California Bill Makes Companies Pay Contracted Workers
A recently passed bill will require app-based companies to reconfigure how it labels and treats contracted workers.
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Barstool Sports Implements Yamaha UC Conferencing Equipment as Part of Partnership
Media conglomerate Barstool Sports recently partnered with Yamaha UC to outfit the company’s new headquarters with conferencing equipment – but the partnership doesn’t stop there.
Senators Call on Google to Hire Long-Term Independent Contractors
Google uses many freelancers for a variety of services, but these workers don’t receive the same salary, benefit, or professional treatment as their full-time counterparts even when they work consistently.
Australia Is Trying to Keep Facebook’s and Google’s Business Dealings in Check – Here’s How
A new report and recommendations made by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission may help the country better understand how these big tech companies work, and how they might spread the wealth to other organizations.
Marchex Releases AI Tech to Improve Sales Outcomes
The new suite of predictive artificial intelligence models featuring 230 AI signals will help predict customer intent, create personalizes sales experiences, and improve sales outcomes.
Amazon Is Upskilling Its Employees – Here’s What That Means
Amazon is investing millions of dollars to train and retain employees, alongside providing them with better benefits and evading job replacement by automation.
Data Says Demand for Tech Talent Continues
An analysis of data by CompTIA shows that the technology sector employment expanded by 13,500 jobs in june, and nationwide is up by 135,000 jobs.
AI Working Its Way Up the Corporate Ladder
Companies aren’t just using robotic employment for things like manual labor and mundane office tasks anymore.
Best Buy Brought in Over $6 Million In Revenue By Investing in Cardboard Boxes
The company purchased machines that can build customized cardboard boxes, saving time, resources, money, and the planet.
Data is Helping This Tech Company Boost Diversity and Inclusivity
Salesforce has been using data to hire, promote, and provide better pay for female and underrepresented minority employees.
