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Will AI now decide promotions and increments of employees?
- AI is now being used by managers to make decisions about employees.
- Research shows many managers rely on AI for promotions, increments, and terminations.
- Concerns arise as managers lack training on ethical AI use for HR decisions.
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This Week’s Personal Loan Rates: July 8, 2025—Rates Rise For Well-Qualified Borrowers
- Personal loan rates rose last week, with the average fixed rate on a three-year loan increasing to 14.36% for borrowers with a credit score of at least 720, up from 13.87% the previous week.
- Rates on five-year personal loans also went up, rising to 19.64% from 19.53% the week before.
- Well-qualified borrowers may receive rates below the averages provided, as rates are influenced by credit profiles and chosen loan terms.
- Lenders determine and set personal loan rates, so it's advisable to compare rates and consider your credit score before applying for a personal loan.
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Private Student Loan Rates: July 8, 2025 – Loan Rates Edge Up
- Private student loan interest rates edge up, but remain relatively low for solid credit borrowers.
- June's rates were 6.30% for 10-year fixed loans and 14.33% for five-year variable loans.
- Fixed rates increased by 0.27% to 6.30%, still lower than the previous year.
- Consider federal loans first for lower rates and better repayment options.
- Private lenders offer various repayment plans, co-signer requirements, and competitive interest rates.
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CD Rates Today: July 8, 2025 – Take Home Up To 4.94%
- CD rates today range up to 4.94%, offering higher rates than before.
- Different terms have varying rates, with shorter terms offering lower rates.
- Jumbo CDs may have higher rates, but require a larger minimum deposit.
- CDs provide a safe investment option with fixed interest rates and government insurance.
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Very good strategy sim Shapez 2 to get 1.0 release in November, including a "permanent factory" mode
- Shapez 2, an automation strategy sim, is set to release version 1.0 in November with a new mode, modding support, and Steam achievements.
- The game abstracts many pressures of genre kingpins like Factorio, allowing for easy creation and removal of production chains without penalties.
- Developers are introducing a 'permanent factory' mode to address player feedback about persistent factories not being useful later in the game, aiming to avoid obsolescence.
- Modding support will be integrated via mod.io to ensure cross-platform compatibility, and there are plans for savegame compatibility when the new features are added.
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EPFO Mangaluru targets 25,000 new enrolments under incentive scheme
- EPFO Mangaluru aims to enroll approximately 25,000 new members under the Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme starting August 1, 2025.
- The ELI scheme, part of Union Budget 2024–25, provides wage incentives up to Rs 15,000 for first-time employees and monthly employer incentives up to Rs 3,000 per new employee.
- For eligibility, employees must earn up to Rs 1 lakh per month, and employers need to showcase consistent hiring practices. Firms with under 50 employees must hire two new workers, while larger companies must recruit at least five.
- EPFO Mangaluru plans to engage with 2,500 firms in Dakshina Kannada, promoting the scheme through various awareness campaigns and initiatives to encourage job creation and support workforce expansion, particularly in manufacturing and services sectors.
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No New Bitcoin Buys: Strategy Takes A Breather After 3 Consecutive Months
- Strategy, the Bitcoin proxy firm co-founded by Michael Saylor, has halted Bitcoin purchases for the first time since late March.
- The company's impressive treasury currently holds 597,325 Bitcoin, valued at about $64.71 billion.
- Strategy's stock saw a slight decline, correlating with the drop in Bitcoin prices; however, it has risen by 38.5% in 2021.
- Strategy plans to potentially issue and sell up to $4.2 billion in preferred stock for future BTC acquisitions among other corporate purposes.
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The Definitive Guide To Marketing Your Business On Instagram
- Shutterstock's designers create pop art-inspired posters for Oscar-nominated films.
- Posters reflect themes of strength, resilience, and determination found in Best Picture nominees.
- Artists take a creative approach to dark subjects, using various styles and inspirations.
- Viewers await Oscars ceremony to see winners, speeches, and Chris Rock's hosting.
- Rock addresses diversity controversy with expected humor, poking fun at boycotts.
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50,000 youth from the Northeast to be empowered with maritime skills
- The Centre aims to empower 50,000 youth from Northeast India with maritime skills and create 50,000 jobs in the sector over a decade.
- The government plans to generate 5,000 jobs annually for Northeastern youth through collaborative efforts with centers in Guwahati and Dibrugarh.
- India's maritime sector has shown significant growth in cargo handling, capacity, and tourism, creating opportunities for employment and livelihood in the region.
- Plans include building tourist-friendly lighthouses on the Brahmaputra and constructing 85 community jetties on national waterways in the Northeast to facilitate transportation and job creation.
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How AI is creating a workforce of the mentally walking dead
- AI is transforming workplaces by reducing mental engagement post-task completion.
- Dependency on AI for tasks like writing and planning is dimming human creativity.
- Leadership must intervene to prevent loss of critical thinking, creativity, and energy.
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Will 600K Bitcoin Be The Tipping Point? Saylor’s Strategy Sparks Institutional Wave
- MicroStrategy currently holds 597,325 BTC valued at nearly $65 billion, just shy of the 600,000 mark.
- The company made its 12th consecutive weekly purchase of 4,980 BTC, sparking interest in CEO Michael Saylor's next move.
- Strategy's buying spree has influenced other companies to add a combined 8,400 BTC to their balance sheets, pushing Bitcoin closer to its record high.
- A class-action lawsuit alleging undisclosed losses in Q1 2025 poses a challenge for Strategy, while the market eagerly anticipates Saylor's next move to potentially impact Bitcoin prices.
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Mrinalini Srinivasan moves from P&G to Castrol India as CFO
- Mrinalini Srinivasan has transitioned from Procter & Gamble to Castrol India as the chief financial officer after a successful 17-year tenure.
- Srinivasan, an engineering graduate from Shri GS Institute of Technology and Science and an MBA holder from the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, has had a progressive career within P&G.
- She held various finance-related roles in India and the Arabian peninsula, rising to senior director, sales finance lead at P&G before joining Castrol India.
- Castrol India looks forward to leveraging Srinivasan's financial acumen and inclusive leadership as they navigate through a transformation journey.
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BigBasket ropes in Manish Bajoria for CFO
- BigBasket, a Tata Enterprise, appoints Manish Bajoria as their new chief financial officer.
- Bajoria has a background in commerce and is a chartered accountant with over 20 years of experience in strategic finance and digital transformation.
- He previously worked with Vini Cosmetics and Amazon in various finance roles before joining bigbasket.
- In his new role, Bajoria will oversee bigbasket's finance function and contribute to its growth and innovation phase.
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How to Use Content Marketing Strategy to Attract More Clients
- Content marketing has become a core strategy for customer acquisition, with businesses increasingly investing in high-quality, expert-authored content to enhance trust and engagement.
- Bylined articles are essential for building credibility, authority, and long-term customer relationships, with search engines rewarding content that demonstrates expertise and trustworthiness.
- Businesses are projected to allocate significant budgets to content marketing, leveraging strategies like video content, thought leadership, and AI tools for production efficiency while emphasizing human oversight for authenticity.
- Key steps for effective content marketing include defining target audiences, setting SMART goals, conducting content audits, producing a mix of evergreen and timely content, and securing placements on reputable platforms for wider reach.
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$1,000 Baby Bonus Explained: Who Qualifies And How To Get It
- President Donald Trump's new Big Beautiful Bill introduces a $1,000 baby bonus in the form of a special savings account called the 'Trump Account' for children born from 2025 through 2028.
- Qualifying children born between December 31, 2024, and January 1, 2029, as U.S. citizens with Social Security numbers, can receive the one-time $1,000 government contribution.
- Parents may need to open a Trump Account to trigger the government's $1,000 contribution, which is intended as a long-term savings tool that can grow over time through compounding.
- While the $1,000 baby bonus encourages early savings for children, it is part of a broader bill that includes changes to programs like Medicaid and SNAP, and the bonus amount is universal without consideration for income levels.
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