new ARK’s Open Research Ecosystem seeks to capitalize on rapid change through an open approach and the convergence of insights. ARK believes that a combination of top-down and bottom-up research allows us to size the investment opportunity of disruptive innovation, and then detect and evaluate companies best positioned to benefit. To gain a deeper understanding of quickly changing themes, ARK employs an open research strategy to gather information, both helping to define and refine its internal research process. Inputs include Theme Developers, who are thought leaders in their fields, social media interactions, and crowd-sourced insights as people respond to ARK’s public research. By applying technological concepts and external inputs to traditional approaches, ARK seeks to create a more transparent, creative, and interdisciplinary investment process. — Ark Invest, 10h ago

new Breaking down silos is only possible when leaders focus on cross-functional collaboration, particular in response to organisational change. Building a strong, collective approach to people development is a key way to make this a reality – ensuring employees are adequately prepared for any changes that come their way by working together with new colleagues and developing an understanding of each person’s unique skill set. Even amid organisational shifts, such as the adoption of generative AI, setting a firm foundation for effective collaboration will help a business move through any challenging periods with agility. — The European Business Review, 17h ago

new In a complex environment where the development of pharmaceuticals involves a myriad of stakeholders, Eyram introduces a radical concept: "Ecosystem Intelligence." This idea stems from the recognition that the biotech ecosystem is a web of interconnected players—from researchers and startups to investors and pharmaceutical giants. However, the challenge has always been in effectively connecting these diverse stakeholders. They need not only to find each other but also to communicate in a way that resonates with the other party and to understand how one another's needs align. This is where Probatech steps in, with the ambition to make Ecosystem Intelligence a norm within the industry. Eyram emphasizes that "we live in the information age, and access to information and how you use it are increasingly important drivers of success in this industry."... — Science Times, 16h ago

new Job redesign is another important step that should be taken to improve the knowledge-sharing process in organizations. Job design prevents employees from inadvertently hoarding knowledge and thus not sharing it. [19] [20] We use a model of “forced sharing of knowledge.” With this model, we ask participants to share two sets of knowledge that they have to meet the needs of the other employee’s clients. Whether spot-on or wrong, the employee decoding the suggestions can only say thank you. This develops into an interesting conversation when at the end of the discussion we ask what worked about this process. Fruitful advice was given to many employees from their colleagues and the majority felt engaged in the exercise. As we expected in a follow-up session with the leaders, some job advice can lead to the widespread sharing of knowledge in organizations and help people that did not feel they needed or even wanted help. Thus, this led to the redesign of jobs and developed into a cohesive flow of knowledge between them. Realizing the importance of knowledge in organizational success and motivating people to share knowledge offers a fresh appellation to innovation and creativity throughout the organization. — The European Business Review, 1d ago

new But even as PublicSquare presents itself as a safe haven to customers, it’s not clear that businesses have to necessarily do much to join the platform. According to The Washington Post, to qualify, a company must be a small or medium-size business that “affirms” the platform’s five core values. (The company also “prioritizes” business with products made in America, but it’s unclear how.) Many of those values seem to impose few, if any, burdens on the ways companies conduct themselves. Instead, they are merely vague statements like, “We believe in the greatness of this Nation and will always fight to defend it.” The most pointed one, which hints at gender traditionalism and anti-abortion stances, goes: “We will always protect the family unit and celebrate the sanctity of every life.” But it’s unclear whether there’s any enforcement mechanism other than consumer backlash against companies on PublicSquare that embrace anything that can be spun as “woke.”... — MSNBC.com, 1d ago

new According to Dr K. Hariprasad, president, hospitals division, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd, AI in health care is a multifaceted issue. There are many challenges and limitations in building clinical AI solutions that can have real impact on health care. “The requirements and preferences of end users, including physicians, patients and policymakers are not always met by AI solutions,”he says. “Low adoption rates and ineffective solutions may arise from this. There is frequently a lack of integration between AI solutions and the current workflows, standards, and health care systems. This may limit the impact of AI solutions and create implementation barriers.”... — theweek.in, 1d ago

new TG/CR: With but a few exceptions, we have worked with each of the contributors over the years. Many of them are well known leaders in their respective fields.1 Others are early career scientists and explorers who we believe represent the next generation of leaders in their fields. One of the most exciting developments we have witnessed has been the changing face of exploration. Today’s explorers come from more diverse backgrounds, geographies, ethnicities and disciplines. They bring with them different perspectives and approaches that will undoubtedly lead to a richer understanding of our planet. As ecologist Paula Kahumbu notes, “True understanding demands a capacity to view a situation from multiple perspectives; human and nonhuman; global and local; and worldviews informed by those of Western science and by traditional knowledge.”... — Psychology Today, 1d ago

new Evans: "There's no security control that is a silver bullet. Everything has to be thought of and applied through the lens of security and depth strategy. Zero-trust methodology would be just one part of a framework. Using risk-based authentication, you'll have to make sure that you're looking at the right attributes and tuning your systems accordingly. Things like one-time passwords could be intercepted by malware. — techxplore.com, 1d ago

new David Atkin, CEO of the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment – the group’s secretariat – commented: “It’s never been more vital that we see the global architecture reorient itself in support of net zero. With each COP that passes, the need for meaningful action grows greater. Through the Taskforce on Net Zero Policy, we have an opportunity to ensure that the HLEG’s recommendations are practically implemented and fully supported. Such efforts are additive to positive outcomes for investors and other non-state actors, helping us move towards a future which safeguards the wellbeing of societies and the planet, while giving us the chance to realise a system of sustainable economic growth for generations to come.”... — PRI, 1d ago

new The worth benefits of web3 have caught the eye of huge tech firms, and it may additionally result in a significant shift within the technological panorama. Due to this fact, you will need to study safety in web3 with consciousness of web3 safety dangers and instruments for Internet 3.0 safety. The web3 software ecosystem consists of a number of interoperable protocols, that are primarily based on good contracts. With the continual progress of the web3 ecosystem, you will need to give attention to adaptability of safety options to the tempo of innovation. Allow us to be taught extra in regards to the know-how stack required for internet 3.0 safety throughout totally different layers of web3. — BlaQue Crypto News, 2d ago

new Finally, health-related information is some of the most sensitive and legally protected data categories. Ensuring the ongoing security and privacy of protected health information (PHI) is a major challenge in the development of large-scale AI models. PHI laws are numerous and complex and often vary on federal, state, and local levels. Health systems must be vigilant to avoid leveraging patient data inappropriately or exposing high-risk data in an unsecure way. — Healthcare Business Today, 2d ago

new ...‘’Now is the time to act. We have long passed the time to promise and plan. The issues before us are simply too critical at this stage. Barbados is committed to playing a leading role in urging concrete deliverables on climate and climate financing. We are here with the BESS Consortium today because we support their efforts to improve access to battery energy storage systems as part of the energy transition in countries like ours. BESS brings together partners spanning development, technology, and finance, to improve access to technology, finance, research, and innovation. Bringing these things together Is important in creating the ecosystem necessary for the energy transition.’’... — The Rockefeller Foundation, 2d ago

new EDUCATIONAL opportunities were focused on capturing the attention of youth via classroom education on specific topics such as climate change, composting, food waste, and gardening. It was also suggested to make food waste separation in educational institution’s the norm rather than the exception so that "…young people grow up with the practice." Some commentors mentioned the importance of educating school staff and obtaining buy in as a first step in youth education and there should be "funding to hire a dedicated sustainability position in schools!" The need for increased adult education was also recognized by attendees. Suggestions centered on creating a public marketing campaign, making sure materials were available in languages other than English , and focused on specific topics such as compost usage, benefits of compost, how to compost, who’s it for, soil health, and what services are currently available. The conversation around who’s it for prompted comments such as the need for "education state/city wide that dispels notion of composting is only for SOME people" Educational programs could be expanded to include field trips , demonstrations, and build-a-bin-workshops with increased community-based delivery in gardens, libraries, and schools with updated visual materials . Educational efforts could also be developed for the businesses side of composting such as case studies showing models that work and disseminating the idea that composting can create jobs in particular for youth and be an economic development opportunity for communities. A list of comments on Opportunities in Education are displayed in Table 7, Appendix 1. — extension.org, 2d ago

new Because identity theft is often a crime of opportunity, taking steps to reduce the risk of identity theft can go a long way toward preventing it entirely. You can do a lot to protect your personal information by practicing good data hygiene and staying vigilant about how your information is used and distributed. Simple steps like using strong passwords and antivirus software, securing your mail, and regularly reviewing account statements for suspicious activity will help you prevent and detect identity theft. — Business Insider, 2d ago

new Oakland residents are angry. One by one, business owners, community organizers, church leaders, and teenagers have stood at town halls and City Council meetings this year with an alarming message: They no longer feel safe anywhere in their city — at any time.“It’s not just a small number of people in the evening or nighttime. This is all hours, day and night,” said Noha Aboelata, founder of the Roots Community Health Center in Oakland. “Someone’s over here pushing a stroller and someone’s getting shot right next to them.”One morning in early April, automatic gunfire erupted outside a Roots clinic. Patients and staff members dropped to the ground and took cover. After the shooting stopped, medical assistants and a doctor gave first aid to a man in his 20s who had been shot six times.Everyone is blaming someone or something else for the bloodshed.Business owners have had enough. In September, Target announced it would close nine stores in four states, including in Oakland because of organized retail theft; the famed Vietnamese restaurant Le Cheval shut its doors after 38 years, partly blaming car break-ins and other criminal activity for depressing its business; and more than 200 business owners staged an hours-long strike to protest the rise in crime.The leadership of the local NAACP, the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, made headlines this summer when it said Oakland was seeing a “heyday” for criminals, and pointed to the area’s “failed leadership” and “movement to defund the police.”“It feels like there’s a dark cloud over Oakland,” said Cynthia Adams, head of the local chapter, which has called on the city to hire 250 more police officers.Price, a progressive elected last year, already faces a recall effort, in part because she rejects blanket enhanced sentences for gangs and weapons charges, and has declined to charge youths as adults.The new mayor, Sheng Thao, was criticized for firing the police chief for misconduct and breaking a campaign promise to double funding at the city’s Department of Violence Prevention. In her first State of the City address last month, Thao described the surge in crime as “totally and completely unacceptable,” and acknowledged that Oaklanders are hurting and scared. She said the city has expanded police foot patrols and funded six new police academies, as well as boosted funding for violence prevention and affordable housing.“Not a day goes by where I don’t wish I could just wave a magic wand and silence the gunfire,” Thao said.Many in the community, including Valadez-Rios, advocate for broader investment in Oakland’s poorest neighborhoods over more law enforcement.City councils, states, and the federal government are putting their faith in violence prevention programs, in some cases bankrolling them from nontraditional sources, such as the state-federal Medicaid health insurance program for low-income people.Last month, California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom approved an 11 percent state tax on guns and ammunition, and $75 million of the revenue annually is expected to go to violence prevention programs.Although these programs are growing in popularity, it is unclear how successful they are. In some cases, proven programs that involve law enforcement, such as Ceasefire, were cut back or shelved after George Floyd was murdered, said Abt, the Maryland researcher.“The intense opposition to law enforcement means that the city was unwilling to use a portion of the tools that have been proven,” Abt said. “It’s good to work on preventing youth violence, but the vast majority of serious violence is perpetrated by adults.”Not a day goes by where I don’t wish I could just wave a magic wand and silence the gunfire. — Governing, 2d ago

new She added that “As a stakeholder in the HR industry, I believe the government plays a role in shaping the landscape for economic development and wealth creation. Government strengthening educational platforms by investing in a robust educational framework that aligns with the demands of the contemporary workforce. It includes fostering partnerships between educational institutions and industry players to ensure graduates are adequately prepared for the dynamic challenges of the workplace. Introducing comprehensive Employment insurance schemes through centralized platforms can be a transformative step. Such initiatives would provide a safety net for individuals in between jobs by offering financial support and access to skill development programs that enhance employability. Reviewing and modernizing existing labour laws is imperative to meet the current economic landscape’s demands. This involves ensuring that regulations are flexible, adaptive, and supportive of innovation. A balanced approach is crucial to safeguard workers’ rights while creating an environment conducive to business growth and job creation. There is the need to continuously foster a conducive environment for entrepreneurship. It can be achieved by simplifying bureaucratic processes, offering financial incentives, and providing mentorship programs to encourage the establishment and growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).”... — The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News, 2d ago

new Industries and businesses will also be affected. But they also play an important role in addressing the problem because, one, they have the money to invest in solutions that could achieve long-term impact and, two, because these carbon- and water-intensive sectors contribute to pollution and scarcity in specific watersheds and climate change on a planetary scale. It is critical that this sector gets involved and actively engages with other actors to solve the big environmental challenges we face. — Eco-Business, 2d ago

new From an HR point of view, it’s about being able to attract talent with a culture that is unrivaled in hospitality. The way I look at that is, it is almost split into two or three different parts. The first and most important part is the team member experience. We talk internally about how the customer experience will never be better than the team experience and that brings into play that good job/bad job element. We intentionally tap into that team experience, so that people genuinely want to be a part of our business. We don’t want to be an also-ran, we want to be the number one employer choice and we’re not far off that. So, the team member experience is our number one priority and that is where we’re working with our franchise partners and we’re very excited about the results so far. We have a relatively small head office, with around 60-70 people, where we also want to build on our unique culture, to create a very high-performing team in our head office, too. If team members are the first part, the second part of our plan is to continue to create incredible careers for people. I’m an example of someone who has grown through the organisation and there are many more within the Pizza Hut team that have achieved great things in their careers. We are working on career planning, upskilling, training people and giving opportunities. I mentioned Heartstyles earlier and that runs right the way through. Then it’s about really working with our franchise partners to help them build their capability. That comes through helping them with organisational design, with capability and supporting them with tools, processes and systems. Ultimately, we need all parts of that equation to be firing on all cylinders to deliver that brand growth. I must mention too about our commitment to showing up in the wider community, as well, as that is an increasingly important area of engagement. We have what we call The Recipe For Good (our ESG strategy) and we have invested a million pounds into something we call the New Founders Programme, which is about creating opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs, which is right at the heart of how our business thrives and grows – built through entrepreneurial franchisees, that have started up and built their own businesses and become successful; we want to pay that back through our New Founders Programme. Over the last 18 months, we’ve invested a million pounds into this and have supported over a thousand entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds. We’re in the process of injecting a similar amount of money again to progress what is turning out to be a real success. As with all these programmes, I really hope and genuinely believe that more people will start to see the benefits of working in this fun and vibrant world. It needs to be more than a means to earn money. This needs to be a sector which people are proud to work in and that will come through young people looking at potential careers, seeing the benefits, feeling the learning and growing in skills and confidence. I really do believe the best days of working in hospitality are ahead of us, but we need to do much better as an industry, collectively. — theHRDIRECTOR, 2d ago

new ROBERT CHAPMAN-SMITH: Yeah. In some ways the, the mission of OpenAI for sort of doing it for the benefit of all humanity is, is kind of interesting to have in a technology space- computers broadly-where like open source protocols and ways of working has been such the norm. The board firing Sam Altman and ultimately rehiring him, it sort of kicked off seemingly an awareness of the importance, for some people, of open source AI development and particularly models in that arena, which is, you know, you're, you're mentioning the democratization of AI tools and some, for some folks that is the democratization of these tools. The fact that you can release these models on GitHub or use them on Hugging Face and everybody has access to them. I'm, I'm curious the acceleration of that space tied with the fact that there's gonna be many more competitors that are looking to capture customers off of the turmoil that existed within OpenAI; in some ways it feels like the race for being dominant players in this space might move much more quickly than it was before when it seemed like a OpenAI was just the dominant player and nobody was going to take away the customer base that they had been in the lead that they had had in the models that they had created. I'm curious about your thoughts there. — Big Think, 2d ago