Showing all posts tagged Opinion and Analysis
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What Is ‘Quiet Quitting’ and Why Are Half of Us Doing it?
Employee dissatisfaction is the highest its been in almost a decade, and its changing the way Gen Zers decide to work.
Isobel O'Sullivan -
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It’s Not Just Apple Employees: Why Workers Need Remote Flexibility
Lower wages, long Covid caution, and a tight labor market all spur employees to band together against in-office mandates.
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Why Being Fired Over Zoom Is a Such a Jarring Experience
Over the past two years, thousands of workers have been fired via Zoom - and the process is nothing short of disorientating.
Aaron Drapkin -
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45% of Small Business Owners Are Freezing Hires Due to Inflation
Alignable polled 5,350 small business employers between May 10 and July 19, finding that 45% have put all hiring on hold.
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TikTok Security Officer Steps Down Amid Data Harvesting Accusations
According to a new report by Internet 2.0, TikTok has been using "aggressive" tactics to collect user data.
Isobel O'Sullivan -
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Workers Will Accept Lower Wages to Work From Home, Study Shows
Remote working has provided a lifeline to millions of US workers. But are WFH benefits worth sacrificing higher wages?
Isobel O'Sullivan -
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DTC Businesses Lean into Subscriptions Amid Stock Crashes
Shopify is home to an estimated 50% of all DTC brands, yet its stock has dropped 75% in 2022. Can subscriptions help?
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Why Massive Cryptocurrency Selloffs Highlight a Tech Industry Downturn
Investors anticipating a bad economy are selling off risky assets. It's hard to get riskier than cryptocurrency.
Adam Rowe -
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Flickr Will Mass-Delete a Bunch of Free Users’ Photos Next Month
Nothing lasts forever: On May 17th, Flickr will start deleting free accounts' non-public photos after the first 50.
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Companies Share Their Best Remote Work Perks
Zoom parties and desk chair stipends are passé. What remote work benefits will employees actually like?
Adam Rowe -
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This Company Tested Meta’s Virtual Reality Workroom
Is the Metaverse worth it? Here's the good, the bad, and the future of the nascent technology.
Conor Cawley -
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“I felt violated… but then I got used to it” – Employee Monitoring Software Is Still Dividing Opinion
Is surveilling staff remotely an invasion of privacy, or a simple solution to productivity problems?
Aaron Drapkin -
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Mark Zuckerberg Really Wants Meta to Be a Thing
The CEO took to Facebook to announce some new company values that align with the rebrand to Meta earlier this year.
Conor Cawley -
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FCC to Roll Out ‘Nutrition Labels’ for US Internet Providers
Expected to come into force in November 2022, the proposals are aimed at ensuring consumers and businesses get fairer deals.
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T-Mobile To Begin Firing Unvaccinated Staff In April
Office workers have been told in a company email that vaccination is mandatory, or they risk termination.
Jack Turner -
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Remote Work Is So Popular Even AirBNB’s CEO Is Doing It
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky is living and working out of Airbnbs to highlight the benefits of remote workplaces.
Adam Rowe -
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Metaverse Companies: Who’s Involved and Who’s Investing in 2023
The metaverse has got a lot of hype recently, but which companies are involved, and who's spending the big bucks on projects?
Aaron Drapkin -
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US Businesses and Airlines Brace for “Catastrophic” 5G Flight Disruption
Airlines are extremely concerned about the impact of 5G signals could have on aircrafts' altitude-measuring capabilities.
Aaron Drapkin -
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Businesses Everywhere are Preparing for the Metaverse: Are you Ready?
Walmart and other businesses are looking into cryptocurrencies, NFTs & virtual land; but will everyone else join them?
Aaron Drapkin -
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Tests, Boosters & $1bn Dollar Builds: Big Tech’s Back-to-Office Plans
Tech Giants have been pushing back and postponing their return-to-office dates, but are still purchasing huge office blocks.
Aaron Drapkin -
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Seven Tech Startups To Watch Out For In 2022
From cheaper 3D printing to optimizing delivery routes, here are seven tech companies who could spark revolution in 2022.
Duncan Lambden -