The UK trade union representing musicians recently made headlines after rejecting an almost 40% pay rise offered by the BPI, which includes Universal Music, Sony, and Warner Music labels. The rate hike was part of the new set of recording session rates presented by the BPI, featuring a nearly 40% pay increase for rock and …
Apple has exciting news for iPhone users; they will soon be able to type “fuck” without being autocorrected. This announcement came from Apple’s software chief, Craig Federighi, during the annual Worldwide Developers Conference in California. While many were excited about the introduction of Apple’s mixed reality headset, Vision Pro, for those who have found themselves …
Shivi Sharma, a student of business at Northeastern University in Boston, has always had a keen interest in social and environmental causes. However, her interests changed after enrolling in a program that offered real-life experience with handling finances. The NUImpact Fund is one such program that deploys students to review early-stage local businesses committed to …
The rapid development of artificial intelligence systems has caused a rise in anxiety among individuals who fear for their jobs. According to Forbes, 77% of people are concerned about job loss due to AI’s increased productivity. AI can perform human-like functions such as perceiving, learning, and problem-solving without human intervention. The most significant ethical issues …
Riccardo Rebonato, a finance professor at Edhec Business School and scientific director of the EDHEC-Risk Climate Institute, acknowledges the pressing need for financial and policy planners to forecast the implications of climate change amidst global temperature rises. The unprecedented nature of climate change, however, renders traditional statistical tools insufficient, necessitating new approaches to complement them. …
During a job interview, your job is to determine whether the company’s depiction of its work environment and culture lives up to the reality. In particular, you should try to determine whether the employer values work-life balance. You can do this by asking specific questions that reveal the company’s policies and initiatives related to flexibility …
Welcome to the Working It newsletter, where we bring you the latest news and insights on the world of work. In today’s issue, we explore the trend of Summer Fridays and the rise of Teal workplaces. We also offer advice on coping with loud music in an open-plan office and take a look at some …
Choosing your first job is an important part of any person’s life, so it needs to be approached seriously and with enough knowledge. There are many factors to consider, from your own preferences and needs to the state of the job market and the conditions the job will offer, so the decision you make should …
Whether you hire the best employee engagement companies or you do it yourself, there are some things that should be followed as part of your onboarding workflow. Why is onboarding so important? The vision, values, and culture that you communicate to the employees during your onboarding program decide whether they will stay in your company …
Health and safety in the workplace are vital to ensure that staff and visitors are safe, but who exactly is responsible for health & safety at work and how can it be improved? Read on to find out more. Who is Responsible For Health & Safety at Work? Ultimately, it is up to everyone to …