Cal Newport, writing at the New Yorker: Technological transitions often stumble when we expect them to sprint. In 1989, the Stanford economist Paul David wanted to understand why so many companies were so slow to adopt computer technology; for historical perspective, he turned to the history of the electric dynamo, which had been invented around a hundred years before, and which,…
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Coinbase Announces Plans For ‘Remote-First’ Work Policy In Light of COVID-19
In a blog post today, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced that the exchange company is moving to a remote-first policy in light of COVID-19, meaning most employees will have the option to work from home. Yahoo Finance reports: “Over the last two months, I have come to believe that not only is remote work here to stay, but that it represents…
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: Permanently Working From Home Can Be Damaging For Mental Health
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns that making remote work permanent could have serious consequences for workers’ social interaction and mental health. Times of India reports: Nadella said that an all-remote setup would be “replacing one dogma with another dogma.” “What does burnout look like? What does mental health look like? What does that connectivity and the community building look like? One…
Even After the Pandemic, 43% Say They’ll Want to Work Remotely More Often
Long-time Slashdot reader gollum123 quotes CNBC:
Nearly 43% of full-time American employees say they want to work remotely more often even after the economy has reopened, according to a survey released by business publishing company getAbstract. Of the more than 1,200 employees surveyed between April 16 and April 17, nearly 20% said their employer is actively discussing how they can make remote…
New York AG Opens Inquiry Into Charter Communications’ Coronavirus Response After Hundreds Reportedly Catch Virus
New York Attorney General Letitia James opened an inquiry into Charter Communications after the telecom company continued to require some employees to report to corporate offices amid government calls for employers to allow remote work where possible. From a report: The inquiry will look into how Charter has managed its employees during the Covid-19 pandemic, a spokesperson from James’ office said….
CFOs Looking To Make Remote Work, Telecommuting More Permanent Following COVID-19, Says Gartner Study
An anonymous reader quotes a report from ZDNet: The new normal telecommuting may be a bit more permanent than realized, as 74% of CFOs say they expect to move previously on-site employees remote post-COVID-19, according to a Gartner survey. The survey, which had 317 CFO respondents on March 30, highlighted how remote work may become more of the norm as companies…
Coursera in Toronto Engages the Local Tech Community
by Ashley Sutherland, Office Manager, Toronto As our team in Toronto grows, so does our mission to transform lives through learning. We were humbled recently to take that mission beyond our platform with an AI workshop earlier this year in partnership with Ladies Learning Code, a program of Canada Learning Code that offers hands-on learning […]
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SEC Pauses Zoom Technologies Trading Because People Think It’s Zoom Video
The Securities and Exchange Commission suspended trading of Zoom Technologies on Thursday, partly because investors are confusing it with Zoom Video, which has seen a surge share price due to COVID-19. It will resume trading April 9. From a report: Zoom Video, which provides videoconferencing services and trades under the ticker symbol “ZM,” is a key component for many businesses shifting…
Coursera Together: Free online learning during COVID-19
Coursera Together: Free online learning & community resources during COVID-19 As each of us navigate the impact of COVID-19 on our lives, we hope that you can find comfort in the strength of the Coursera community. Know that you’re not alone, and we’re here to help in any way that we can. During this time, […]
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Predicting a Post-Pandemic Future: Remote Working and Distance Learning?
This week Politico published predictions from 34 “big thinkers” about what the future will be like after the coronavirus pandemic. (An associate professor of government and politics at the University of Maryland argues that “The Reagan era is over. The widely accepted idea that government is inherently bad won’t persist after coronavirus.”) Others predict a future with voting from mobile devices…