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Remote Work Dreams Fade as Economic Reality Bites
Image: simonapilolla/Envato Elements The days of everyone working from their kitchen tables or Amazon-purchased standing desks are fading fast. LinkedIn’s latest Workforce Confidence survey shows that remote work has been steadily declining in since 2020. While nearly half of workers were remote in October 2020, that number has dropped to just 26%, with most people (55%) back in the office…
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How AI agents work – Computerworld
By 2027, 70% of professional developers are expected to be using AI-powered coding tools, up from less than 10% in September 2023, according to Gartner Research. And within three years, 80% of enterprises will have integrated AI-augmented testing tools into their software engineering tool chain — a significant increase from approximately 15% early last year, Gartner said. Beyond coding, AI…
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These $140 iPads Are Perfect for Work, but Selling Out Fast
TL;DR: Get a refurbished iPad 7th Gen and faux leather case for $139.99 while supplies last — fewer than 50 are left in stock (reg. $249.99). Not every business needs top-of-the-line tech. Sometimes, practical and affordable wins the race. If you or your team need affordable tablets, consider shopping refurbished devices. You’ll save hundreds of dollars and help out the…
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Learn This AI Skill to Get Ahead at Work
Image: Pressmaster/Envato Elements By 2030, 70% of the skills professionals use in most jobs will change, thanks in large part to AI, according to a new study by LinkedIn. AI literacy tops LinkedIn’s list of 15 Skills on the Rise in the U.S.; number 10 is Large Language Model (LLM) Development & Application. The study also revealed that professionals entering…
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CFPB workers are reinstated after a court order, but many still can’t work
Terminated employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have been brought back to work in response to a judge’s order — sort of. Probationary employees (a class of government workers who are newer to an agency or role) received letters over the weekend notifying them that they were reinstated into their positions, following a court order requiring the CFPB…
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Laid-off workers are ditching full-time work: 70% of staff caught up in brutal layoffs opted for part-time roles and freelance gigs – and flexibility was the big appeal for many
Flexible working practices have proven so popular that a significant number of workers laid off from full-time jobs have opted for part-time work. That’s according to a survey from job platform Intch, which showed 96% of laid-off professionals moved to flexible work after being made redundant, with 70% planning to shift to part-time, freelance, or project-based roles. Of those polled,…
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How AI-enabled ‘bossware’ is being used to track and evaluate your work – Computerworld
Imagine, for example, that a large organization gathers data on employee sentiment, tone, and interactions in an anonymous, aggregated way to track overall mood over time. Or, after announcing a major corporate change that could create uncertainty, anxiety, or mistrust, business leaders can analyze the data to see how employees are reacting — what they’re worried about or where confusion…
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What Is a Password Manager and How Does It Work?
For organizations with multiple online accounts, tightening company security should be a top priority to prevent data breaches or theft. The first step to avoiding a data breach is creating unique passwords for your accounts. But suppose you’re like many people who resort to reusing their old passwords to create new accounts. In that case, it’s safe to say that…
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Women in tech think the industry has changed for the better, but there’s still more work to be done
Things are looking up for women in the tech industry, according to new research from AND Digital, with 84% believing the industry has changed for the better. In a poll of female tech leaders in the US, 83% said they feel they’ve succeeded as a leader while nine-in-ten said they enjoy being a leader in tech. However, it’s not all…
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Chrome Enterprise moves to better differentiate work, personal browsing – Computerworld
The browser suite includes new secure sign-ins, user authentication, and identity management across Google services. Google Identity integrates with Google Workspace and other third-party applications, allowing businesses to streamline access management, bolster security, and make sure users have the correct permissions and access. Google IT teams also benefit from better profile reporting and data protection for unmanaged devices in BYOD…
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