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fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

SECNAV: Robots won't replace shipbuilders, but they could make jobs 'easier'

"We need to modernize how we train. I've been to 10 shipyards, and I've had one shipyard tell me how great their training was. I spent one hour with the workers who told me how bad their training was - I realized there's a big problem here. And we need to start equipping them with the tools that they need to get their job done easier."
US politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

One of your most valuable assets is the leaders you create

Developing leaders is critical for every growing company, especially with the urgent demand for AI and high-powered computing driving expansion by almost 30% annually.
Business
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany: 1 in 4 immigrants doesn't want to stay DW 06/17/2025

"Twenty-six percent, or around 2.6 million people, say that they actually considered leaving Germany last year, i.e., they thought about leaving the country," said Yuliya Kosyakova.
Germany news
#retirement-planning
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Zurich's Voliro secures 21M in Series A extension

Voliro's autonomous aerial inspection technology achieves 5x faster inspections with 50% reduced costs, enhancing the efficiency of infrastructure maintenance amidst workforce shortages.
European startups
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | AI's promise must not come at the cost of human livelihoods | amNewYork

AI presents opportunities for transformation but threatens entry-level jobs, increasing unemployment risks.
Regulatory concerns arise as new legislation undermines protections for workers amid AI's rise.
fromLouisville Public Media
1 month ago

A look at Louisville's downtown struggle

At this point, a little over 20% of downtown office space is vacant. There's a program to convert some of those empty spaces.
London politics
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

My Father is Losing His Job - Can He Afford to Retire or Should He Take a Pay Cut?

Older workers face significant challenges in the workforce, often being forced out with limited options.
#shipbuilding
US news
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A top US Navy shipbuilder says the problem isn't that the industry doesn't know how to build warships

US Navy's shipbuilding issues stem from inconsistent demand and workforce decline, not lack of capability.
Experienced shipbuilders lost to other industries, affecting shipbuilding capacity.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A top US Navy shipbuilder says the problem isn't that the industry doesn't know how to build warships

US Navy's shipbuilding issues stem from inconsistent demand and workforce decline, not lack of capability.
Experienced shipbuilders lost to other industries, affecting shipbuilding capacity.
NYC startup
fromMarketplace
4 months ago

This CEO put his tech startup between the coasts - Marketplace

Whisper Aero's founding involved early employees living together during the pandemic, which fostered collaboration but risked interpersonal strain.
SF politics
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Trump slashed the Forest Service and put a timber exec in charge. It could lead to a corporate takeover of public lands

The U.S. Forest Service faces significant challenges after mass layoffs, with concerns about management and environmental protections.
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