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Labor regulator says Amazon drivers in California are employees

Hi, Welcome Welcome back August 23, 2024 Labor regulator says Amazon drivers in California are employees The decision, made by a regional director for the National Labor Relations Board in Los Angeles, came after the agency investigated unfair labor-practice charges filed against the company by the Teamsters union. BY Associated Press Prosecutors at a federal labor … Continue reading Labor regulator says Amazon drivers in California are employees →

How to catch a package thief: This California woman used an Apple AirTag

August 23, 2024 How to catch a package thief: This California woman used an Apple AirTag Apple’s $29 AirTags have become popular items since their 2021 release, helping users keep tabs on the location of anything from their lost keys and wallets to luggage. BY Associated Press A Southern California woman fed up with her packages … Continue reading How to catch a package thief: This California woman used an Apple AirTag →

Why the FTC’s stand on hashing is a wake-up call for digital advertisers

The FTC declares hashing isn’t a foolproof privacy measure. Here’s what this stance means for the industry’s future. Angelina Eng on August 23, 2024   On July 24, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a statement that hit home for many in the digital advertising and marketing industry. The FTC categorically stated that … Continue reading Why the FTC’s stand on hashing is a wake-up call for digital advertisers →

$7 footlong: Subway joins McDonald’s in offering meal deals as fast food menu inflation comes under fire

August 23, 2024 $7 footlong: Subway joins McDonald’s in offering meal deals as fast-food menu inflation comes under fire The days of the $5 footlong may be long gone, but growing consumer backlash has led the sandwich chain to enter the value wars. BY Sarah Bregel The fast-food wars continue to drive deals for hungry, discount-seeking … Continue reading $7 footlong: Subway joins McDonald’s in offering meal deals as fast food menu inflation comes under fire →

How employee experience drives customer satisfaction

Dive into research findings and real-world examples of how positive employee experiences translate to better customer experiences. Alicia Arnold on August 23, 2024   The connection between employee experience (EX) and customer experience (CX) is well-documented, with both anecdotal evidence and statistical data supporting the correlation. Research indicates that positive EX leads to superior CX, … Continue reading How employee experience drives customer satisfaction →

Amazon loophole allows China to access high-end U.S. AI, chips

August 23, 2024 Amazon loophole allows China to access high-end U.S. AI, chips China is bypassing sanctions by using Amazon Web Services to access advanced American computing power. BY Reuters State-linked Chinese entities are using cloud services provided by Amazon or its rivals to access advanced U.S. chips and artificial intelligence capabilities that they cannot acquire … Continue reading Amazon loophole allows China to access high-end U.S. AI, chips →

Oh, fudge! Recall of chocolate treats hits TJ Maxx and Marshalls over mold growth fears; full list of states and map

August 23, 2024 Oh, fudge! Recall of chocolate treats hits TJ Maxx and Marshalls over mold growth fears; full list of states and map Some 840 units of Montreal Fudge-branded products are impacted, according to an FDA notice posted this week. Here’s what to know. BY Michael Grothaus Sweet treats are one of the joys of … Continue reading Oh, fudge! Recall of chocolate treats hits TJ Maxx and Marshalls over mold growth fears; full list of states and map →

Why leaders shouldn’t focus on creating a corporate culture—and what they should build instead

August 23, 2024 Why leaders shouldn’t focus on creating a corporate culture—and what they should build instead An emotional intelligence expert explains how building a sense of community can help companies increase employee engagement, boost worker mental health, and more. BY Harvey Deutschendorf Leaders often preach about the importance of building a healthy company culture.  Understandably, … Continue reading Why leaders shouldn’t focus on creating a corporate culture—and what they should build instead →