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IBM Accused Of Ageism: Older Workers Are ‘Dinobabies’ Who Should Be Made An ‘Extinct Species’
This week, as reported by Bloomberg, “IBM executives discussed in emails how to force out older workers and derided them as “dinobabies” who should be made an “extinct species,” according to a court filing in an age discrimination case against the company. The filings revealed communications showing “highly incriminating animus” against older employees by officials who at the time were in the company’s “highest ranks.”
Will A War Between Russia And The Ukraine Hurt The Hot Job Market?
The stock market, real estate and United States employment had been hitting new highs. Unfortunately, nothing goes up in a straight line forever. There are always black swan events that strike fear and concern into the financial and housing markets, along with the overall economy. Inflation and supply chain disruptions cause concerns. Fear of a war between Russia and the Ukraine has spooked Wall Street, causing selloffs.
What Business Leaders Need To Do About The Great Disengagement At Work
As a society, we are more disconnected from one another than ever before. The pandemic sent us home from work. After some adjustment time, we appreciated the benefits of not needing to commute, and having autonomy over our schedule. We weren’t prepared for the downside—feelings of loneliness and isolation.
British Authorities Just Seized NFTs For The First Time, In A £1.4 Million Fraud Probe
Britain’s tax watchdog has seized three non-fungible tokens, in what is thought to be the first seizure of NFTs by a U.K. law enforcement agency. Officials at Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs say they seized the NFTs during an investigation into a suspected value-added tax (VAT) fraud case worth £1.4 million ($1.9 million). Three suspects have been arrested on suspicion of attempting to defraud the taxman.
Women Were More Likely To Quit Their Jobs Than Men In States Where Omicron Closed Schools And Daycares
Childcare problems during Omicron seem to have impacted some women’s ability to work and ultimately influenced their decision to quit, more so than men. A new analysis from Gusto, a small- and medium-sized business payroll and human resources platform, highlights what quit data looked like at the start of the new year based on its platform data.
How Does It Feel to Switch to a 4-Day Workweek? 15 Workers Who Have Done It Weigh In
These days, it seems like every time you look some company or country announces it’s launching a four-day workweek trial or touting the results of its successful experiment with reduced hours. Iceland’s trial was a storming success. Spain launched a pilot scheme last year. The U.K. and Ireland are joining the party. And jobs sites report that listings boasting a four-day workweek are up significantly. Various politicians have also endorsed the idea.
Google VP Says She Always Listens For These 6 Things During The Job Interview: ‘They’re Not Often Easy To Spot’
I’ve picked up quite a bit on what to look for in a job candidate in my three decades at the helm of major businesses — and specifically, in my nearly 15 years at Google, where I’m currently vice president of global partnerships.
How To Manage Your Micromanaging Boss Before They Manage You
You can’t choose your boss. If you’re lucky, you get an amazing manager whom you can learn from and who supports your career. If you’re unlucky, you get a micromanager. Don’t panic: you’re not quite doomed if that’s the case. But you’ll have to manage your micromanaging boss before they manage you.
‘You Have To Take A Chance On Yourself’: Founders Of A Hiring App Share Their Best Career Advice
Deborah Gladney, 34, and Angela Muhwezi-Hall, 32, are part of a small but growing club of million-dollar Black female founders. The sisters are the creators behind QuickHire, a hiring platform that connects workers to service and skilled-trade jobs. In November, QuickHire raised $1.41 million in an oversubscribed round of funding, making Gladney and Muhwezi-Hall the first Black women in Kansas to raise over $1 million for a startup, according to AfroTech.
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