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India: Unions Demand Tweaks In Gig Workers’ Bill
Suggesting changes to the proposed Gig Workers Bill, likely to be introduced in the ensuing legislature session, trade unions in Karnataka have sought equal representation on the Gig Workers Welfare Board “in the true spirit and letter of tripartism”. While the mode...
FTC: Arise Misled Gig Workers About How Much Money They Could Make
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a gig work company, saying it misled people about the money they could make on its platform. Arise Virtual Solutions reached a settlement with the FTC, agreeing to pay $7 million to workers the FTC says were harmed...
My Boss Won’t Stop Bringing Up Age
I am a 50-year-old technology worker. My boss is in her early 40s. She has made comments that are not my business about co-workers in their 60s who she says “should retire.” Needless to say I’m not too far behind those folks in age. I get Botox, filler, color my hair,...
UK Hybrid Work: Spike In Network Security Threats
More than two-thirds (69%) of UK organisations have seen an uptick in network security threats over the past 18 months, with nearly three-quarters regarding cyber security threats as the biggest networking challenge they currently face, and 85% regarding remote and...
Rescuing Diversity From The DEI Backlash
At IBM, the holistic approach extends beyond company walls to deepening the talent well from which it can draw. For example, its SkillsBuild free education programme focuses on communities that have traditionally been under-represented in the tech sector. And in 2016,...
Minnesota: $12M For Job Skills Training
Governor Tim Walz today announced over $12 million for job skills training, work readiness, internships, work experience, on-the-job training, and job placement for Minnesotans. This is the funding awarded under the Targeted Populations Workforce Competitive Grant...
Leadership And Teamwork At High Altitude: Seven Lessons From Everest
Climbing a mountain is a journey not only of physical endurance, but also of profound personal and collective growth. Whether scaling the world’s highest peaks or undertaking a multi-day trek, these expeditions can teach us massive amounts about leadership in our day...
The Jobs Most At Risk From AI
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology is reshaping the job market, posing significant risks to various professions. According to a recent report by Goldman Sachs, AI tools could impact 300 million full-time jobs worldwide, leading to considerable...
