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Revenge of the moderators: Facebook’s online workers are sick of being treated like bots

Revenge of the moderators: Facebook’s online workers are sick of being treated like bots

Reports of Facebook moderators’ appalling working conditions have been making headlines worldwide. Workers say they are burning out as they moderate vast flows of violent content under pressure, with vague, ever-changing guidelines. They describe unclean, dangerous contractor workplaces. Moderators battle depression, addiction, and even post-traumatic stress disorder from the endless parade of horrors they consume. Yet in leaked audio recently published by The Verge, […] … learn more→

Don't make these 3 cover letter mistakes

Don’t make these 3 cover letter mistakes

Legend credits the authorship of the very first resume to indefatigable inventor of Renaissance age, Leonardo Da Vinci. Notwithstanding, we don’t know exactly what masterpieces from the artist’s experience had famous genius mentioned in his CV, his significant background proves, certain words to impress the employer were chosen absolutely correctly and to the point. Nevertheless, […] … learn more→

Origin of QR codes and why they’re on the rise

Origin of QR codes and why they’re on the rise

Picture this: you pick up a hair shampoo’s trial pack at the supermarket and towards the end of using it, you love the effect it has on your hair health and quality. You find a customized QR code on it that allows you to re-order a 500ml bottle of the hair shampoo from their e-stores. […] … learn more→

What it takes to navigate cultural differences in a global business world

What it takes to navigate cultural differences in a global business world

In an increasingly globally integrated business world, it is now widely accepted that cultural intelligence (CQ) is as essential as general and emotional intelligence. But do organisations fully appreciate what cultural intelligence entails? Our study of Indian senior managers conducting business with New Zealand may help them do so. Thinking outside cultural boundaries Cultural intelligence has been […] … learn more→

Funding an encyclopedia

Funding an encyclopedia

One of my favourite Kickstarter campaigns is The Encyclopedia of Golden Age Superheroes by Jess Nevins. In 2013, Jess raised $15,671 from 444 backers to publish an encyclopedia. Imagine, for a moment, that this was part of a research program. It wasn’t, but it could very well be. Encyclopedia are collections of knowledge, and provide fundamental information […] … learn more→

Graduates beware, don’t fall for that unpaid job advert

Graduates beware, don’t fall for that unpaid job advert

Sydney Football Club sparked outrage this week when it advertised for someone to work three to four days a week for nine months, as a volunteer. The unpaid job, to work as a strength and conditioning assistant, was specifically looking for someone with a degree in human movement, exercise or sports science. But the job ad was […] … learn more→

Scooter rental in Disney plain and simple

Scooter rental in Disney plain and simple

Central Florida, built with fun in mind, offers you everything possible that you need to make your stay memorable. The theme park capital of the world is home of iconic Disney World-The Magic Kingdom along with highly innovative Universal Orlando with Legoland Florida, Busch Gardens Tampa, SeaWorld Orlando, Holy Land Experience, and Port Canaveral’s Kennedy […] … learn more→

Do you need a data management strategy?  Yes, here's why

Do you need a data management strategy? Yes, here’s why

A bright and actionable data management strategy must be at the heart of every company’s records and information architecture, systems and procedures. In a business, the management must implement the right practices and have the right principles in place as these are critical elements in accomplishing tangible results speedily. Because enterprises are rapidly embracing the […] … learn more→