UK economy posts 0.1% growth in February in further sign of recession rebound
US Top News and Analysis The U.K. economy fell into a recession last year but showed slight growth in January. Go to Source 12/04/2024 – 09:03 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Second round of seed grants awarded to MIT scholars studying the impact and applications of generative AI
MIT News – Artificial intelligence Last summer, MIT President Sally Kornbluth and Provost Cynthia Barnhart issued a call for papers to “articulate effective roadmaps, policy recommendations, and calls for action across the broad domain of generative AI.” The response to the call far exceeded expectations with 75 proposals submitted. Of those, 27 proposals were selected […]Continue reading
Demystifying AI: Key Takeaways from the 2024 HR Superstars Summit
15Five In the last few years, it feels like AI went from just being on everyone’s lips to popping up everywhere with new practical applications being discovered every day. In some organizations, AI tools are quietly being used by individuals or teams that haven’t shared them with anyone else, worried they’ll get in trouble for […]Continue reading
A year after bankruptcy concerns, Carvana is leaner and ready for its Wall Street redemption
US Top News and Analysis Carvana over the last 18 months aggressively restructured its operations and debt amid bankruptcy concerns to pivot from growth to cost-cutting. Go to Source 02/02/2024 – 12:02 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Rising Latino suicide rates worry community leaders
PsycPORT™: Psychology Newswire The Hispanic suicide rate has risen significantly in the last decade, and mental health experts cite factors like poverty, language barriers, and a lack of bilingual mental health professionals. Go to Source 24/01/2024 – 12:03 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
UK scores expected to fall in Pisa education study
Coronavirus | The Guardian UK’s maths scores predicted to drop after a jump last time, with a less severe decline in EnglishUK scores in tests that compare educational attainment among 15-year-olds around the world are likely to fall when they are published this week, after the disruption that Covid caused to learning.The Organisation for Economic […]Continue reading
Netflix flips the streaming script again with a return to growth mode
US Top News and Analysis After last year’s Great Netflix Correction, Netflix is back in growth mode, adding nearly 9 million subscribers in the second quarter. Go to Source 19/10/2023 – 00:03 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
UK lockdowns were a policy ‘failure’, health expert tells Covid inquiry
Coronavirus | The Guardian Stay-at-home measures should have been last resort due to harmful effects, says epidemiologistNationwide lockdowns in the UK during the pandemic were a “failure” of public health policy as they were not considered a last resort, an epidemiology expert has said.Giving evidence at the Covid-19 public inquiry on Monday, Prof Mark Woolhouse […]Continue reading
15 Employee Engagement Quotes to Inspire You
15Five When’s the last time you felt inspired by something you were working on? This could be at work, or for a personal goal or project. Whatever you were working on, you probably felt curious and motivated. You didn’t just want to get this thing done — you wanted to accomplish it in the best […]Continue reading
DEI in the Face of Change: Sustaining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts After a RIF
15Five Over the last few months, layoffs and reductions in force (RIFs) have hit tech companies large and small, with announcements and goodbye Linkedin posts a seemingly daily occurrence. While the decision to reduce the size of your workforce may be made by your CEO, CFO or Board, the burden to manage the fallout of […]Continue reading