Provide a résumé, cover letter and access to your brain? The creepy race to read workers" minds
Employees and job applicants are increasingly being subjected to AI and other tech designed to evaluate their cognitive ability and activity.Employees and job applicants are increasingly being subjected to AI and other tech designed to evaluate their cognitive ability and activity......»»
Opinion: Yes, rescuing banks like First Republic rewards the reckless. No, that shouldn"t stop us
Interventions in Silicon Valley Bank, Credit Suisse and others have revived a distracting, dangerous argument. Bank runs and failures are the greater risk.Interventions in Silicon Valley Bank, Credit Suisse and others have revived a distracting, dangerous argument. Bank runs and failures are the greater risk......»»
Column: Eli Lilly is slashing insulin prices, but hold your applause
Eli Lilly's price cuts on insulin will increase its profits, thanks to America's bizarre drug pricing system. Don't mistake its move for philanthropy. Eli Lilly's price cuts on insulin will increase its profits, thanks to America's bizarre drug pricing system. Don't mistake its move for philanthropy......»»
His parents died. Then Amazon fired him for seeking time off, a worker"s suit alleges
Amazon warehouse worker Scott Brock has sued the company for firing him from his Bakersfield job after he requested time off to grieve his parents, who died in the same week.Amazon warehouse worker Scott Brock has sued the company for firing him from his Bakersfield job after he requested time off to grieve his parents, who died in the same week......»»
The Times podcast: Silicon Valley Bank"s collapse may affect your interest rate
When inflation is high, the Federal Reserve has historically raised interest rates. But in times of economic uncertainty and risky banking practices, raising rates could cause an overcorrection — and spark a recession.When inflation is high, the Federal Reserve has historically raised interest rates. But in times of economic uncertainty and risky banking practices, raising rates could cause an overcorrection — and spark a recession......»»
Richard Branson"s Virgin Orbit in Long Beach furloughs most of its staff as it seeks funding
Richard Branson's Long Beach rocket company has furloughed nearly all of its 700 employees as it seeks funding. Richard Branson's Long Beach rocket company has furloughed nearly all of its 700 employees as it seeks funding......»»
Richard Branson"s Long Beach firm Virgin Orbit furloughs nearly 700 people as it seeks funding
Richard Branson's Long Beach rocket company has furloughed nearly all of its 700 employees as it seeks funding. Richard Branson's Long Beach rocket company has furloughed nearly all of its 700 employees as it seeks funding......»»
The Biden administration"s threat to ban TikTok: Here"s what you should know
The popular short-video app says a federal agency has said it will be banned in the United States unless its Chinese owners sell their shares. Not surprisingly, users are pushing back.The popular short-video app says a federal agency has said it will be banned in the United States unless its Chinese owners sell their shares. Not surprisingly, users are pushing back......»»
Richard Branson"s rocket-launch firm Virgin Orbit pauses operations, furloughs staff
The Long Beach-based rocket company has furloughed nearly all of its 700 employees as it seeks funding. The Long Beach-based rocket company has furloughed nearly all of its 700 employees as it seeks funding......»»
The FCC is cracking down on scammy robotexts. What that means for you
The FCC adopted a rule Thursday requiring mobile phone companies to block "highly likely to be illegal" texts, including those from non-working numbers.The FCC adopted a rule Thursday requiring mobile phone companies to block "highly likely to be illegal" texts, including those from non-working numbers......»»
Legendary Fox Studio Lot set for $1.5-billion expansion
Murdochs plan $1.5-billion upgrade to legendary Fox Studio Lot — formerly 20th Century Fox — where filming began nearly a century ago.Murdochs plan $1.5-billion upgrade to legendary Fox Studio Lot — formerly 20th Century Fox — where filming began nearly a century ago......»»
Newsom gives up call for lawmakers to cap oil industry profits
Gov. Gavin Newsom's amended proposal would give the California Energy Commission more authority to investigate gasoline price spikes and the option to place a cap on profits and penalize oil companies. Gov. Gavin Newsom's amended proposal would give the California Energy Commission more authority to investigate gasoline price spikes and the option to place a cap on profits and penalize oil companies......»»
Companies say they want diversity. So why are Latinos left off corporate boards?
Latinos are the nation's largest ethnic or racial minority with 18.9% of the population, yet few ascend to the pinnacle of U.S. corporate power: board member.Latinos are the nation's largest ethnic or racial minority with 18.9% of the population, yet few ascend to the pinnacle of U.S. corporate power: board member......»»
Companies say they value diversity. So why are Latinos left off corporate boards?
Latinos are the nation's largest ethnic or racial minority with 18.9% of the population, yet few ascend to the pinnacle of U.S. corporate power: board member.Latinos are the nation's largest ethnic or racial minority with 18.9% of the population, yet few ascend to the pinnacle of U.S. corporate power: board member......»»
A tasty L.A. mystery: Unwanted Uber Eats food deliveries vex Highland Park neighborhood
For more than two weeks, residents on a street in Highland Park have received unsolicited Uber Eats deliveries from McDonald's and Starbucks, creating a confusing whodunit.For more than two weeks, residents on a street in Highland Park have received unsolicited Uber Eats deliveries from McDonald's and Starbucks, creating a confusing whodunit......»»
Companies are diversifying their corporate boards. But Latinos are left behind
Latinos are the nation's largest ethnic or racial group with 18.9% of the population, yet few ascend to the pinnacle of U.S. corporate power: board member.Latinos are the nation's largest ethnic or racial group with 18.9% of the population, yet few ascend to the pinnacle of U.S. corporate power: board member......»»
Did deregulation lead to Silicon Valley Bank"s collapse?
President Trump-endorsed rollback of Dodd-Frank's tougher scrutiny of banks was a significant factor in SVB's problems. But it wasn't the only culprit.President Trump-endorsed rollback of Dodd-Frank's tougher scrutiny of banks was a significant factor in SVB's problems. But it wasn't the only culprit......»»
Highways are getting deadlier, with fatalities up 22%. Our smartphone addiction is a big reason why
Existing old-fashioned crash data collection systems, which significantly undercount the problem, are inadequate for the digital age of distracted driving.Existing old-fashioned crash data collection systems, which significantly undercount the problem, are inadequate for the digital age of distracted driving......»»
Californians share how they felt when SVB collapsed: "Please have mercy on us"
The Silicon Valley Bank collapse sent some business owners and individual account holders scrambling for safe places to put their money.The Silicon Valley Bank collapse sent some business owners and individual account holders scrambling for safe places to put their money......»»
Highways are getting deadlier, with fatalities up 22%. Why? We still can"t stay off our phones
Existing old-fashioned crash data collection systems, which significantly undercount the problem, are inadequate for the digital age of distracted driving.Existing old-fashioned crash data collection systems, which significantly undercount the problem, are inadequate for the digital age of distracted driving......»»