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Indeed workplace psychologist Amanda Gordon warned Australians about a new trend that could lead to redundancies. (Source: Courtesy/Getty)There’s a new trend emerging in the Australian workplace that’s raising concerns it could lead to redundancies. You’ve heard of quiet quits, quiet downsizing and quiet hiring, but ‘quiet furlough’ is a new development that’s bad for both employees and employers.”This is exploiting your office’s work-from-home policy by taking time off without telling your boss,” said Amanda Gordon, a workplace psychologist at Indeed. Yahoo Finance It’s a very dangerous road and you could get into trouble.”I think quiet leave is problematic because it…

A recent study commissioned by Tel Aviv’s Afeka School of Engineering and TheMarker shed light on the development of Israel’s high-tech industry amid the Israel-Hamas war, highlighting the growing importance of proficiency with artificial intelligence (AI) tools.The second “Skills Index Survey”, released at the annual Skills & Tech Conference, collected input from 150 managers who oversee at least 25 employees in tech and other industries between June 3 and 22. The results, assessed on a 10-point relevance scale, highlighted that understanding AI is the most important skill in the modern workplace. Despite this emphasis, many managers report limited access…

Medal table | Olympic schedule | Olympic newsDay 4 in Paris brings one of the signature events of the Summer Games.Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee lead the U.S. women as they seek to secure gold in the women’s gymnastics team final. The U.S. Men’s National Team, meanwhile looks to advance to the Olympic knockout round for the first time since 2000.In the pool, there’s more high-stakes action for American and Australian swimmers in medal events. And both the U.S. men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball teams will make their Paris debuts.All events will stream live on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com. For a…

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 30, 2023 in New York City.Spencer Pratt | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesThis report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. The CNBC Daily Open brings investors all the information they need to know, wherever they are. Like it? Subscribe. here.Big Tech RevenuesThe S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Index rose modestly on Monday as investors awaited the U.S. central bank’s policy announcement on Wednesday ahead of a packed week of earnings reports from major technology companies. The S&P 500 rose 0.08% and…

While action sports were once a niche hobby, they continue to grow in popularity, especially among younger generations. So why are more and more people getting interested in sports like BMX, skateboarding and surfing? The popularity of the X-Games likely helped, but there are likely other factors at play as well. For one, participants can take part in these activities in a way that suits their lifestyle and are free to express themselves outside of the rules, regulations and schedules found in traditional sports. Action sports empower people to explore their potential and develop their skills and abilities without the…

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — As thousands of people demonstrated across Venezuela, opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez announced Monday that his campaign has evidence that he won the country’s disputed election, which electoral authorities have certified as his victory. President Nicolas Maduro.Gonzalez and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado told reporters: More than 70% of the summary table Two weeks after Sunday’s election, in which Gonzalez received more than double the votes than Maduro, both men called on people who protested hours after Maduro was declared the winner to remain calm and to gather peacefully at 11 a.m. Tuesday to celebrate the election…

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 05:00 | Author Ndung’u Wainana, Executive Director of the International Policy and Conflict Centre (ICPC). Photo/Print The lobby group accused President William Ruto of leading an authoritarian regime. In a statement to media, the International Policy and Conflict Center (ICPC) called for an end to the ongoing abductions and the use of excessive force against protesters. “It is incomprehensible that many civil society organisations and individuals, including activists, civil society workers, media, artists and human rights defenders, are operating in a climate of insecurity, fear, reprisals, attacks and intimidation. This undermines citizens’ contribution to democratic practice…

We recently 17 Home-Based Businesses Retirees Can Start to Earn Extra Income In this article, we will look at the best business ideas.Retirees who have started successful businessesStarting a business as a retiree can be tough, but more and more people are turning to it to make extra income after retirement. As we previously shared about the best small business ideas for seniors, 22.8% of entrepreneurs in the U.S. are people between the ages of 55 and 64. What’s more, the number of people over 60 is expected to double from 2015 to 2050, potentially creating more entrepreneurs in this…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang have once again swapped jackets in a “jersey swap.” Getty Images Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg swapped jackets during the SIGGRAPH keynote.The pair were hoping to recreate their much talked about fashion swap from March.Zuckerberg also discussed how fashion will play a role in Meta’s new AR glasses business. Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg have swapped jackets again.At the SIGGRAPH keynote on Monday, the CEOs who are part of the tech industry’s newest bromance ended their conversation about AI (and…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — President Joe Biden wrapped up his campaign rally with a speech Monday at the Johnson Presidential Library aimed at cementing his legacy.Just over a week after dropping out of this year’s election, Biden commemorated the 60th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act by touting the rule of law and democratic principles, while also warning of the threat posed by Republican Donald Trump if he were to return to the White House.”No one is above the law,” Biden said. After denounced Trump, Biden expressed nostalgia for his early days of political activism under Martin…