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Tech Giants Buy Unused Footage for AI Training, Boosting Creator Income
AI and ML
Tech Giants Buy Unused Footage for AI Training, Boosting Creator Income

The rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) has ignited a novel economic opportunity for digital content creators, particularly through the acquisition of unused video footage by major technology firms. These companies are increasingly purchasing unpublished and unused video content to train their AI models, creating a burgeoning market that allows creators to monetize video assets that would otherwise remain

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Employers Face Talent Retention Challenges Amid Economic Pressures
Talent-Management
Employers Face Talent Retention Challenges Amid Economic Pressures

The latest findings reveal significant concerns among nearly half of UK professionals (46%) about their employers’ ability to retain staff by 2025. This apprehension arises amidst challenges such as rising inflation, cost-of-living pressures, and tax hikes, which add to an already strained employment market. With the landscape shifting so dramatically, businesses must be prepared to adapt or face the consequences

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Tribunal Awards £60K For Discriminatory Dismissal of Cancer Patient
Employment Law
Tribunal Awards £60K For Discriminatory Dismissal of Cancer Patient

It is discussed a tribunal ruling involving the discriminatory and unfair dismissal of Janie Crampshee, a dedicated employee at Dignity Funerals who faced significant hardships during her cancer treatment. Crampshee encountered overwhelming challenges as her employer failed to make adequate accommodations for her medical condition, ultimately leading to her unjust dismissal and subsequent legal battle. Crampshee had been employed as

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Preparing HR for Impactful 2025 Employment Law Transformations
Employment Law
Preparing HR for Impactful 2025 Employment Law Transformations

Human Resources (HR) departments face an evolving landscape as they gear up for significant changes to employment laws expected in 2025. These changes, driven by the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill (ERB), promise to transform the ways businesses manage employee relations, compensation, and workplace policies. As these changes loom on the horizon, HR professionals must proactively prepare to ensure their organizations

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How Can Responding to Online Reviews Build Customer Trust?
Customer Experience (CX)
How Can Responding to Online Reviews Build Customer Trust?

One of the most challenging aspects of building a brand for your small business online is sorting out the best ways to connect with customers – especially when they leave complaints online. Consumer reviews are powerful things. They inspire new purchases and provide an excellent opportunity to communicate with customers in a meaningful way. A PissedConsumer survey reveals that 89%

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AI-Powered Lookalikes™ by HR Signal Transforms Recruitment Efficiency
Recruitment-and-On-boarding
AI-Powered Lookalikes™ by HR Signal Transforms Recruitment Efficiency

HR Signal has unveiled Lookalikes™, an AI-driven candidate sourcing platform aimed at revolutionizing how recruiters find and evaluate potential hires. This state-of-the-art system introduces a level of efficiency and precision previously unattainable in the talent acquisition space by using artificial intelligence to identify candidates who closely match specific Archetypes. These Archetypes can be created either automatically by the AI or

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Reimagining Hourly Work: Prioritizing People in the Modern Workforce
Talent-Management
Reimagining Hourly Work: Prioritizing People in the Modern Workforce

The dynamic nature of the workforce is leading to significant shifts, especially for hourly workers who encounter varied and complex challenges in today’s rapidly changing employment environment. The “Hourly Work Index” created by Deputy serves as a comprehensive resource, providing a detailed, quantitative portrayal of these changes across multiple industries while also shedding light on the human stories and experiences

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Debate Over SCDC’s Four-Day Workweek Amid Rise in Second Jobs
Payroll
Debate Over SCDC’s Four-Day Workweek Amid Rise in Second Jobs

South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) has faced intense scrutiny after a recent report highlighted a growing trend of employees taking up second jobs on their paid day off, with 16% of staff affected. This revelation has sparked a debate over the efficacy and implications of the four-day workweek model that SCDC has been trialing for the past two years. Independent

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Employee Retention and Burnout: Trends and Strategies for 2025
Talent-Management
Employee Retention and Burnout: Trends and Strategies for 2025

Employee engagement is a critical factor in organizational success, directly influencing profitability and workforce stability. Research by Gallup shows that companies with engaged employees experience a 23% increase in profitability. However, disengagement often arises when employees feel overworked and undervalued, leading to low morale and higher turnover rates. This article explores the trends expected to impact employee turnover by 2025

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MHI Group’s HR Strategy Drives Corporate Success and Innovation
Talent-Management
MHI Group’s HR Strategy Drives Corporate Success and Innovation

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the role of Human Resources (HR) has transcended traditional functions to become a strategic partner in driving corporate success. At Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, this transformation is embodied in their ‘4+1’ HR Innovation Strategy, which integrates HR deeply into the company’s management strategy. This seamless integration of HR into strategic planning ensures that

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Did the European Commission Violate Data Privacy with Meta?
Cyber Security
Did the European Commission Violate Data Privacy with Meta?

In an era where data privacy and protection are top priorities for individuals and institutions, a recent ruling by the European General Court has raised significant concerns about the European Commission’s adherence to these stringent standards. The incident that sparked this judicial scrutiny occurred when a German citizen used the “Sign in with Facebook” option on the now-inactive futureu.europa[.]eu site

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Can Decentralized AI Solve Copyright Issues in AI Development?
AI and ML
Can Decentralized AI Solve Copyright Issues in AI Development?

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about significant ethical and legal challenges, particularly concerning data ownership, privacy, and copyright infringement. As AI companies continue to develop sophisticated models, the use of copyrighted material without permission has become a contentious issue. This article explores the potential of decentralized AI frameworks to address these concerns and create a fairer

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