By Sam Becker November 16, 2023 Shutdown averted—again! The government funding bill that was passed overwhelmingly by the House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Senate late on Wednesday and headed to President Biden for his signature. That will keep parts of the federal government funded until January 19, 2024, and others until February 2, … Continue reading Government shutdown threats are becoming more common. Blame TV, social media, and Newt Gingrich
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Soundcloud will lay off eight percent of its staff in hopes of becoming profitable
SoundCloud is laying off up to 20 percent of its workforce Mariella Moon @mariella_moon SoundCloud is joining the depressingly long list of companies in the tech industry that are letting personnel go due to the economic downturn. According to Billboard and Variety, company CEO Michael Weissman told employees in an email that it’s … Continue reading Soundcloud will lay off eight percent of its staff in hopes of becoming profitable
4 steps to becoming a more strategic marketer in 2023
In the face of uncertainties, we must take a data-driven approach to make marketing less of a cost center and more of a value-added partner. Stacey Ackerman on February 7, 2023 In the first few weeks of 2023 alone, at least 174 tech companies have cut close to 60,000 jobs, according to Fortune magazine. What … Continue reading 4 steps to becoming a more strategic marketer in 2023
The freelance workforce is becoming more highly skilled and highly educated
By Sam Becker December 14, 2022 Employers are having a hard time finding enough workers, and that may be because millions of Americans are increasingly going to work for themselves, either creating businesses or becoming freelancers. During 2021, Americans submitted applications to create 5.4 million new businesses, the highest level ever recorded, according … Continue reading The freelance workforce is becoming more highly skilled and highly educated
Yahoo Partners With Taboola In Historic 30-Year Deal, Becoming Largest Shareholder
Yahoo Becomes Taboola’s Largest Shareholder, Enters Exclusive 30-Year Commercial Agreement by Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, November 28, 2022 Yahoo, an internet pioneer, and Taboola, a recommendations engine, have announced a 30-year exclusive partnership that will create what the companies call a “contextual data powerhouse,” which will be important as the advertising industry retires browser cookies. The … Continue reading Yahoo Partners With Taboola In Historic 30-Year Deal, Becoming Largest Shareholder
Thinking of becoming a digital nomad? Set sail for these 10 best beaches for remote workers
By Shalene Gupta August 05, 2022 Two years after the Great Office Shutdown, so to speak, remote work is growing fast. And with it comes the possibility of picking a home not because it’s close to your office, but because it’s somewhere you want to live—like by the beach, for example, where it’s sunny all … Continue reading Thinking of becoming a digital nomad? Set sail for these 10 best beaches for remote workers
Sure why not: Wordle is becoming a board game
Sure, why not: Wordle is becoming a board game Hasbro and New York Times Games are planning a physical release for the game’s anniversary. A. Khalid @askhalid Hasbro/New York Times Games Wordle players who can’t resist posting their scores on social media to show off their verbal smarts can now subject friends to this behavior … Continue reading Sure why not: Wordle is becoming a board game
The Future of Work: Can You Adapt Fast Enough Before Becoming Unemployed?
Ramon Nuez September 13, 2021 Your intelligent assistant was just notified of a new job posting that you have been waiting for, so it gently wakes you up at 6:45 AM. You slide out of bed and struggle to find the bathroom. The shower automatically turns on to your preferred temperature. Twenty minutes later, you … Continue reading The Future of Work: Can You Adapt Fast Enough Before Becoming Unemployed?
Why Companies Are Struggling With Becoming GDPR Compliant
Grace Lau July 27, 2021 If you have data about your European customers, employees, or suppliers, you need to become GDPR compliant. Or you could be at risk of being fined up to €20 million. This article will explain what GDPR is, why companies are struggling to comply, and how to become compliant. What is … Continue reading Why Companies Are Struggling With Becoming GDPR Compliant
Blog Writing Tips for Becoming an Expert in Your Industry
Diane H. Wong April 16, 2021 The first step to having a successful blog is to become an expert in your writing. This is possible by being a thought leader. There are plenty of competing blogs on the web that cover similar topics to your own, so what are you going to do to make … Continue reading Blog Writing Tips for Becoming an Expert in Your Industry