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Why Many People Are Turning Toward Robots And AI To Help Support Their Mental Health And Careers
The pandemic was more than a devastating health crisis. The ripple effects changed the way we work and live our lives. While this may seem insensitive, the Covid-19 outbreak led to some positive changes to our culture. For the first time, corporate leadership is paying close attention to the mental health and well-being of their employees.
We Are In An Exciting New ‘Era Of Hyper-Innovation’
Moving past the pandemic, we are now in the “Era of Hyper-Innovation.” A recent study by Citrix Systems finds that investments in new technology and flexible work over the virus outbreak stoked the flames of a blazingly hot “$678 billion boost in revenue across industries around the world” that still have a lot of room for “continued growth.”
The 5 Most Important Revelations From The ‘Facebook Papers’
A more complete portrait of how Facebook was vividly aware of its harmful effects came to light Monday, both at Frances Haugen’s testimony in front of the British Parliament and via a series of reports based on internal documents she leaked, deemed “The Facebook Papers.” During the 2.5 hour question-and-answer, Haugen repeatedly said that Facebook puts “growth over safety,” particularly in developing areas of the world where the company does not have language or cultural expertise to regulate content without fostering division among users.
Elon Musk’s Wealth Surged By $36 Billion, The Largest Single-Day Gain Bloomberg’s Ever Recorded
It’s been quite the day for Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk. The early-morning announcement that Hertz intends to buy 100,000 Teslas for its rental fleet kicked off a spectacular rally that sent the company’s market capitalization and its top executive’s net worth soaring to new heights.
Stress From The Pandemic Has Made Even Basic Decision-Making Difficult, Poll Finds
Stress from the pandemic has people struggling to make decisions large and small, with nearly a third of adults questioning even basic day-to-day choices, according to a new report. The American Psychological Association’s “Stress in America” survey, conducted by the Harris Poll, found that 32 percent of adults are so stressed by the pandemic, they sometimes wrestle with daily tasks, such as choosing what to eat or what to wear.
The Absurdly Simple Reason People Quit That No One Ever Talks About
Why do people feel unmotivated at their jobs? Why might they decide to quit and look for work elsewhere? Because they don’t enjoy those jobs. That simple insight comes from Lindsay McGregor, consultant and co-author of the bestseller Primed to Perform. That employees should enjoy doing their jobs as a vital part of keeping them engaged, motivated–and around–seems obvious when you think about it. And yet few business leaders or management consultants ever do think about it. Instead, they focus their attention on things like mission, vision, and purpose as ways to motivate and engage employees.
The SEC Is Likely To Get The Green Light To Target Stablecoins This Week, Report Says
The Securities and Exchange Commission has won a debate among US agencies to propose legislation and oversee the $131 billion stablecoin market, Bloomberg reported on Monday. The Wall Street watchdog’s “significant authority” over tokens like tether will be spelt out in a report expected to be published this week, Bloomberg said, citing sources familiar with the matter.