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How to implement zero trust: first steps and success factors
- Zero trust security concept, adopted by almost two-thirds of organizations, is still in progress for many, covering less than half of infrastructure.
- Implementing zero trust requires understanding the obstacles and best practices, viewing all connections, devices, and applications as untrusted.
- Guidelines like NIST SP 800-207 and SP 1800-35B offer detailed components and implementation recommendations for zero trust.
- Zero trust implementation often requires mixing guidance from various sources and key IT suppliers like Microsoft.
- Zero trust migration needs support at administrative and executive levels and significant effort from departments, including HR.
- Defining priorities involves analyzing critical IT assets and finding areas needing zero trust migration.
- Phased implementation of zero trust architecture starts with small steps like multi-factor authentication for quick wins.
- Phased implementation avoids the risks associated with a 'big bang' approach and allows for adjustments in a minimally disruptive manner.
- A mature Identity Access Management system is crucial for zero trust, requiring technical and administrative support.
- Zero trust implementation involves training employees on new authentication procedures and tools and involving them in the process.
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No right to retrospective promotion without DPC initiation: J&K HC
- The Jammu & Kashmir High Court clarified that government employees cannot demand retrospective promotion without the employer initiating the process for filling the position.
- A petition by Mohammad Ashraf Mir seeking retrospective promotion to the post of block manager was dismissed by the High Court.
- The court upheld the Corporation's stance that Mir was ineligible for promotion during the 2018 Departmental Promotion Committee meeting.
- The judgment emphasized that promotions are effective only when a DPC is convened and an official order is issued, ruling out retrospective promotions based solely on later fulfillment of eligibility.
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Burberry plans to cut 1,700 jobs
- Burberry plans to cut about 1,700 jobs globally as part of cost-reduction initiative.
- Job cuts represent nearly 20% of Burberry's worldwide workforce and will impact corporate and manufacturing operations.
- Restructuring includes changes at Burberry's Castleford factory in West Yorkshire known for producing iconic trench coats.
- Despite the layoffs, Burberry aims to protect its UK manufacturing base and restore profitability over the next two years.
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Don’t change your app every month
- Constantly changing and redesigning a product does not necessarily make it better but can make it harder to use and remember.
- Featuritis or the tendency to keep adding new features without allowing existing ones to mature can lead to bloated and harder-to-use products.
- Quality of a product is not solely determined by the quantity of features added but by the usefulness, delightfulness, and memorability of those features.
- Teams are advised to prioritize building a product with intent, establishing a clear product vision, and improving with precision rather than constant redesigning.
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Cancer-stricken employee fired after being denied remote work
- An employee battling cancer at a US health-insurance company was allegedly mistreated by being denied remote work accommodations.
- Despite medical documentation recommending remote work during chemotherapy, the request was rejected by the company's HR team, stating remote work as a privilege.
- The employee was forced into unpaid medical leave on chemotherapy days and in-office work on others, leading to a decline in job performance.
- Following termination for not meeting productivity standards, the former employee filed a lawsuit under the ADA, sparking public outrage over disability discrimination in the healthcare sector.
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Burger King employee raises privacy concerns over personal camera in break room
- A Burger King employee in Illinois raised privacy concerns after their manager installed a personal camera in the staff break room.
- The camera, connected to the manager's phone, was not part of the regular surveillance system, prompting discussions on workplace monitoring boundaries.
- Reddit users expressed discomfort over the lack of privacy and consent, especially during personal moments like lunch or rest breaks.
- The incident highlights the ongoing debate on workplace surveillance, with calls for updated privacy laws and clearer regulations in such settings.
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Anoxia Station review
- Anoxia Station offers a unique insectoid petro-horror atmosphere that is emotionally crushing and challenging.
- The game, developed by Yakov Butuzoff and published by Abylight Studios, is a turn-based city builder on Windows via Steam.
- Anoxia Station immerses players in a world of radiation, brutal temperatures, and giant bugs as they navigate a mining station underground.
- The game's horror is not in visible malice but in the indifferent forces that threaten survival, creating a sense of nightmarish hostility.
- Players must balance resources like oxygen, power, and fuel while managing specialists with bonus abilities that can permanently die.
- The gameplay is likened to a resource balance sheet, where decisions impact survival against acid snails and giant worms.
- Anoxia Station's eerie audio and unsettling visuals contribute to a bleak and immersive atmosphere, enhancing the sense of impending doom.
- With a limited pool of workers, players must carefully strategize to progress and combat the evolving threats to their underground base.
- The game's narrative and gameplay mechanics induce a feeling of ancient despair and isolation, emphasizing a struggle for survival in a hostile environment.
- Anoxia Station may not be for casual gamers due to its gruelling nature, but its unique atmosphere and gameplay elements make it a memorable experience.
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Red flags in job applications: What candidates miss but recruiters spot
- Experienced recruiters and hiring managers can easily spot red flags in job applications, like white font keyword stuffing to trick Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
- Candidates should avoid generic resumes and focus on tailoring their application to the job description, showcasing relevant achievements and skills accurately.
- Artificial Intelligence-generated resumes that overstate capabilities can be a liability rather than an asset in job applications.
- Using jargon or overstating job titles in resumes can raise red flags, as it may not align with the candidate's actual experience level.
- Candidates should aim for concise, two-page resumes that are structured with bullet points and quantifiable achievements to catch recruiters' attention.
- A cluttered layout, inconsistent fonts, or typos in resumes can negatively impact first impressions on recruiters, indicating a lack of attention to detail.
- Inflating job titles or responsibilities may get noticed by ATS but fails the human filter, as recruiters can discern between exaggerated claims and actual experiences.
- Including irrelevant details like high school accolades or hobbies in a job application can bury important skills and accomplishments, leading to frustration among decision-makers.
- Candidates should focus on relevant experiences, projects, and skills that align with their current career aspirations, emphasizing what matters now rather than historical achievements.
- Recruiters seek authenticity, clarity, and confidence in job applications, emphasizing the importance of truthfulness and honesty over trying too hard to impress.
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Kartik Rao is now chief people officer, Vahan.ai
- Kartik Rao has been appointed as the chief people officer at Vahan.ai, a company utilizing AI to support blue-collar workers in India.
- Rao previously held the same position at The Good Glamm Group and Bewakoof.com, showcasing his expertise in the apparel and fashion industry and fast-growing startups.
- With experience at companies like Housing.com and Benetton Group, Rao has shown significant growth in HR roles, demonstrating leadership in talent acquisition and culture development.
- A graduate from Delhi University with a certificate in organizational development and psychology from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Rao is well-equipped for his new role at Vahan.ai.
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McDonald’s to hire 3.75 lakh workers across the US
- McDonald’s plans to hire 3,75,000 workers across the US this summer.
- By 2027, the fast-food chain aims to increase the number of restaurants to 50,000, with 900 new locations in the US.
- The hiring spree comes after McDonald's reported its lowest sales figure in years, attributing it to economic uncertainty and cautious customer spending.
- The hiring initiative coincides with the completion of McDonald's 'Archways to Opportunity' programme, which assists employees with tuition fees for education goals.
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Microsoft to cut 3% of workforce, eliminate 6,000 jobs
- Microsoft is planning to cut 3% of its global workforce, which amounts to around 6,000 job cuts across various departments.
- The company aims to streamline operations, eliminate management hierarchies, cut costs, and restructure in order to maintain its competitive edge in the market.
- This restructuring is part of Microsoft's strategic realignment for sustainability and growth, not due to financial stress, as the company plans significant investments in cloud services and AI infrastructure.
- In a recent move, Microsoft introduced a new performance-management policy with stricter benchmarks, giving employees the choice to either accept the policy or opt for voluntary exit.
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Bitcoin Treasury Firms Are This Cycle’s Bubble, Experts Warn
- A debate has arisen over publicly traded companies adopting Bitcoin-centric treasury strategies, with some likening them to a speculative mania disguised as corporate ventures.
- Critics argue that these companies are essentially creating shares to sell to investors looking to outperform Bitcoin, without offering much besides exposure to BTC as their main product.
- Concerns have been raised about the long-term sustainability of these companies, suggesting that they may eventually be forced to sell their Bitcoin holdings, leading to potential losses for investors.
- While some support the idea of companies accumulating Bitcoin using profits from real economic value generation, others caution against excess reliance on leveraging debt to buy Bitcoin.
- The debate over the structure of institutional exposure to Bitcoin intensifies, with experts discussing the potential risks and bubbles emerging in financial instruments and leverage surrounding Bitcoin.
- MicroStrategy's Q1 2025 earnings call prompted discussions on the reasons for certain companies maintaining a premium to net asset value, indicating a broader context of large capital allocators unable to hold Bitcoin directly due to regulatory constraints.
- The current landscape includes a growing number of public companies accumulating Bitcoin, with some drawing intense retail speculation and trading at multi-billion-dollar valuations.
- However, concerns persist over the reliance on issuing new equity at inflated valuations to fund Bitcoin purchases, creating a potentially precarious cycle that could reverse in a market downturn.
- The sustainability of the model adopted by these Bitcoin treasury companies remains in question, as experts debate whether they represent innovation, opportunism, or a looming bubble in the making.
- The ultimate verdict on whether these new class of treasury companies will weather the storm or face a burst bubble is one of the critical questions of the ongoing Bitcoin cycle.
- At the time of reporting, Bitcoin was trading at $103,709.
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The Automation Architect: Birad Bhatt Designs Smarter Business Futures
- Birad Bhatt, an Automation Delivery Manager at UST Global, specializes in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) project management and product support for Fortune 100 to 500 companies in various sectors.
- He leverages his educational background in accounting and finance to deploy tailored RPA solutions that drive enterprise goals and enhance efficiency.
- Bhatt's expertise in finance and technology allows him to customize automation solutions that optimize operations and financial performance.
- His experience ranges from working on process re-engineering projects to leading automation initiatives in diverse industries.
- RPA implementations have shown significant success in domains like record-to-report and order-to-cash for various industry sectors.
- Automation projects require a clear business case and thorough assessment phase to demonstrate gains in operational efficiency and cost reduction.
- Bhatt emphasizes leadership support, stakeholder involvement, and proper training for effective change management in automation adoption.
- The convergence of RPA, AI, and ML into 'hyper-automation' is transforming operational optimization and changing the way businesses operate.
- With advancing AI and ML technologies, automation use-cases are expanding, making activities previously deemed out of scope now feasible.
- Bhatt underscores the importance of training citizen developers and establishing a partnership for successful digital transformation and automation adoption.
- Success in automation design and digital transformation requires a blend of business acumen, technical knowledge, design thinking, and change management skills.
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Palworld's Terraria collab is coming this summer, though I have some questions about it
- Palworld is getting a Terraria-themed update named 'Tides of Terraria' this summer, allowing players to catch, train, fight, and work with monsters from Terraria.
- The update will introduce new Pals to catch and islands to explore in the multiplayer game, with more details to be announced on official Palworld social media channels.
- The recent Palworld patch removed a feature where players glided with a Pal, which was changed to a regular glider due to a lawsuit from Nintendo.
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Managing Gen Z in the workplace: Listening to what isn’t said
- Gen Z communicates in a different way due to their upbringing in a digital-first world and desire for more meaningful workplaces.
- They value purpose, authenticity, visible growth, personalized recognition, and mental well-being prioritization.
- Gen Z's silence is a form of expression, indicating a need for workplaces that are more human and aligned with their values.
- Managing Gen Z requires deeper listening and understanding of their silent communication to create inclusive environments.
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