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BambooHR is a Business Reporter client.Artificial intelligence (AI) can change the way we approach HR and create a more productive, personalised workplace experienceIn the early 2010s, venture capitalist Marc Andreessen wrote that “software is eating the world,” highlighting the emergence of new technology. Today, it seems it’s artificial intelligence (AI) that’s eating the world.Steve Jobs once called the personal computer “a bicycle for the mind”. But generative AI can feel like an e-bike for the mind, with the ability to take you further for the same effort. Today, anyone can use AI to generate text, images and even video content.Meanwhile, businesses…

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USA mother of two, who endured aggressive chemotherapy and was told she had just 15 months to live, has now found out that never had cancer in the first place.Lisa Monk, a higher education worker, was told she had angiosarcoma, a rare form of blood vessel cancer, on her spleen early last year, reported the Daily Mail.She had stomach pain and a scan showed a mass in her body along with kidney stones, the report said.…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Phil Foden revealed he ticked an item off his bucket list after scoring at the Bernabeu and declared his long-range strike was one of the best goals he has ever scored.The midfielder took his tally to a career-best 22 goals this season with a 20-yard strike in Manchester City’s 3-3 draw against Real Madrid on Wednesday.And Foden believes he has a “special ability” to find the net as he declared himself satisfied with the result, ahead of…

Source One is a Business Reporter client. Explore cutting-edge office design trends reshaping workspaces for enhanced productivity, collaboration, and employee well-being with Source One ConsultingAs we navigate the evolving landscape of work, the significance of office design has become more pronounced than ever. Source One Consulting, a family business with a rich legacy in commercial space and office fit-out, is at the forefront of this transformation, with over 21 years in the industry.From the rise of smart offices leveraging technology for seamless operations to the integration of sustainable practices, the nature of the workspace is changing. Dynamic layouts, biophilic designs…

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USOrganisers of the Willy’s Chocolate Experience in Glasgow, who are now attempting to bring the now-infamous event stateside, clarified that A-lister Timothee Chalamet will not be attending as previously hinted.The viral event prompted police to be called by angry Scottish parents, sparked dozens of memes, and was even referred to in the House of Commons after it hit the headlines in February.Children were left screaming and in tears after being wrongly promised unlimited sweets at a…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Brazil international Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona FC recorded a thrilling 3-2 Champions League quarter-final first leg victory over Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes.The former Leeds winger opened the scoring just before half-time, but PSG hit back with two goals in two minutes just after the break.Ousmane Dembele equalised against his old club before Vitinha’s effort rocked the Spanish giants.Luis Enrique’s Ligue 1 hosts hit the woodwork either side of Raphinha’s equaliser midway through the second…

Palo Alto is a Business Reporter client.As OT converges with IT, manufacturers must overcome skills gaps and new cyber-threats – and  Zero Trust is here to helpOperational technology (OT) systems are experiencing an increasing number of cyber-attacks. In the 2023 Unit 42 Extortion and Ransomware Report, Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 found that last year, manufacturing was one of the most affected sectors in terms of extortion attacksOT system attacks can yield significant consequences, such as leakages, outages, shutdowns or even physical harm to humans. Late last year, Simpson Manufacturing, an engineering and manufacturing company, shut down systems upon detecting malicious activity…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailDonald Trump and his party led an all-hands retreat from the furthest reaches of the pro-life standpoint this week after an Arizona Supreme Court decision snapped back into place the state’s century-old abortion ban which bars the practice in almost all cases.The former president made his latest remarks on the topic after landing on Wednesday in Atlanta for a fundraiser; he told reporters upon his arrival that officials in Arizona could work together to bring the state’s abortion…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Barcelona came from behind to claim a dramatic 3-2 first-leg win at Paris Saint-Germain in another thrilling night of Champions League quarter-final action.After a bright PSG start, Barcelona took control of the tie and Raphinha scored his first Champions League goal when Gianluigi Donnarumma spilled Lamine Yamal’s cross.PSG were booed off the pitch as the half-time whistle blew at the Parc des Princes but Luis Enrique switched his team’s shape and it led to a stunning turnaround…

Best Practice Network is a Business Reporter client.Training and professional development is becoming a key to unlock recruitment and retention challenges in international schools – and a growth opportunity for UK businesses“Punching above its weight on the international stage, but below its potential.” That assessment of the international business potential of UK education was delivered in 2021 by then Education Secretary – now schools minister – Damian Hinds.It’s true that UK educational institutions have for many decades forged a strong reputation for excellence around the world, with international schools and higher education institutions leading the way.And according to international schools…