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TikTok Entrusting Content Moderation To AI, Lays Off 500 In Malaysia

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Social media platform TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees from its global workforce, including a large number of staff in Malaysia, the company said on Friday, as it shifts focus towards a greater use of AI in content moderation. Two sources familiar with the matter earlier told Reuters that more than 700 jobs were slashed in Malaysia. TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, later clarified that less than 500 employees in the country were affected.

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Reactions to the UK’s new Employment Rights Bill

Workplace Insight

Details of the UK’s new Employment Rights Bill were released yesterday. The legislation represents what the government claims is a significant overhaul of workers’ rights, offering more protections and benefits and helping to promote practices like flexible working. Key elements of the bill include granting workers access to statutory sick pay and parental leave from the first day of employment, and introducing a ban on exploitative zero-hour contracts.

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HIPAA’s new privacy rule, tracking technologies and social media

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Last week, we referred to receiving emails exhorting us to sign up for an online medical platform, but didn’t name it. Now we will, because it’s part of an ongoing lawsuit regarding medical privacy, social media and smartphones, of course. It’s MyChart. MyChart and a New York hospital system are now embroiled in litigation in New York. Plaintiffs’ allegations: The hospital system, through internet tracking technologies (aka MyChart), improperly disclosed their private health information to Faceb

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Is someone you love suffering in silence? Here's what to do | Gus Worland

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Lots of people talk about the need to be physically fit, but mentally fit? Not as much. In a powerful talk, mental health advocate Gus Worland shares how an experience of deep grief from his own life sparked his mission to advocate for suicide prevention -- and shows why "looking after your own village" can be as simple as sending a text message, right now, to the person you cannot imagine living without.

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

Speaker: Chester Santos

Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform

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Why You Need To Stop Watching Netflix And Working (At The Same Time)

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Blending work with Netflix (or any other similar activity) could be dulling your pleasure and draining your focus. The brain’s reward system struggles when you multitask, making each task less enjoyable. Single-tasking can boost both productivity and relaxation. Multitasking feels like the only way to survive nowadays. You might find yourself typing emails while a Netflix series plays in the background, or maybe you’re half-watching a movie while drafting a work proposal.

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Should You Buy Gold and Platinum Bars From Costco?

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Amid the unstable economic climate, Costco has diversified its product lineup, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase gold and platinum bars in addition to groceries and household items. And if the latest estimated sales figures are an accurate predictor, it seems the demand for these precious metals could soar even higher in the coming weeks. But what’s causing shoppers to be so invested in obtaining gold and platinum bullion at this time?

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How to Ask For A Raise: Essential Strategies And Tips

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A recent study conducted by Payscale found that only 37% of employees have ever asked for a raise. The main reason? Fear of rejection or discomfort with discussing money. When feelings like these cloud our sense of self-worth, we might undervalue what we earn. But asking for a raise is less about getting money and more about speaking up for your contributions.

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Canada’s Surprise Job Surge Clouds Economic Outlook

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Canada’s economy added a net 46,700 jobs in September and the unemployment rate unexpectedly decreased, data showed on Friday, weakening bets for a 50 basis-point rate cut this month. The jobless rate fell for the first time in 8 months to 6.5%, compared with analysts’ estimate for an increase to 6.7% from 6.6% in August. Analysts polled by Reuters had forecast a net gain of 27,000 jobs.

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Episode 554: Srinivas Rao Talks About Creativity, AI, and Content Evolution

Productivityist

In this episode of A Productive Conversation , I’m joined by Srini Rao , host of The Unmistakable Creative podcast. Srini has always been at the forefront of blending creativity with productivity, and our discussion today takes an even deeper dive into these themes. We reflect on how the creative process has evolved since we last spoke, touching on the integration of AI and the future of content creation.

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Boeing Files Charges Against Striking Union

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Boeing said late on Thursday it filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board against the union that represents about 33,000 striking U.S. West Coast factory workers. The planemaker said the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers unit representing the workers had failed to bargain in good faith during the four-week work stoppage.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

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Navigating a Breakup: Why Do We Jump to Label Our Ex as Having a Personality Disorder?

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A friend in the throes of a terrible breakup texted me a link from the Mayo Clinic. The topic? Borderline personality disorder. “He had all the signs,” she wrote, referring to her ex. “That’s why it was so hard to be in a relationship with him.” According to Mayo, people with borderline experience unstable, intense relationships and have a significant fear of abandonment.

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