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VIZ Manga subscription service releases English chapters the same time Japan gets them

Viz brings mainstream manga to the iPad Megan Lavey-Heaton   @savvyliterate Viz Media, LLC introduced its first iPad app this past week, Viz Manga, and it’s something that I’ve personally waited a long time to see.I’ve been a manga fan for years, ever since I saved my allowance as a teen to buy $18 copies … Continue reading VIZ Manga subscription service releases English chapters the same time Japan gets them

Researcher Meredith Whittaker says AI’s biggest risk isn’t ‘consciousness’—it’s the corporations that control them

  By Wilfred Chan May 05, 2023 AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton, a 75-year-old computer scientist known as “the Godfather of AI,” has made waves this week after resigning from Google to warn that AI could soon surpass humans in intelligence and learn how to destroy humanity on its own.    But Hinton’s warnings, while dire, … Continue reading Researcher Meredith Whittaker says AI’s biggest risk isn’t ‘consciousness’—it’s the corporations that control them

Gen Z is the least happy generation at work. Here’s how good leaders can set them up for success

  By Sarah Bregel April 11, 2023 First, there was a push for a shorter workweek. Then, “quiet quitting” made the rounds. Now, the concept of “bare minimum Mondays” has taken over social media. The latest trends in the workforce emphasize how important self-care and work-life balance are to younger generations. But in order for … Continue reading Gen Z is the least happy generation at work. Here’s how good leaders can set them up for success

Stock buybacks are still all the rage, and company executives can’t stop talking about them

  By Christopher Zara February 17, 2023 Big Oil loves them. So does Meta. Even Norfolk Southern Railway is a fan. We’re talking about stock buybacks, the perennially popular practice of companies scooping up their own shares on the open market. Buyback programs can be a hit with shareholders and executives, but they’re controversial. In … Continue reading Stock buybacks are still all the rage, and company executives can’t stop talking about them

Gen Z says school is not equipping them with the skills they need to survive in a digital world

  By Shalene Gupta January 27, 2023 Gen Z is coming of age in turbulent times—from rising costs of living, to climate change, to the pandemic. They will inherit the solutions we build. Dell Technologies recently published the results of a study that surveyed over 15,000 people—aged 18-26, from 15 different countries—about their thoughts on … Continue reading Gen Z says school is not equipping them with the skills they need to survive in a digital world

5 résumé trends that will take hold in 2023—and how use them yourself

  By Donna Svei December 28, 2022 It’s easy to be frightened by headlines about mass layoffs and a potential recession. And many workers may be preparing themselves to look for a new job in the New Year.  One of the first questions job seeker’s ask themselves is, “Is my résumé good enough?” They may … Continue reading 5 résumé trends that will take hold in 2023—and how use them yourself

Employees are lying about mental health days, but not because they don’t need them

  By Shalene Gupta December 05, 2022 Employees may need mental health days, but that doesn’t mean they want their employers to know that. Mental health app Wysa surveyed 1,000 American employees about their mental health at work post-COVID-19 shutdowns. While the majority of respondents admitted to struggling with mental health symptoms, most preferred to … Continue reading Employees are lying about mental health days, but not because they don’t need them