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finance7 hrs ago
Alphabet CEO Addresses Stanford Graduates on Career Choices
The executive delivered a commencement speech at Stanford University on Sunday. He outlined three principles without referencing artificial intelligence.
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finance1 day ago
Some Overemployed Workers Maintain High Earnings Despite Return-to-Office Mandates, While Others See Income Cut in Half
Workers juggling two full-time roles report longer hours and new oversight rules, yet several continue earning well above single-job pay. Business Insider interviewed more than two dozen such employees over three years.
finance1 day ago
Survey: 42% of Young Workers Skip Phone Calls, 58% Rehearse Before Dialing
A RiseGuide poll of 2,000 Gen Z and millennial workers shows many script calls in advance and link avoidance to lost earnings.
pandaily.comfinance4 days ago
IBM Pays $17 Million to Settle DOJ False Claims Act Allegations Over Federal Contracts
The April 10 agreement marks the first resolution under the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative and centers on HR practices in compensation, hiring, and promotions.
business5 days ago
Toptal CEO Sets 80 Percent Remote, 20 Percent In-Person Split for AI Teams
Toptal CEO Taso Du Val now favors keeping most staff fully remote while requiring in-person work for roughly 20 percent focused on complex AI projects. The company has paused routine off-sites after spending millions on them.
New York Postai6 days ago
Meta AI unit workers report frustration over new tasks after layoffs
Employees in a newly formed Meta artificial intelligence group described repetitive data tasks and limited interaction. The unit was created in March and followed an 8,000-person layoff last month. Internal meetings and a petition reflected ongoing dissatisfaction.
Wiredtechnology9 days ago
Meta to Hold Companywide AI Hackathon July 14-16 and Increase Team Offsite Budgets
CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the three-day event to employees on Friday. The company has not held a companywide hackathon since laying off 8,000 workers last month.
abcnews.go.comworld9 days ago
Internal Report Finds SEC Employees Played Golf While Claiming Remote Work
An internal review obtained through a public records request identified several Securities and Exchange Commission staff members who recorded themselves as working from home while playing golf at a public course. The findings come from documents released under the Freedom of Info…
neurosciencenews.comtechnology9 days ago
Meta Employee Disrupts Livestreamed AI Team Meeting With Profanity-Laden Outburst
An Applied AI team presentation was interrupted this week when an employee demanded attendees tell a senior executive he was 'a piece of sh_t.' The incident reflects reported discontent inside the 6,500-person unit formed three months ago.
finance9 days ago
Bengaluru Tech Worker Ranks Meetings and Colleagues by Heart-Rate Data from Whoop Wristband
Pankaj Tanwar matched per-minute heart-rate readings from his Whoop wristband to calendar entries and posted the resulting rankings on LinkedIn and X.
TechCrunchai10 days ago
Engineer Sues xAI and SpaceX After Termination Ahead of IPO
Devin Kim filed suit Tuesday in California state court alleging he was dismissed after raising safety concerns about Grok days before SpaceX’s planned IPO. He seeks compensatory and punitive damages plus a declaratory judgment.
flipboard.comai11 days ago
Marketing firm ties quarterly salary increases to measurable AI business impact
A marketing automation company introduced quarterly salary increases for employees who demonstrate measurable business results from AI use. For the first quarter of the program, just over half of its 246 employees qualified for raises between 2% and 4%.
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Japan Timesworld15 days ago
74% of Non-Managerial White-Collar Workers Now Use AI Regularly, With Many Saving a Full Day or More Per Week
Boston Consulting Group’s latest AI at Work report shows adoption rising 23 points in a year, with more than 40% of regular users saving at least a full workday each week.
abcnews.go.comfinance16 days ago
BCG Survey: 42% of Employees Save Full Workday Weekly With AI, Though Many Lack Guidance on Next Steps
A new Boston Consulting Group report shows 42% of nearly 12,000 frontline workers save eight hours a week using AI, yet most receive little direction on how to apply the time.
citizen.co.zabusiness16 days ago
BCG Survey: 42% of Workers Save 8 Hours Weekly With AI, But Most Get No Guidance on Using the Time
A new Boston Consulting Group report shows employees are saving time with AI but lack guidance on how to use it. Companies are also cutting back on AI usage incentives after costs rose sharply.
realitytea.comworld16 days ago
Scott Pelley Fired by CBS After Publicly Attacking New '60 Minutes' Leadership in Staff Meeting
The longtime '60 Minutes' correspondent questioned the qualifications of new leadership during a Monday meeting and was dismissed. The episode drew public attention from workers who identified with confronting management.
urbanmilwaukee.combusiness18 days ago
Companies Build AI Usage Dashboards, Tie Adoption to Advancement, and Offer Innovation Prizes
JPMorgan, Meta, and KPMG have built internal dashboards to monitor how employees use AI. Amazon shut down an employee leaderboard in late May after concerns over unnecessary usage.
New York Postbusiness19 days ago
Meta Rolls Out Employee Tracking Software for AI Training, Adds Pause and Exemption Options
Meta will let U.S. employees pause data collection for up to 30 minutes and request exemptions after staff complaints about battery drain and home internet use.
Benzingafinance20 days ago
Jacob Miller Sues Shield AI Alleging Sexual Harassment, Retaliation and Mishandled Fraud Concerns
Former employee Jacob Miller filed suit against Shield AI, alleging sexual harassment by a senior director, safety and fraud concerns that went unaddressed, and retaliatory administrative leave before his departure last month.
Bloombergworld23 days ago
Lawsuit Filed Against Shield AI Official Over Harassment Allegations
A new lawsuit names a senior official at defense technology company Shield AI and alleges sexual harassment along with fraud and safety violations involving other employees. The complaint was filed in an unspecified court.
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Enterprise eSIM Market Reaches Nearly $12 Billion in 2025
The global eSIM market reached nearly $12 billion in 2025. Industry data shows continued expansion driven by device manufacturers, telecom operators, and enterprise deployments in logistics, automotive, and industrial IoT.
fortune.comworld26 days ago
Executives at Workplace Summit Discuss Pre-Interview Online Searches
Executives attending a workplace summit discussed whether they review online information about job candidates before interviews. The discussion covered hiring practices and candidate evaluation methods.
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sports27 days ago
Workers Plan Time Off for 2026 World Cup Matches
Surveys show one-third of workers across eight countries expect to take at least one day off during the June 11 to July 19 tournament. Employers in host cities are preparing for traffic and schedule changes.
helpnetsecurity.comworld30 days ago
Executives Describe Interview Questions at Workplace Summit
Executives at a recent workplace summit discussed questions they ask during job interviews. The event covered hiring practices, skills, and workplace trends.
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fortune.comworld32 days ago
Workplace Summit in Atlanta Features Discussions on AI and Employee Well-Being
Fortune Magazine is hosting the second day of its Workplace Summit in Atlanta. Sessions will address AI adoption challenges, employee retention strategies, and compensation practices.
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qz.comworld33 days ago
CEO says annual performance reviews lag behind rapid workplace change
The head of an AI-powered performance review company stated that traditional annual evaluations were designed for slower times. He noted that current technology and business conditions have outpaced the old model.
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cicnews.comai33 days ago
Upwork CEO Discusses Worker Concerns Over AI at Workplace Summit
Upwork president and CEO Hayden Brown addressed how companies can address employee concerns about artificial intelligence during a recent industry event. She stated that while AI developments receive significant attention, available data presents a different picture from widespre…
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fortune.comworld33 days ago
Fortune Workplace Innovation Summit Begins with Discussions on Leadership and Technology
The Fortune Workplace Innovation Summit opened on May 19, 2026. Speakers from several organizations are scheduled to address leadership, artificial intelligence, talent management, and changes in work practices.
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nypost.comai33 days ago
Survey Finds 40 Percent of Gen Z Workers Say They Cannot Function Without AI
A global workplace study shows most Gen Z employees report benefits from AI tools while 40 percent say they feel unable to function without them. The survey also recorded concerns about skill erosion and long-term career effects.
nypost.comworld35 days ago
Employee Shares Photo of Company Goodie Bag Received Instead of Raise
A Reddit user posted a photo of a small collection of items given in place of an end-of-year pay increase. The post drew hundreds of comments from users who described similar experiences at other workplaces.
ai35 days ago
Google Engineer Quits After 18 Years Over Rapid AI Adoption
A former Google test engineer left the company in November 2025 after feeling pressured to use AI for coding tasks. He later found AI tools helpful for personal projects once he had time to experiment.
indiatoday.intoday.infinance39 days ago
Microsoft Offers Voluntary Buyout to Principal Manager Approaching 25-Year Milestone
Marisela Cerda, 47, a principal customer experience manager who joined Microsoft in 2001 right out of college, was extended a voluntary retirement offer that would take effect in July. Business Insider reported that the offer arrives as she reaches her 25-year mark, a milestone m…
nypost.comfinance46 days ago
Ex-JPMorgan Banker Sues Executive Director for Coercive Sex, Threats and Racist Abuse
Chirayu Rana, 35, filed suit last week accusing JPMorgan executive director Lorna Hajdini, 37, of drugging him and coercing him into degrading sex acts. Manhattan prosecutors investigated the claims last summer, found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing and referred Rana for menta…
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nypost.comfinance46 days ago
Ex-JPMorgan Banker Sues Executive Director for Sexual Harassment
Chirayu Rana, 35, sued Lorna Hajdini, 37, in New York County Supreme Court in late April 2026 under the pseudonym John Doe. He accused her of drugging him and forcing repeated sexual encounters. JPMorgan and Manhattan prosecutors found no evidence to support the claims after sepa…
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