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Click here to join the newsletter list! REDMOND, WA. – FEBRUARY 7: Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT’s parent company OpenAI, speaks to members of the media during Microsoft’s announcement of a new AI-powered Bing search at the company’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington, on Tuesday , February 7, 2023 (Photo by Jovelle Tamayo/ for The Washington Post via Getty Images)The Washington Post via Getty Images THEpenAI had its own episode Succession last weekend when co-founder and CEO Sam Altman was abruptly fired on Friday. As a changing script, I’ve had to update and rewrite this newsletter several times to keep up…

I thank the Employeesgetty With Thanksgiving just around the corner, our thoughts turn to giving thanks. But why limit such kindness to the holiday season? Try these 10 ways to thank your employees for a job well done throughout the year. 1. Offer employees flexible scheduling, especially during the holidays. If coverage is necessary, post a calendar so employees can balance their time off with their coworkers. 2. Give bonuses when you can. Bonuses usually come at the end of the year, but it may make more sense to reward an employee immediately after they’ve done something that deserves an…

UNICEF continues to call for an immediate ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza, along with the safe release of all abducted and detained children.Five-year-old Yamen holds bottled water delivered by UNICEF to a displaced persons camp in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on November 15, 2023. His family’s home in Beit Lahia was destroyed by an airstrike.© UNICEF/UNI472425/El Baba Every child has the right to protection from violence After six weeks heavy shelling of the Gaza Stripmore than 5,000 children have reportedly been killed and nearly 9,000 injured since a campaign of retaliation began following deadly attacks inside Israel on…

The Florida Capitol Building in Tallahassee, Florida.getty Following the recent release of a government memo noting that law enforcement has identified 270 illegal cannabis operations in Maine alone, the state’s congressional delegation has sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting information on the Department of Justice’s efforts to prevent the illegal ownership of foreign cannabis cultivation. “These reports of illegal cultivation within the state are troubling, and we are writing to request additional information about what the Department of Justice is doing to address this situation,” the bipartisan group of lawmakers wrote in August. The problem they seek…

Artificial intelligence is transforming the world of work and the job candidates of the next year. Even now, new titles are emerging, such as AI content strategist, AI chief, and AI ethics officer. More are coming soon, but there’s one stumbling block: Is our education system preparing teenagers and young adults to take on these roles? Honestly, not yet. This could lead to a gap in the supply of AI talent in the coming years. In general, students are already engaged with AI, but they are doing so in a preliminary way. A 2023 Junior Achievement poll shows that 44%…

529 College Savings Plan Formgetty Thanks to a new provision of the Secure Act 2.0, passed by Congress in late 2022, money held in 529 college savings accounts will become more flexible overall starting in 2024. Specifically, up to $35,000 in funds held in 529 accounts will be eligible to convert to a beneficiary-owned Roth IRA, although several restrictions apply. Many hailed this change as a good reason to start saving for college in a 529 plan, with some experts saying it also makes sense to overfund a 529 savings account now if you have the financial means. But if…

The top row Record heat across Europe last summer was responsible for more than 70,000 deaths, according to research published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europea number that captures just a fraction of the health impacts of human-caused climate change and is already poised to be surpassed this year after blistering temperatures broke records around the world. Temperatures hit record highs in Europe in 2022. AFP via Getty Images Basic elements An estimated 70,066 people died due to extreme heat across Europe last summer, according to research by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal). The number marks an…

Colleagues sharing ideas.getty What are you grateful for? Your family and friends. Perhaps you also think of your community, your home, your good health, your good fortune. You may immediately or immediately think of your job, your colleagues, or your organizational culture. As Thanksgiving approaches, many people reflect on the experiences and people they are grateful for in their personal lives. Despite the complex and for many, painful colonial history of this holidayit remains a constant reminder of the power and weight of gratitude. For bosses and leaders, in particular, it may be time to bring this message back into…

Snoop DoggBaldomero Fernandez Snoop Dogg recently took us for a ride and I have to admit I enjoyed it! Last week, when Snoop Dogg announced that he was going to “quit smoking” on social media, many around the world, myself included, thought that the iconic rapper might have quit smoking. Social media went into a frenzy. Messages of support poured in, making it quite an emotional rollercoaster. However, today Snoop Dogg – the ultimate celebrity stoner – revealed that the ‘smoking’ stop was actually an advert for a smokeless stove. What a ridiculous joke. The Doggfather’s maneuver not only caught…

Patchogue, NY: New York State Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during a press event where she … [+] highlighted Long Island Budget investments and the urgency of the NYC housing deal at the YMCA in Patchogue, New York on March 2, 2023. (Photo by Steve Pfost/Newsday RM via Getty Images)Newsday via Getty Images The 2023 state election was a disappointment for Republicans. In Virginia, Democrats took control of the House of Representatives since it already controlled the Senate. In Kentucky, Republicans hoped to recapture the governor’s mansion, but incumbent Democratic Gov. Andy Besiers traveled to a second term. In 2024, 11…