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Automation And The Crisis Of Work

Automation And The Crisis Of Work Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, Technology, lik.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeSep 22nd, 2019

How Hope Cooperative CEO Erin Johansen led area nonprofits in facing down a funding crisis

Erin Johansen came into the nonprofit world late in life. She had a nearly 30-year career in sales in the food and beverage industry before putting her master’s degree in marriage and family counseling to work in mental health nonprofits......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 13th, 2024

Colonial Pipeline wants a cybersecurity manager. Who’s willing to work for a company in crisis?

When a company is embroiled in a headline-making crisis, it tends to lead to a new job opening — or several — in which the hire is willingly taking a turn in the hot seat......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 19th, 2021

The Ever Given crisis put mega ships under the spotlight. As vessels get bigger and more automated, a long-serving captain and other experts are weighing up the risks.

Shipping industry insiders say bigger ships, added automation, and smaller crews -as.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 1st, 2021

Pacesetter Awards: PadSplit Inc. is a win-win platform

PadSplit, founded in 2017, is working to solve the affordable housing crisis by creating a new way for workers earning less than $35,000 a year to find affordable homes that are also close to work. These two characteristics typically do n.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 23rd, 2021

4 ways to foster inclusivity in a virtual environment

While technology has made it easier for employees to work remotely — as many will continue to do even after the current global health crisis passes — a primary challenge remains: how to perpetuate workplace culture in a virtual environment. Espe.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 20th, 2021

How Atlanta businesses can be successful with a work-from-home and a workplace reentry program

A strong workplace culture is almost always the difference between organizations that thrive and those that merely get by. But in a crisis, a strong culture separates resilient workplaces from those that falter under uncertainty and pr.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 1st, 2021

Video conferences are here to stay, even after we go back to the office. Get used to it.

For all the workers who enjoy remote work, almost an equal number are eager to get back to the office when the pandemic crisis ends. But a good deal of business will still be conducted through emails and video meetings......»»

Category: topSource: washpostFeb 4th, 2021

Zoom is here to stay, even after we go back to the office. Get used to it.

For all the workers who enjoy remote work, almost an equal number are eager to get back to the office when the pandemic crisis ends. But a good deal of business will still be conducted through emails and video meetings......»»

Category: topSource: washpostFeb 4th, 2021

Republicans are arguing that Biden violates his call for unity unless he pushes policies they like

In pledging to bring back a sense of unity to the US, Biden was always going to have his work cut out for him President Joe Biden speaks as Vice President Kamala Harris looks on during an event on economic crisis in the S.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytJan 22nd, 2021

8 Ways to Carry Card Debt Responsibly During the Corona Crisis in 2021

Amanda Frances, Self-Made Multi-Millionaire Money Queen, provides tips on dealing with card debt in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Q3 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Tips To Use Card Debt To Work For You In.....»»

Category: blogSource: valuewalkJan 6th, 2021

The future of robotics and automation relies on workers with advanced skills

Robots have been working on manufacturing floors for more than half a century now, making industrial processes safer and more efficient. Robots free up their human co-workers to do more meaningful work by taking on repetitive tasks and manufacturers’ .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 14th, 2020

Fred Meyer owner to give $130 million in ‘thank you pay’ to employees

Kroger Co. will provide a special “thank you pay” to its hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacy and call center employees for their work maintaining safe, clean and stocked stores during the coronavirus crisis......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 15th, 2020

Kroger to give $130 million in ‘thank you pay’ to employees

Kroger Co. will provide a special “thank you pay” to its hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacy and call center employees for their work maintaining safe, clean and stocked stores during the coronavirus crisis......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 15th, 2020

Light population density could mean a strong economic recovery; does that equation work for Buffalo?

A new economic forecast suggests that metropolitan areas with fewer persons per square mile might bounce back more strongly from the Covid-19 crisis. Is that good news for Western New York?.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 13th, 2020

Cramer: Commercial real estate in trouble if we continue to work from home after crisis

CNBC's Jim Cramer sounded the alarm about commercial real estate on Tuesday, saying that working from home would be an attractive option even after the pandemic is over......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcMay 12th, 2020

Sandeep Mathrani"s first TV interview as WeWork"s CEO on future of work amid crisis

WeWork CEO Sandeep Mathrani joins "Squawk Box" for his first TV interview as chief executive to discuss the future of work during the coronavirus pandemic, how offices may evolve as well as founder Adam Neumann's lawsuit against SoftBank......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcMay 12th, 2020

Logitech sales rise nearly 14% as work from home boosts demand

Logitech International reported a 13.6% rise in fourth-quarter sales on Tuesday, as more people used its products while working from home due to the coronavirus crisis......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 11th, 2020

A New York City teacher finished maternity leave as the city went on lockdown. Here"s how the mom is juggling the needs of her newborn, her remote students, and her own mental health in a time of crisis.

Kathleen Daniel Kathleen Daniel was scheduled to return to work from maternity leave the day her employer, the New York City Department of Education, shut down all schools in the city. Daniel.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 10th, 2020

U.S. unemployment is about to hit the scariest level since the Depression era

Economist predict over 20 million people lost their jobs in April, more than double the number who were out of work during the 2007-09 crisis......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 8th, 2020

Harshman"s Viewpoint: In the face of crisis, Pittsburghers rise to the challenge

Rich Harshman points to the work being done by the local United Way as proof that Pittsburgh is rising to the challenge during the pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 6th, 2020