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☆ Nearly 40% of workers like their jobs enough to turn down a promotion, a new report says
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Amsterdam-based Randstad's annual Workmonitor report, released Wednesday for 2024, found that 39% of workers don't want to be promoted because they like their current jobs. Related stories"This means people's motivation at work is not necessarily just driven by promotions," Randstad CEO Sander van 't Noordende told Business Insider. "They must also realize that career progression and maintaining a healthy personal life are intertwined and need to be balanced."

Persons: —, Sander van, Gen, van, Noordende Organizations: Service, Business, Employers Locations: Amsterdam, Europe, Asia Pacific, Americas

☆ Stop being fooled by misinformation. Do this instead
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

It’s a text from your credit card company — someone is trying to purchase a $2,500 laptop using your account number. Be it finance, health care or politics, there is a global “infodemic” of misinformation that is affecting people’s health and well-being, according to the World Health Organization. “For most of the population who isn’t extreme in their attitudes, fact-checking and debunking reduces the degree to which people rely on falsehoods, but it doesn’t fully eliminate it,” van der Linden said. This approach works much like a vaccine, van der Linden said. “Instead of talking about immigration or abortion, talk about ‘Star Wars’ and ‘South Park’ as a starting point,” van der Linden said.

Persons: COVID, ”, Sander van der, van der Linden, Oscar Wong, nudges, “, ” van der Linden, you’re, Anakin, Obi, ” Obi, “ We’ll Organizations: CNN, Facebook, World Health Organization, WHO, “, Social, University of Cambridge, American Psychological Association, Getty, Cambridge, Research, ‘ Locations: Sander van der Linden, Covid, Cambridge, Canada, absolutes

☆ Elon Musk's next headache after Tesla's earnings flop could be users ditching X over Israel-Hamas misinformation, Nobel economist Paul Krugman says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-20 | by ( George Glover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Elon Musk, already reeling after Tesla's earnings flop, could see X users ditch his platform. Israel-Hamas misinformation might be a "tipping point" for the social-media site, Paul Krugman says. The Nobel laureate expects X users to start leaving for rival platforms like Threads and Bluesky. AdvertisementAdvertisementElon Musk is already reeling after Tesla's earnings miss slashed its stock price by 9% on Thursday. Things could go from bad to worse for the tech billionaire, as the spread of misinformation about the war between Israel and Hamas could drive people away from his X platform, according to Paul Krugman.

Persons: Elon Musk, Paul Krugman, —, Krugman, Jack Dorsey, Sander van der Linden, Musk Organizations: Service, European Union, New York Times, Meta Locations: Israel

☆ A viral video that claimed to show a CNN team staging a rocket attack in Israel was fake. It's being slammed as another case of misinformation on Elon Musk's X.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-14 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A video with fake audio appeared to show CNN's Clarissa Ward staging a rocket attack in Israel. The video went viral on X, with over 5 million views, but it's since been debunked. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAdvertisementA viral video that appeared to show CNN correspondent Clarissa Ward and her crew staging a rocket attack has been debunked. pic.twitter.com/AjfiyMGZQi — TheQuartering (@TheQuartering) October 10, 2023In a followup post on X, the TheQuartering account clarified that the voice-over was fake.

Persons: Clarissa Ward, —, Elon Musk's, Elon Musk, Musk, Sander van der Organizations: CNN, Service, New York, Hamas, Elon, Twitter, TheQuartering, Israel, University of Cambridge Locations: Israel, Gaza, Sander van der Linden

☆ Elon Musk demands to see a 'list of violations' after the EU called him out over the rapid spread of Israel-Gaza disinformation on X
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Elon Musk has demanded the EU provide a "list of violations" concerning disinformation on X. The international body told Musk to tackle the problem or face penalties. AdvertisementAdvertisementElon Musk has demanded to see a "list of violations" after the European Union told him to tackle disinformation about the Israel-Gaza conflict, which has been rapidly spreading on X. In a post on X, Musk replied to Breton's letter, saying: "Our policy is that everything is open source and transparent, an approach that I know the EU supports. The company's CEO, Linda Yaccarino, pulled out of two speaking arrangements, citing the developing conflict and a need to "remain fully focused on X platform safety."

Persons: Elon Musk, —, Thierry Breton, Breton, Musk, Linda Yaccarino, Sander van der Linden Organizations: EU, Service, European Union, Hamas, University of Cambridge Locations: Israel, Gaza, Algerian

☆ The out-of-control spread of fake news about the Israel-Gaza conflict on X is 'a direct result of Musk's policies,' misinformation expert says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The rampant spread is "a direct result of Musk's policies," a misinformation expert told Insider. "The fact that people with verified accounts can monetize their content means they have the wrong incentive," he said. "They're incentivized to spread content that's going to get engagement, clicks, and ultimately make them money. Even if you keep saying don't trust verified accounts, it's still difficult for people to navigate that landscape." Van der Linden said although misinformation was also present on Twitter before Musk's time, the platform used to have better resources to tackle it.

Persons: —, Linda Yaccarino, Elon Musk, Musk, Sander van der Linden, Van der Linden, van der Linden, it's, Stanford, Alex Stamos, der Linden, They're Organizations: Service, Hamas, Cambridge Social, University of Cambridge, Twitter Locations: Gaza, Israel, Egypt

☆ Randstad: Most employees think AI skills will boost their career
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRandstad: Most employees think AI skills will boost their careerSander van‘t Noordende, CEO of Randstad, discusses the company's latest survey on how AI is impacting the future of work and how employers need to step up AI training for their workforce.

Persons: Sander van‘t Noordende

☆ Randstad flags tougher job market, earnings beat forecasts
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( Olivier Sorgho | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

July 25 (Reuters) - Randstad (RAND.AS), the world's biggest staffing firm, on Tuesday flagged weaker demand in a "challenging" jobs market, even as it beat expectations for second-quarter core earnings. "We've had an enormous surge in demand post-COVID ... from there we have sort of gradually seen demand pull back," he added. The company's shares recouped early losses to rise 3.5% by 1013 GMT, as its quarterly core profit beat market forecasts. Underlying earnings before interest, tax and amortisation (EBITA) fell 12% to 271 million euros ($299.8 million), but exceeded the 260 million seen in a company-provided poll. An employer survey from the World Economic Forum earlier this year found that employment could decrease 2% by 2027.

Persons: Sander van't Noordende, We've, Marc Zwartsenburg, Randstad, van't Noordende, Olivier Sorgho, Jacqueline Wong, Milla Nissi, Emma Rumney Organizations: ING, Economic, Thomson Locations: U.S, Britain, China, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Asia, Pacific, America, Gdansk

☆ Why the jobs market could brush off AI threat: podcast
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( Aimee Donnellan | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

LONDON, May 16 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Hiring seems to be waning in the US and Europe. Yet in this Exchange podcast, recruitment boss Sander van ’t Noordende strikes a hopeful note. The Randstad CEO explains why artificial intelligence and a possible economic slump are doing nothing to dampen demand for talent. Listen to the podcastFollow @aimeedonnellan on TwitterSubscribe to Breakingviews’ podcasts, Viewsroom and The Exchange. They do not reflect the views of Reuters News, which, under the Trust Principles, is committed to integrity, independence, and freedom from bias.

☆ Randstad CEO: A.I. will support tasks, but human skills still needed
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRandstad CEO: A.I. will support tasks, but human skills still neededSander van't Noordende, CEO at Randstad, speaks to CNBC's Steve Sedgwick from the World Economic Forum's headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

☆ The 4-day workweek may not be the answer to workplace productivity and flexibility
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-21 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The four-day workweek was also discussed in a panel at the World Economic Forum earlier this year. "We have had a static, for many countries, five-day week for about a century," Grant said Thursday at his panel discussion called "The Four-Day Week." While a four-day workweek seems like an obvious answer, there are some key factors to consider before making the change, they agreed. But there are productivity benefits to giving employees more time to invest in themselves, which could come through the four-day workweek or other rescheduling methods. Flexibility through reorganizationWhether it be a four-day workweek or another method of schedule restructuring, a focus on both flexibility and productivity also benefits companies, van 't Noordende said.

☆ The rising cost of living isn't the only reason many in Asia are putting off retirement, Randstad says
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-31 | by ( Goh Chiew Tong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Workers surveyed in China are the least likely to retire as soon as possible — even "in an ideal world," Randstad said. Edwin Tan | E+ | Getty ImagesThe cost of living crisis is delaying the retirement plans of working professionals worldwide, said recruitment agency Randstad. Its latest Workmonitor report found that only half of surveyed workers believe they can permanently leave the workforce before they turn 65, down from 61% last year. The annual report surveyed 35,000 people across 34 markets for their sentiments on the world of work. Workers feel they "need" work in their lives because having a stable job allows them to "feel valued and respected" by their peers, he added.

☆ A Dutch executive chides Americans for not taking more vacation
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-20 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Some US workers aren't provided much vacation, while others are leaving unused days on the table. Including paid holidays as well as vacation days, the average American took over 20 days off between 1978 and 2000, but this has fallen to roughly 17 days in recent years. The fact that many vacation days are left unused is even more notable when one considers how few vacation days most Americans have to begin with when compared to the rest of the world. The US is the only country in the OECD, a group of 38 of the world's most developed nations, that does not require businesses to offer any paid vacation or paid holidays. For these people — many of whom are among the lowest-wage workers — choosing to not use all of their vacation days isn't even an option.

☆ Why the 4-day work week isn't the kind of perk most workers want: It's 'an upper-class issue'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-20 | by ( Jason Lalljee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Four-day work week trials across the world have been successful for both employers and workers. But when it comes to the four-day work week, that's "an upper-class issue," Gennip said. "They're happy to do a 15-hour stretch, but they want an eight-hour break"Recent studies show that four-day work trials have been big successes. "We have Amazon workers who do four-day work weeks, but ten hours days, and they would prefer five eight-hour days." "Some people would rather have a five-day work week and have six weeks off," she said.

☆ The 4-day workweek may not be the answer to workplace productivity and flexibility, Davos panelists say
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, included a panel on the four-day workweek. "We have had a static, for many countries, five-day week for about a century," Grant said Thursday at his panel discussion called "The Four-Day Week." While a four-day workweek seems like an obvious answer, there are some key factors to consider before making the change, they agreed. The four-day week "is very much a discussion for the upper class," van Gennip said. Flexibility through reorganizationWhether it be a four-day workweek or another method of schedule restructuring, a focus on both flexibility and productivity also benefits companies, van 't Noordende said.

☆ Talent scarcity is here to stay, warns Randstad CEO
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTalent scarcity is here to stay, warns Randstad CEOSander van't Noordende, CEO of global staffing company Randstad, discusses the changing nature of work, and his outlook for employment in Europe.

☆ Ce avere are arbitrul care va conduce Italia - Anglia, finala EURO 2020
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-09 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Sursa foto: Getty ImagesCe avere are arbitrul care va conduce Italia - Anglia, finala EURO 2020Italia - Anglia, finala EURO 2020 programată duminică, ora 22:00, pe Wembley, va fi condusă de centralul olandez în vârstă de 48 de ani Bjorn Kuipers. Purtător al ecusonului FIFA din 2006, olandezul licențiat în administrarea afacerilor e considerat cel mai bogat arbitru din lume. Bjorn Kuipers e co-fondator în Olanda al lanțului de supermarket-uri Jumbo Kuipers, iar AS.com îl caracteriza în urmă cu trei ani "probabil unicul arbitru milionar din fotbalul mondial". Potrivit publicației spaniole, centralul olandez ar avea o avere de peste 12 milioane de euro strânsă din afacerea profitabilă pusă pe picioare. Kuipers îi va avea asistenți în finala EURO 2020 pe olandezii Sander van Roekel și Erwin Zeinstra, iar al patrulea arbitru va fi Carlos Del Cerro Grande.

Persons: Bjorn, Max Verstappen, Kuipers, ., Sander van Roekel, Erwin Zeinstra, Carlos Organizations: EURO, Wembley, FIFA, olandeză, Daily Mail, Liga Campionilor, Mondiale Locations: Italia, Anglia, olandez, Olanda, Danemarca, Belgia, Spania, Slovacia, Cehia, Europa League, Cerro Grande

Campioana Franţei avea nevoie de victorie, dar echipa pregătită de Pep Guardiola a fost cea care a început cu dreptul şi a deschis scorul în min. 11, prin Mahrez, algerian născut la Paris, cu un şut din unghi, după un şut blocat al lui De Bruyne. Formaţia antrenată de Pochettino a trecut din nou pe lângă gol câteva minute mai târziu (19), când Bernardo Silva a fost deposedat de minge, iar Di Maria a şutat pe lângă poarta părăsită pentru moment de Ederson. Angel Di Maria, 6. Cartonaş roşu: Di Maria (69).

Persons: Pep Guardiola, PSG, Marquinhos, Bernardo Silva, Di, Oaspeţii, portughezul Ruben Dias, Di Maria, Navas, Paris Saint - Germain, Ederson, . Kyle Walker, John Stones, . Ruben Dias, Oleksandr, Raheem, Ilkay, Riyad, Kevin, Bruyne, Gabriel Jesus, Phil Foden, Sergio Aguero, Zack Steffen, Scott Carson, 6, Nathan Ake, Aymeric, Torres, Benjamin Mendy, Keylor, Alessandro Florenzi, Colin Dagba, Presnel, Abdou, Mitchel Bakker, Ander Herrera, Julian Draxler, Leandro Daniel Paredes, Danilo Pereira, Marco, Mauro Icardi, Moise Kean, Sergio Rico, Mathyas, Thilo, Kylian, Pablo Sarabia, Layvin, Sander, Roekel, Erwin Zeinstra, Boekel, Dennis Higler, Danilo, Maria Organizations: City, Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester Locations: PSG, algerian, Paris, Istanbul, Paris Saint -, Olanda, Grecia, Pol

☆ Vitamina D și COVID-19. Care este adevărul despre "leacul miraculos"
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-06 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +5 min

Ce rol ar avea vitamina D în tratarea COVID-19 a fost una dintre întrebările care încă subzistă la mai mult de un an de pandemie, scrie digi24.ro. Hidroxiclorochina, Ivermectina și vitamina D - toate sunt sau au fost studiate. Documentul a fost distribuit pe scară largă în mediul online, dar apoi a fost retras din cauza îngrijorărilor privind acuratețea cercetării. Potrivit medicului, deși deficiența de vitamina D a fost un factor de risc stabilit în rândul persoanelor care mor în terapie intensivă, suplimentarea cu vitamina D nu a reușit să reducă riscul dezvoltat de acești pacienți. Așa se răspândesc mesajele de tipul celor - „nu aveți nevoie de vaccin, puteți lua doar vitamina D”.

Persons: ., David Davis, Dr . Baluja, Van der Linden Organizations: BBC, Universitatea din Locations: Universitatea din Barcelona, Spania, Universitatea din Cambridge

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