitching staff.

Ohtani is actively recruiting Yamamoto to join the Dodgers, and the team pulled out all the stops to impress him during their meeting. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman Attended Dodgers' Meeting With Yoshinobu Yamamoto

The Dodgers met with free agent starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to try to convince him to sign with Los Angeles.

The Dodgers pulled out all the stops, with star players like Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani, and Will Smith attending the meeting. [ more ]

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TechRepublic

4 weeks ago

Hiring Kit: Ecommerce Tech Analyst | TechRepublic

Analyze technical issues and propose solutions

Stay current on latest ecommerce technology [ more ]

WSJ

Firm Retention Summary: SmileDirectClub

The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of SmileDirectClub is seeking to hire Paul Hastings as counsel.

The request was filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston.

SmileDirectClub is a company in bankruptcy. [ more ]

WSJ

Firm Retention Summary: SmileDirectClub

The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of SmileDirectClub is seeking to hire Paul Hastings as counsel in their bankruptcy case.

Paul Hastings would assist the committee in advocating for the interests of the unsecured creditors.

The request is part of the ongoing bankruptcy proceedings of SmileDirectClub. [ more ]

WSJ

Firm Retention Summary: Benitago

The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Benitago is seeking to hire Dechert as lead counsel.

The request was filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York on Oct. 27. [ more ]

WSJ

Firm Retention Summary: Soft Surroundings

The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Soft Surroundings has requested to hire Kelley Drye & Warren as lead counsel.

The request was filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston. [ more ]

Black Enterprise

4 weeks ago

Social media marketing

31 Actionable Tips For Promoting Your Business On LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a powerful branding tool with over 800 million members globally.

Tips include updating profiles before presentations, sharing quality content, and being active in groups. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Earn Money Working From Home in Human Resources: No Degree Required

More than 250,000 new HR jobs created in 2023

Employers must offer competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements, and career advancement opportunities to attract HR professionals. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

How Both Job Seekers and Employers Can Win the Job Search | Entrepreneur

Job candidates must follow directions in the application process

Carefully reading and following job descriptions is crucial for both job seekers and companies [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

An ultimate guide to how businesses can adapt to Gen Z

Gen Z expected to make up 30% of the workforce by 2030

Key priorities for Gen Z job seekers include growth, work-life balance, and strong company culture. [ more ]

eLearning Industry

From Hiring To Retirement: How To Automate Your HR Processes

Automation in HR can streamline processes and free up time for people-centered tasks.

Recruitment tools aid in creating job ads, filtering resumes, and scheduling interviews to save time and resources. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Five crucial traits when recruiting for mid to senior-level

Leadership and vision are crucial attributes for middle to senior-level positions.

Strong communication skills and adaptability are also important qualities to look for. [ more ]

www.housingwire.com

Distinctive culture challenges call for specialized approaches in title agencies

Title agencies face challenges in developing a strong company culture due to the bifurcation of skills and the impending retirement of experienced professionals.

Creating a culture that unifies different generations starts with strong communication and aligning core values and mission. [ more ]

Woman's World

Remote teams

Work From Home Human Resources Jobs: What to Know | Woman's World

Over 250,000 new HR jobs created in 2023

Popular work-from-home HR jobs include HR assistant, HR generalist, HR manager, and recruiter. [ more ]

Remotive Blog

Remote teams

What makes a remote job description REALLY popular

Clarity and easily accessible key information is crucial in remote job descriptions.

Respect for a potential candidate's time is demonstrated through well-crafted job descriptions. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco 49ers

Ward teases recruiting former Bills All-Pro CB White to 49ers

Charvarius Ward hints at recruiting Tre'Davious White to 49ers.

Tre'Davious White could elevate 49ers' secondary with his caliber. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

San Francisco 49ers

5 things to know about new 49ers DT Jordan Elliott

Jordan Elliott joins San Francisco 49ers' defensive line overhaul.

Elliott's high school success and journey to the NFL are noteworthy. [ more ]

Above the Law

Biglaw's Summer Associate Recruitment Cycle Is The Worst Since The Great Recession

Summer associate program recruitment is experiencing a slump in Biglaw firms.

Offer rates for summer programs decreased, with lower acceptance rates but historically high offer rates for second-year students. [ more ]

Above the Law

Recruiting Firms Join Forces To Become Go-To Headhunters For Elite Biglaw Firms

The legal industry will see consolidation among top firms, with the strongest getting stronger.

Johnson Downie and Lippman Jungers aim to become the go-to recruiter for elite law firms. [ more ]

Above the Law

That's Certainly One Way To Work At Cravath

Cravath historically focused on home-grown talent, avoiding lateral hires.

In 2021, Cravath started to look for a recruitment manager for lateral hires. [ more ]

Above the Law

Law Firm Installs Giant Slide In Its Office To Offer Lawyers Some Fun

Law firms in the U.S. are struggling to get attorneys back to the office after remote work.

Gallagher McCartney Barry, an Irish firm, has installed a slide in its office to make work more fun. [ more ]

www.fourfourtwo.com

Arsenal won't stop striker search because of clinical Kai Havertz: Fabrizio Romano

Arsenal plans to sign a striker despite Kai Havertz's success.

Havertz's versatility and recent form have pleased Arsenal's recruitment team. [ more ]

www.90min.com

Chelsea make decision over Karim Benzema transfer - report

Chelsea have ruled out pursuing a move for Karim Benzema before the January transfer window shuts.

Chelsea are focused on recruiting young, emerging talents and avoiding expensive moves for older players. [ more ]

www.caughtoffside.com

24-year-old pushing for Leeds United move on Monday

Leeds United are close to signing Daiki Hashioka from St Truiden.

Leeds often recruit lesser-known talents who develop well at the club. [ more ]

www.caughtoffside.com

Exclusive: Chelsea lead Barcelona in race for 60m wonderkid transfer as talks continue

Chelsea is in talks with Palmeiras over a potential 60 million transfer for Brazilian wonderkid Estevao Willian, with Barcelona also interested.

Chelsea tends to prioritize the recruitment of young players under their current ownership. [ more ]

www.caughtoffside.com

Mauricio Pochettino will need approval from two key Chelsea figures to get the transfer targets he wants

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino may have limited influence over transfer targets at the club.

Pochettino's job is reportedly safe for now, with a long-term project being the priority. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Education

Oxbridge must help pupils from state schools succeed, college head says

Oxbridge colleges should actively support state school-educated students.

Recruitment based on intellectual aptitude and providing academic support leads to improved degree results. [ more ]

Matejlatin

UX design

90% of designers are unhirable? | Matej Latin

Linear design process in portfolios is a common pitfall.

Authenticity and uniqueness are crucial in design portfolios. [ more ]

The Ringer

Soccer (FIFA)

How Not to Ruin a Football Club

Football club operations discussed with a professional manager and producer.

Areas covered include sporting director, recruitment, and key facets of running a football club. [ more ]

San Francisco Giants

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco Giants

Flores reveals how he assisted Giants' Soler recruitment

The Giants signed Jorge Soler to add power to their lineup.

Wilmer Flores helped recruit Soler by answering his questions about the Bay Area and the Giants organization. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco Giants

Melvin lauds Webb's ascent as Giants leader: 'He's a guy you rely on'

Logan Webb is recognized as a leader in the Giants' clubhouse by manager Bob Melvin.

Webb's growing stature in the Giants organization strengthens his ability to recruit players to join forces with San Francisco. [ more ]

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Above the Law

Marketing

Law Firms Post Competing Cringey TikToks

Law firms distinguish themselves with unique offerings like TikTok presence

TikTok used for recruitment and creating 'lawkward' genre [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Chelsea poach Brighton's recruitment head Sam Jewell for multi-club project

Chelsea has appointed Sam Jewell from Brighton to their recruitment team.

Chelsea is focusing on data-driven scouting and analytics to strengthen their player recruitment strategy. [ more ]

www.90min.com

Chelsea poach 11th member of Brighton staff in last 18 months

Sam Jewell joins Chelsea after successful tenure at Brighton

Chelsea poached 11 staff members from Brighton recently. [ more ]

Soccer News

Brighton head of recruitment Sam Jewell accepts role at Chelsea - Soccer News

Sam Jewell joined Chelsea leaving Brighton on garden leave.

Mike Cave and George Holmes have assumed Jewell's responsibilities at Brighton. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Chelsea beat Utd to Brighton recruitment head

Sam Jewell moves to Chelsea from Brighton despite Manchester United interest

Key role in Brighton's signings of Mac Allister, Caicedo, and Enciso [ more ]

www.fourfourtwo.com

Manchester United to raid Chelsea in Dan Ashworth's first major move as sporting director: report

Manchester United planning to recruit Chelsea analyst Kyle Macaulay.

As Ineos takes over, Manchester United seeks to improve recruitment with new hires. [ more ]

www.caughtoffside.com

Chelsea looking to get ahead of Man United to poach Brighton key man

Chelsea is known for recruiting top talent in the Premier League.

Chelsea is looking to poach Brighton's Head of Recruitment, Sam Jewell, due to potential appointment of Dan Ashworth at Man United. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Canada news

Vast majority of permanent residents lost interest in joining military amid security check delays | CBC News

Less than 1% of permanent residents' applications accepted into Canadian Armed Forces

Process of recruitment for permanent residents takes time [ more ]

Harvard Business Review

Black Lives Matter

How to Build an Intersectional Approach to Talent Management

Many organizations struggle with workplace culture and recruitment due to a monolithic approach.

Integration of intersectionality into workplace initiatives is lagging. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Black Lives Matter

Hamas is now recruiting in Lebanon. What will that mean for Hezbollah?

Mainstream Lebanese politicians have criticized Hamas for violating national sovereignty.

Recruitment by Hamas in Lebanon may benefit Hezbollah as tensions with Israel escalate. [ more ]

Silicon Canals

European startups

These are the top Benelux outsourcing partners for recruitment and product development in 2024

Collaboration with external partners is increasingly important for startups in the digital-first world.

Outsourcing product development and recruitment can free up founders' time to focus on building and scaling their company. [ more ]

www.france24.com

France news

Focus - Ukraine divided over controversial mobilisation bill

Ukraine is debating a new version of a mobilisation bill to recruit enough soldiers for defense against Russia.

The bill proposes limiting military service to three years and reducing the conscription age from 27 to 25. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Germany news

Germany: Bundeswehr ranks shrink despite recruitment drive DW 02/02/2024

The total number of full-time and reservist Bundeswehr German military personnel decreased by about 1,500 in 2023.

High employment rates and demographic changes pose recruitment challenges for the military. [ more ]

www.caughtoffside.com

Liverpool FC

"Always the possibility" - Pundit suggests Liverpool duo could "have their heads turned" following Jurgen Klopp exit

The departure of Jurgen Klopp from Liverpool has significant implications for the contract situations of key senior players like Salah, van Dijk, and Alexander-Arnold.

Klopp's presence was a significant influence in retaining and attracting top players at Liverpool. [ more ]

iRunFar

Running

A Search for 2024's Elite Trail Runners: Applications Open for The Trail Team

The Trail Team is recruiting up-and-coming trail running elites.

The team provides coaching, mentorship, media exposure, and travel assistance. [ more ]

BBC News

3 months ago

Minister Alex Burghart seeks to avoid outsourcing AI projects to tech firms

The government is developing AI systems in-house rather than outsourcing them to IT firms.

High-end AI specialists are willing to take a pay cut to work for the government. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

3 months ago

Chicago

Op-ed: CTA vows to double rail operators. That isn't possible.

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) plans to double the number of rail operators from 100 to 200 in 2024 to address the decline in rail service and reliability.

The CTA's recruitment and retention levels, as well as its training requirements, have made it difficult to meet this goal. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

3 months ago

San Francisco

Even at $112,000 starting pay, fewer people want to be San Francisco cops

Enrollment in police academies in the US is declining, leading to a shortage of officers in many cities and towns.

San Francisco has implemented measures to attract more officers, including offering the highest starting pay for rookie cops in big US cities. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

France politics

Hamas is now recruiting in Lebanon. What will that mean for Hezbollah?

Mainstream Lebanese politicians have criticized Hamas for violating national sovereignty.

Recruitment by Hamas in Lebanon may benefit Hezbollah as tensions with Israel escalate. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

France politics

Hamas is now recruiting in Lebanon. What will that mean for Hezbollah?

Mainstream Lebanese politicians have criticized Hamas for violating national sovereignty.

Recruitment by Hamas in Lebanon may benefit Hezbollah as tensions with Israel escalate. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Millions of workers are considering a second job in the New Year due to rising costs and high interest rates

14% of employees are considering a second job to cover rising costs

34% of employees are currently considering moving jobs [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

Deputy prime minister heads up AI central government drive | Computer Weekly

The government is recruiting top-tier engineers for its i.AI initiative to develop AI in government.

i.AI aims to identify areas where AI can make radical improvements to existing services and people's lives.

The team at i.AI will build world-leading data sharing and AI infrastructure for use across government. [ more ]

SFGATE

OpenAI trying to poach Google workers with $10M pay packages, report says

OpenAI is aggressively recruiting senior researchers from Google's AI teams with the promise of annual pay ranging from $5 million to $10 million, mostly in stock.

OpenAI is planning to sell shares of its existing employees, which could value the company at $80 billion to $90 billion.

OpenAI primarily makes its money through subscriptions to ChatGPT Plus and by selling use of its AI models to developers and businesses. [ more ]

www.cnn.com

US politics

US State Department identifies rapidly growing and troubling trend' of forced labor linked to cyber scams

The US State Department identified a rapidly growing and troubling trend of forced labor as a result of cyber scam operations, as it launched its annual human trafficking report, US Ambassador at Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Cindy Dyer said Thursday.Traffickers have leveraged pandemic-related economic hardships, increased global youth unemployment, and international travel restrictions to exploit thousands of adults and children in a multi-billion dollar industry over the last two years in these schemes, she said at a State Department briefing.

www.theguardian.com

UK politics

Manston asylum centre could be overwhelmed again, watchdog says

Suella Braverman is facing the real danger that conditions for asylum seekers held at Manston processing facility will once again become inhumane and dangerous, the immigration watchdog has found.David Neal, the independent chief inspector of borders and immigration, said the Kent asylum centre that became overcrowded and disease-ridden last year could again become overwhelmed because ministers and officials in the Home Office are unable to say where they plan to house at least 55,000 arrivals by small boats this year.

www.theguardian.com

UK politics

The Guardian view on the NHS: chronic problems get critical | Editorial

The government casts this week's strike by junior doctors in England as a cause of patient suffering, when it is better understood as a symptom of a health service in crisis.It is true that cancelled operations and delayed treatments diminish the service.It is also the case that failure to pay medical professionals properly is a long-term cause of systemic decline.

TechRepublic

Information security

Hiring kit: Cryptographer

Hiring a cryptographer requires a comprehensive understanding of the role, its responsibilities, and the qualifications needed for success.

When recruiting for the position, it is important to create a job description that outlines the specific qualifications and experience in cryptography that are required for the role. [ more ]

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