Posts by Samie lein
‘Sorry I can’t, I’m a parent’ is not a weak excuse
At some point in your professional life, you will be asked to do something that makes you scowl, “Are they serious?” A 6 p.m. brainstorming session. An important client dinner on the night of your kid’s recital. A weekend retreat that promises team bonding but really means you will miss your kid’s birthday and end…
Read MoreWhy civilian-first innovation will drive better dual-use technologies
Imagine drones that map disaster zones today and scout military targets tomorrow. Or seismic activity sensors built for construction that go on to detect submarines underwater. These ideas represent the promise of dual-use technologies that serve both civilian and military purposes. For the first time, the European Commission is explicitly proposing to fund them through…
Read More10 Top Online Training Programs for Employee Development
In today’s fast-paced work environment, effective employee development is vital for organizational success. Various online training programs, such as Skillsoft and Google Cybersecurity, offer targeted courses to improve fundamental skills like project management and data analysis. These platforms provide hands-on experiences and personalized coaching, ensuring that employees can adapt to industry changes. Comprehending the benefits…
Read MorePolice are turning to improv to improve leadership skills
Discomfort is common in leadership training, but it’s especially palpable when you walk into a room of police commanders and ask them to say “Yes, and…” That’s the scene I step into regularly as part of my work with the Policing Leadership Academy at the University of Chicago Crime Lab. These sessions bring together leaders…
Read MoreThe voice data gold rush is on, but don’t fall for fool’s gold
For as long as we’ve imagined “the future,” we’ve imagined computers that talk with humans. From the calm, ever-listening computer in Star Trek to J.A.R.V.I.S. in Iron Man, voice-enabled AI has been the centerpiece of sci-fi and a symbol of technological advancement. Well, that future is now. And voice AI is in the middle of…
Read MoreWhy Several Nations Are Currently Meeting In Geneva
Nations gather in Geneva to again confront the world’s spiraling plastic pollution crisis. Source link
Read MoreInside World, the first-ever human verification brand
Back in June, Tools for Humanity—a startup cofounded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman—launched its first U.S. brand campaign for World, an identity and financial network that includes a cryptocurrency called Worldcoin and an unprecedented piece of hardware: the Orb. The volleyball-size spherical device uses a retina scan to authenticate users as human, and then provides…
Read MoreIn recruitment, an AI-on-AI war is rewriting the hiring playbook
Roei Samuel, founder of networking platform Connectd, has been hiring at speed — 14 roles in six months. But he’s begun to wonder if candidates’ answers are genuine, even on video calls. “I can see their eyes shifting across the screen,” he says. “Then they come back with the perfect answer to a question.” The…
Read MoreOnline scam uses fake ICE raids at Target and Walmart to steal personal data
A new online scam is exploiting fears surrounding immigration raids. If your “For You” page on TikTok has recently shown videos of alleged former Target or Walmart employees claiming they were fired—or even deported—by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), it’s a scam. These viral clips, which often rack up millions of views, typically feature young…
Read MoreWhat Are the Key Phases of Onboarding for New Employees?
Onboarding new employees involves several critical phases that guarantee a smooth changeover into the organization. First, there’s pre-onboarding, which engages employees before their official start date. Then, orientation introduces them to the company culture and values. After that, training focuses on skill development and hands-on practice. Finally, integration provides ongoing support as employees settle into…
Read MoreTraditional marketing is dead (almost)
Traditional advertising, as we know it, will be dead by 2030. A harsh prediction, maybe, but the truth is that today’s modern buyer has evolved and so must our industry. Now, more than ever, we are witnessing a signficiant shift from passive exposure to performance-based engagement, from reach to relevance, and from assumptions to intelligence.…
Read MoreBy leaning into change, luxury is learning to thrive
Declining sales, falling profits, and job cuts have made for a tough first half of the year for the luxury sector. Yet two new initiatives from two of the world’s best-known luxury brands highlight some fundamental principles that must now shape luxury’s new direction of travel. The first is the opening of The Louis—a boat-shaped…
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