Business: “Borderless” workers are now hip
"Borderless talent" may have multiple meanings, but mostly that tech work will be mostly done where it is cheapest to do it. If you can do your job "remotely", then…
Policy, Climate: Fed Government mandates using the train
Employees are directed to take trains for all trips under 250 miles, instead of flying: White House asks employees to travel by train, EVs when possible (msn.com) (Note – here…
Climate: Eat fake manufactured “meat” to save the climate
Beyond Meat is rapidly becoming Beyond Profitable as it's share price has fallen from a high of about $166 to today's $6.80.
Workforce: Ageism is ingrained in the work world
Employers much more likely to hire someone less than 45 years old. After that, participation in the labor force begins to drop off sharply. According to an OECD report which…
Software: Measuring software developer productivity, Part 2
Good point: When someone asks to measure developer productivity, that’s probably not the real question and goal they are seeking. Measuring developer productivity? A response to McKinsey, Part 2 (pragmaticengineer.com)
AI: IBM study on AI job impacts
IBM study says 40% of global workforce will need to adopt AI skills or be replaced by workers who know AI.
Business, Work: Weight stigma has a strong negative bias in the work place
And not just the work place. Those who are overweight have a harder time getting hired, get paid less, and are promoted less, says research. The Hidden Career Cost of…
Software: “40% of software engineers born outside the United States”
“Some 40% of software engineers in the country are born outside the US,…” Chicago Seeks Laid Off Tech Workers With H-1B Visas for Jobs – Bloomberg Bloomberg appears to have…
Business: Remote work options becoming curtailed
Disney CEO Bob Iger told hybrid employees on Monday they must return to corporate offices four days a week starting March 1, according to an email obtained by CNBC. Source:…