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☆ An ex-Meta recruiter says one of the biggest mistakes job candidates make in interviews is not asking questions
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A major mistake job candidates make is not asking questions at the end of an interview. She said a job interview is a "two-way experience" for both parties to learn more about each other. AdvertisementGetting to the end of a job interview and not having any questions for the recruiter can actually be a major red flag, according to an ex-Meta recruiter. And it's important to make sure your questions aren't too general, Nolan Church, a former Google and DoorDash recruiter, told BI. Candidates should make sure their questions are specific to the company, its mission, and its leaders, he said.

Persons: it's, —, Jenn Bouchard, Fortune, they’ve, I’ve, Bouchard, Amy Hoover —, TalentZoo —, aren't, Nolan Church Organizations: Meta, Service, Google Locations: Figure8

Political Cartoons View All 253 ImagesThe Arakan Army is a member of the armed ethnic group alliance that recently gained strategic territory in the country’s northeast. The Arakan Army is the well-trained and well-armed military wing of the Rakhine ethnic minority movement, which seeks autonomy from Myanmar’s central government. The Arakan Army first said late Sunday night that it gained complete control of Paletwa township. Paletwa, whose location on the border gives it strategic importance, is where the Arakan Army first established a foothold in 2015 to fight the against the army. However, the Chin have been a major force in the resistance against the military since the army seized power in 2021, so they now share a common enemy with the Arakan Army.

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BANGKOK (AP) — Military-ruled Myanmar on Tuesday allowed prisoners to have family visitors from outside, a right that had been suspended for 3½ years because of the coronavirus pandemic, the military’s information office and prison officials said. Visitors must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccinations and a household relationship to the prisoner being met. Family visitation rights were suspended after the coronavirus pandemic began in early 2020. Most sectors of society gradually reduced or dropped testing requirements and other virus-fighting measures since 2022, but family visits to prisoners had remained banned. The total number of prisoners held in Myanmar, not only political detainees, isn't publicly known.

Persons: Aung San, Aung San Suu Kyi, Tun Kyi, isn't Organizations: —, Associated Press, Association for Political, Former Political Prisoners Society, Prison Locations: BANGKOK, Myanmar, Thayarwaddy, Bago, Yangon, Aung San Suu, Tun, Magway

☆ Family-owned small businesses blend family and the workplace 24/7 — here are 3 tips for navigating brewing conflict
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Erica Sweeney | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Working with your family to build and manage a small business comes with challenges. This article is part of "Small Business Playbook," a series exploring leadership challenges and the solutions that can drive growth. About 29% of employer firms are family-owned, according to the US Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy. Set boundaries between family and work lifeFamily-owned small businesses are a "lifestyle," Engle said. Keep a small business thriving for as many generations as Engle's requires looking at the big picture, Pendergast said.

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☆ A government shutdown was averted -- for now. Here's what happens next
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-01 | by ( Kaanita Iyer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Lawmakers must pass another spending bill before then to avoid a shutdown. They must now pass another spending bill before they head home for Thanksgiving. They have over a month to reach an agreement on which provisions to include in a long-term spending bill. Border security and Ukraine aid were the two sticking points delaying an agreement and nearly leading to a government shutdown. Bipartisan members of Senate leadership issued a statement late Saturday, committing to vote on further funding for Ukraine aid “in the coming weeks.”

Persons: Kevin McCarthy, Joe Biden, –, McCarthy, Volodymyr Zelensky, Biden, ” Organizations: CNN, Democratic, Transportation Security Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Republicans, Congress, Ukraine, US State Department Office, House, Capitol, Republican Party, GOP, “ Locations: Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of a federal government shutdown suddenly lifted late Saturday as President Joe Biden signed a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open with little time to spare after Congress rushed to approve the bipartisan deal. Political Cartoons View All 1190 ImagesIt’s been a sudden head-spinning turn of events in Congress after grueling days in the House pushed the government to the brink of a disruptive federal shutdown. The outcome ends, for now, the threat of a shutdown, but the reprieve may be short-lived. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, who has championed Ukraine aid despite resistance from his own ranks, is expected to keep pursuing U.S. support for Kyiv in the fight against Russia. “All of us have a responsibility to lead and to govern,” said Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York.

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☆ Texas is about to shut down an election office in a heavily Democratic county that includes Houston less than two months before the city's mayoral election
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Katie Hawkinson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Harris County, which includes Houston, must close its election administration office by Friday. Losing Republican candidates blamed the Harris County election office for their losses in 2022. But that election will no longer happen under the authority of Harris County elections officers. Harris County election office shut downLegislators passed the bill abolishing the Harris County elections office after so far unproven claims by losing Republican candidates that administrative issues at the office swayed the results of the November 2022 general election, the Texas Tribune reported. The Texas Office of the Attorney General did not respond to a request for comment ahead of publication.

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☆ As Social Security official warns of A.I. fraud risks, one expert says criminal activity is 'here right now'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Courtney Keating | E+ | Getty ImagesWhile scrolling social media, you may find a video of President Joe Biden urging you to sign up for extra Social Security benefits for which you are eligible. The Social Security Administration is working with OIG to take appropriate steps to combat fraud, an agency spokesman said. "The agency has techniques to identify and react to suspicious bad actors," said Social Security Administration spokesman Mark Hinkle. "We look forward to continuing to work with the OIG on the evolution of AI and courses of action regarding AI fraud." Other steps can also help protect your personal financial information and Social Security beneficiaries' monthly income, according to Talcove.

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A Social Security number (SSN) allows the government and other entities to track personal information like employment history, tax contributions, and Social Security benefits. Qualifying reasons for new social security numberThe SSA outlines legitimate reasons to request a new Social Security number. Drawbacks of changing your Social Security numberA Social Security number change doesn't erase your financial history. New Social Security number frequently asked questionsCan you get a new Social Security number if your identity is stolen? Knowingly maintaining two Social Security numbers can result in a Social Security fraud charge, which can result in a maximum of five years in prison.

Persons: Nilsa Henriquez, Henriquez, —, TransUnion, It's, you've Organizations: Social Security, Social, SSA, Social Security Administration, New Social

☆ Social Security phone service disruptions led to dropped calls, longer wait times, report finds
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-28 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Callers who have sought help from the Social Security Administration in recent years have reported long wait times, dropped calls and inability to access the agency's services. A new report from the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General finds the agency experienced more than 40 telephone system disruptions between May 2021 and December 2022. During that time, the telephone was the "primary option" for the public to interact with the agency's employees, the report notes. The office oversees the Social Security Administration's programs and operations on the public's behalf. The unanswered rate reached its highest among the service disruption dates identified in the report — 80.4% — on Feb. 22 and 23.

Persons: General Gail Ennis Organizations: Social Security Administration, Social Security Administration Office, Finance, GOP, Social Security

At least 133 people, including women and children, were killed after Myanmar’s military junta bombed Kanbalu township in the central Sagaing region on Tuesday, the human rights minister of the ousted shadow National Unity Government Aung Myo Min told CNN. Like much of Sagaing, the area is not under the control of the military junta. I saw flesh on the road.”The eyewitness said he saw dozens of bodies after the attack, including children as young as five. The attacks have killed civilians, including children, and targeted schools, clinics, hospitals and other civilian infrastructure. And a military airstrike on a school in Sagaing in September killed at least 13 people, including seven children.

☆ China tax department says economy's rebound to be further consolidated
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BEIJING, April 6 (Reuters) - The rebound of China's economy will be further consolidated and tax revenues in the second quarter will likely grow faster, but the economy still faces many uncertainties at home and abroad, the taxation administration said on Thursday. The world's second-biggest economy grew 3% last year, the weakest in nearly half a century. To spur growth in 2022, China cut fees and gave credit rebates on tax to private businesses that were hit hard by stringent COVID-19 lockdowns and curbs. In 2022, the tax and fee cuts, tax refunds and deferred payments totalled 4.2 trillion yuan, according to the finance ministry. That included 2.4 trillion yuan in VAT tax rebates, the largest in recent years.

☆ I've scoured Detroit's dumps, streets, and abandoned homes for wood and metal to make furniture. It's exciting to be part of a movement that redefines how society should use reclaimed materials.
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-04 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

At first, I didn't even know that car design was an actual career or business. Woodward Throwbacks' Detroit showroom. It is a sustainable design studio that custom builds furniture and home goods with recycled materials found in the city. I was falling out of love with car design, and the possibility of being my own boss excited me. What Woodward Throwbacks is doing — redefining how society sees and uses reclaimed materials for everyday use — has never been done before.

Yet only 54% of all businesses say they have a business continuity and disaster recovery plan for a cyberattack. 2 2022 Small Business Profile, U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy. https://cdn.advocacy.sba.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/30121338/Small-Business-Economic-Profile-US.pdfCyber Readiness Institute (CRI) is not an affiliate of any company of the Principal Financial Group®. Referenced companies are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392. ©2023 Principal Financial Services, Inc.

☆ Delinquent student loans can reduce Social Security by $2,500 a year
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Getty ImagesIf you are delinquent on federal student loans and collect Social Security benefits, you may have your monthly checks reduced. Social Security benefits are typically subject to partial withholdings after prolonged federal student loan delinquencies. Today's Social Security beneficiaries who are behind on federal student loans are not subject to benefit withholdings, as those collections have been suspended as part of the federal student loan payment pause that has been in effect since March 2020, Minsky noted. "No one is having their Social Security checks garnished right now," Minsky said. How policy may influence debtsBiden has proposed broad student loan forgiveness of up to $10,000 for federal student loans, or up to $20,000 for Pell grant recipients.

Therefore, experts say, hiring Black teachers is necessary to address the racial disparities that lead to poor educational outcomes and criminalization for Black children. Furthermore, advocates say that Black students who don’t have Black teachers are less likely to become teachers themselves, so commitments to diversifying the industry must start early on in the classroom. The Black Teacher Project in Oakland, California, works with Black teachers to “reimagine schools as communities of liberated learning,” the Project’s website reads. It also teaches educators how to implement restorative practices in their classrooms and invites them to retreats to foster community among Black teachers. “Therefore, the Black Teacher Project’s motto is ‘Every child deserves a Black teacher.’”

☆ Inside the little-known tool that gives JPMorgan Chase the power to collect data about everything its employees do at work
▼ + stars: | 2022-05-27 | by ( Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +22 min

Insider learned about the WADU system through interviews and leaked internal documents that explain what kinds of data it captures. Though the use of Palantir was reportedly for security purposes, JPMorgan employees who spoke to Bloomberg said the situation quickly escalated. When companies are opaque about how they use employee data, the consequences can be detrimental — from harming employee "engagement" to eroding their "mental health," Garr said. Companies that fail to do this run the risk of cultivating the kind of mistrust that JPMorgan employees claim is running rampant through their ranks. "It does not sit well with me, what they're doing," said the US-based staffer with direct knowledge of the WADU system.

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