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The In-Credible Robot Priest And The Limits Of Robot Workers
In the heart of Kyoto, Japan, sits the more than 400-year-old Kodai-ji Temple, graced with ornate cherry blossoms, traditional maki-e art—and now a robot priest made from aluminum and silicone. “Mindar,” a robot priest designed to resemble the Buddhist...
Managers Say 4 – 6 PM Now A Work Now A “Work Dead Zone”
Gone are the days of the standard nine-to-five workday for many in the US. Say hello to the "triple-peak" workday. The pandemic and its effects on work have reconfigured the white-collar employee's workday in many ways, including changing the...
Here’s How Much The Average Entrepreneur Makes In 2023
If you are the founder and CEO of a unicorn startup, sure, you won’t have to worry about money ever again, but that’s hardly the average entrepreneur. According to research from Payscale, the average base salary for small business owners is $69,147 per year — not that...
Want To Make Cybersecurity Much Stronger? Become A Mentor
A community of mentorship builds stronger CISOs and is good for the cyber industry. Making it happen is simple: if you have a problem, reach out. If someone reaches out, answer the call. Those who have been around the world of cybersecurity for a while have long...
Inclusive Leadership: Bottom Line Benefits From Active LGBTQ+ Allyship
Business leaders have a responsibility not only to drive financial success, but also to create inclusive and supportive environments for their employees. In recent years, the importance of allyship for LGBTQ+ individuals has gained considerable attention – for good...
How A Millennial Who Quit Her Job Rather Than Return To In-Person Work Ended Up Thriving As A Freelancer
Rachel Dunlop doesn't think she'll ever go back to the 9-to-5 office grind after making a career switch to freelance during the pandemic. "There's way too many benefits to this way of life," she told Insider. Dunlop, 39, lives in Toronto and works as...
High-Skilled Professionals Embrace White-Collar Gig Work Amid Rising It Demand
“I have the freedom to work from my hometown or any location of my choice without the need to commute to an office,” Ravindra S, a Java developer working for a leading IT company, tells YourStory. Like Ravindra, a seasoned professional with almost a decade of...
DoorDash Driver In Hawaii Rakes In $114K A Year: A Tantalizing Gig In Paradise
Economists in Hawaii say the gig economy has provided individuals with flexible work options, and its success is a testament to the potential it holds. An extraordinary success story is right here in our Islands: a DoorDash driver in Hawaii is breaking all...
