Tuesday, May 31, 2016
By the Numbers: June 2016
SHRM 2016 kicks off June 19 in Washington, D.C. Here is a look at the organization and its 68th annual ...
Bold Online Photo Sharing Campaign In China To Recall June 4 Bloodshed
June 4, the day China hopes the world will forget, comes this year with the usual memorials in spots sympathetic to the pro-democracy protesters who died on that date 27 years ago under gunfire from troops sent by the Beijing government. Hundreds have marched in Hong Kong and events are being scheduled this week in Taipei and Washington.
Why Your Company Needs to Focus on Mobile Design
Since the original iPhone was unleashed on the world nearly a decade ago, the rise of mobile devices has taken users and the internet by storm.
Monday, May 30, 2016
South China Sea Tensions: How Do We Know What's Really Happening?
Here is the problem, simply put: there are not enough analysts to make sense of every ship or activity at sea; nor enough government assets to persistently monitor them all. This reality is changing however, thanks to the rise of commercial space players who have already affected the national security landscape in significant ways.
11 Seriously Weird Things About Working at an Apple Store
An ex-employee describes what it's really like.
Sydney Aims To Be More Like Silicon Valley, Can Fintech Do The Trick?
A TechSydney initiative is aiming to jumpstart Australia's financial capital as a tech center that can boost more startups and venture capital. Can it help Sydney get that raw edge to break through?
The Wall Street Journal: Driverless-car startup Zoox valued at $1 billion after new funding round
The backer of a Silicon Valley autonomous car developer called Zoox said the secretive startup raised a fresh round of capital valuing it at more than $1 billion, roughly equal to a similar company General Motors Co. acquired earlier this month.
Terrorism, Security, and Voltaire: The French Twist
: What does it take to balance security concerns with civil liberties? It's one of the biggest concerns facing political leaders today.
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Restaurant Customer Service And Technology: Chili's' Tableside (POS) And Mobile Approach
It's a mistake to think that a waiter's job is primarily to deliver food. One of the first lessons, in fact, in my training sessions for restaurant waitstaffs–I'm a customer service consultant and customer service trainer–is that waiting tables involves a whole lot more than that: It involves giving guests a feeling of recognition, offering entertainment, providing couples counseling, and mediating family relations. Getting food to the table is really the least of what's involved.
6 Steps To Product Launch Success
Your product launch is like sending your kid off to college: You've nurtured it, worked to consider every challenge it might face, and prepared it to meet the world.
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Breitling Watches Demonstrates Trump-like View Of Women
First a response to Kirsty Russell, of Fawkham in the United Kingdom. I'm not surprised you've heard nothing from officials with Breitling, after you complained about the inappropriate sex-toy-like display at a Breitling shop in your neighborhood.
A Little Secret Labor Advocates Won't Tell About "Living Minimum Wage"
Labor advocates will tell you many things about the merits of a living minimum wage. But they won't tell you a little kept secret: how Big Labor and Big government inflate the cost of living. In pressing their case for a $15 minimum hourly wage, labor advocates begin with calculation of
Stock-market IPOs are rebounding with a bang
Five initial public offerings priced this week, which experts view as an IPO market on the rebound.
Security News You Might Have Missed: Criminal Risk Assessment Software Is Racially Biased
Security researcher raided by FBI after pointing out a vulnerability in a dental database, anti-choice groups use smartphone surveillance to target “abortion-minded women,” criminal prediction software is racist, Israeli startup claims its tech can determine whether a person is a terrorist based on facial analysis, Chicago police use secret information to determine shooting perpetators, Canary Watch sunsets, it's time to change your Reddit and MySpace passwords, and more.
Friday, May 27, 2016
How To Uncover Strategic Leadership In Your Company
by Jessica Leitch, David Lancefield, and Mark Dawson Most companies lack people in positions of power with the experience and confidence required to challenge the status quo. Here's how companies can build the capacity for strategic leaders. For further insights, read “10 Principles of Strategic Leadership.”
A 'Silicon Valley' Reference Guide For Non Techies
Decoding Silicon Valley speak for the non-techies. This guide teaches you how to fake your ways through talk of skunkworks and the Haversack Ruse.
Apple Loop: New Glass iPhone Leaks, iPhone Prototype On Sale, Apple Faces A.I. Death Spiral
This week's Apple Loop includes more details on the glass-covered iPhone 8, the latest iPhone 7 leaks, iOS 10's new features, Tim Cook taking about high iPhone prices, an iPhone 6 prototype appearing on Ebay, the AI strategy that could weaken Apple, an OLED keyboard for the MacBook Pro, and Eric Schmidt using an iPhone.
Find Your Sweet Spot To Excel As An Entrepreneur
Finding your sweet spot as an entrepreneur needs to start with a meaningful personal purpose that is also a business opportunity. Some people are so passionate about a cause that they forget to consider the lack of business potential, while others are so enamored with profit that they jeopardize their ethics. Both ends of this spectrum fail to bring long-term satisfaction or success.
There's a dating site for fans of Donald Trump – and 34 singles already signed up
The new dating site is planning to release an app this week.
The ATS Must Move Beyond Applicant Tracking
Applicant tracking systems have outgrown their initial function and are rapidly evolving into a more-effective recruiting resource, according to a panel of talent acquisition experts.
New Note 6 Trademark Reveals Samsung's Futuristic Vision
Samsung has registered a new trademark that suggests a new user-friendly security measure is arriving on its mobile hardware. Marks for both 'Samsung Iris' and 'Samsung Eyeprint' were requested last week, indicating the South Korean manufacturer is ready to publicly reveal new technology for its mobile devices.
The Trap of Big Data in HR
Big data can thrive in human resources, but only if your HR pros understand and develop the necessary skills.
Business Case for Diversity, My Foot
Diversity's value is obvious. If a leader is asking for the business case for it, they're either an alien or ...
Top Ten: Weekly roundup: Obama's new house | A forgotten group on Memorial Day | Dividend 'kings'
10 MarketWatch articles to read this weekend.
10 Remarkable Habits to Instantly Spark a Relationship with Anyone
The secret of success in business and in life is to build strong relationships with others. The faster you build them, the more success you will find.
Thoughts on 'Payroll by Exception' and Weekly Time Sheets
The new overtime rules mean tracking time for employees who are not used to recording their hours. For employers now confronting how to track time for newly reclassified employees -- or for any nonexempt employees -- here are some pointers.
4 Critical Ingredients For Every Sales Leader's Playbook
Every great sales leader has a playbook. Make sure your sales playbook incorporates these four key ingredients.
From The Ground Up: A Startup's View On Gaining Traction In A Crowded Market
Life can be tough for technology companies working in mature markets. That's probably especially true in the security arena, where the differences between one product and that of a rival are not always apparent to those not steeped in the associated technologies.
Missouri Acts to Block Aetna-Humana Deal
Missouri insurance officials have issued a preliminary order against the acquisition claiming it's anti-competitive.
How To Create An Amazing Workplace Culture From Day One
Startups have a unique opportunity to create their own engaging corporate culture. This is how we grew ours from the ground up at Shack Shine.
ATSs: Moving Beyond Applicant Tracking
Applicant tracking systems have outgrown their initial function and are rapidly evolving into a more effective recruiting resource, according to a panel of talent acquisition experts.
Alibaba's stock rocked after SEC investigation disclosed
Alibaba's stock tumbles--the second-biggest one-day selloff since going public--on heavy volume after the China-based e-commerce giant disclosed in a regulatory filing that it was being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Wall Street Journal: Salesforce to lean on Amazon for international expansion
Salesforce.com Inc. is pinning its international expansion plans on Amazon.com Inc.'s cloud-computing services, a deal that will be worth $400 million over four years to Amazon, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Why Marketing Needs To Promote The Product, Not The Promise
In a post-demographic culture where teenagers and grandparents can share the same brands, the most powerful unifier is the product truth.
Revulsion To Used Goods Tests Asia's Uber-style Sharing Economy
When Kanika Tekriwal started her private jet sharing service two years ago in India, aircraft owners weren't going for it. They didn't like the idea of letting other people use a prized possession even when it was idle and could make money if flown by strangers. They were billionaires and didn't need extra money anyway, recalls Tekriwal, now CEO. Then four adventurous airplane owners finally tried it and a lot more quickly followed. Tekriwal's JetSetGo service now has access to 90 planes and one is always in the air somewhere.
The Wall Street Journal: 'Unicorn' startup Twilio files for $100 million IPO
Despite a cool market for initial public offerings, San Francisco communications company Twilio Inc. is taking the plunge.
Lead, Prioritize and Win: Overcoming Traditional Leadership Challenges
"We expect to lead and be led. In the absence of orders I will take charge, lead my teammates and accomplish the mission." - Navy SEAL Creed
Monday, May 23, 2016
People Moves: June 2016
Julie Lamb to Landmark Theatres; Sean Huurman to Service King Collision Repair Centers; Mary Stagaman to Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber.
The Wall Street Journal: Facebook to tweak trending topics over bias concerns
Facebook Inc. told a U.S. senator that an internal investigation had found “no evidence of systematic political bias” against conservatives in its trending topics tool, but that it will revamp how the feature works to minimize the potential effects of individual biases.
When Penalties Are Punitve They Are Not Tax Deductible
The pain of penalties from improper activities can be significantly reduced when the penalties are tax deductible. Code Section 162(f) provides that deduction will not be allowed "for any fine or similar penalty paid to a government for the violation of any law". An anonymous corporation, let's call it Briber Inc (BI), was looking for slack on that rule, but they were turned down by the Chief Counsel in CCA 201619008.
Relying on FBI Fingerprint Background Checks Is Flawed, Risky for Employers
State legislators are increasingly proposing that FBI and state fingerprint checks be a required part of employment screening, but there are potentially serious problems with this.
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