New roles in product, marketing, sales, and other functions will complement growth in our engineering team By Richard Wong, SVP of Engineering In the six short months since we announced a new engineering office in Toronto, the team has delivered an impressive number of product innovations, more than tripled in size, and outgrown our original […]
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Getting an MCS Part II – What is the program like?
When preparing to apply for an online MCS, students often ask the essential question – am I prepared for this degree program? In part two of this three part “Getting an MCS” series, we will be going in-depth on how to prepare for the MCS program once you have applied. Once you have applied to […]
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Becoming Environmentally Conscious: Meet the edX Sustainability Team
The Sustainability Team, a group of people committed to making the edX workplace more environmentally sustainable, was formed during Hackathon XXII—a quarterly event with the goal of driving innovation and problem solving. The team’s first initiative was measuring edX’s carbon footprint and collecting potential projects to make a positive impact. The group has since grown, and has taken on a wider…
From the Kitchen to the Help Desk: Arthur’s Story
My name is Arthur and I’m from the state of Massachusetts. I completed the Google IT Support Professional Certificate, and today I work in IT as a level 1 Systems Engineer. I spent the last 12 years in restaurant management and did not have any professional IT experience before I was offered my new job. […]
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Are Remote Workers More Productive Because Asynchronous Communication Just Works Better?
An anonymous reader quotes the CEO of Doist: Study after study after study into remote work has made one thing clear: Remote workers are more productive than their office-bound counterparts. What’s not entirely clear is why. Yes, people gain back time (and sanity) by avoiding rush hour commutes. They avoid the distractions of the office. They regain a sense of control…
In New Headache, WeWork Says It Found Cancer-Causing Chemical in Its Phone Booths
Cash-strapped WeWork, the office-sharing company that is trying to negotiate a financial lifeline, has a new problem that may prove costly. From a report: It has closed about 2,300 phone booths at some of its 223 sites in the United States and Canada after it says it discovered elevated levels of formaldehyde. The company, which abandoned plans for an initial public…
As Netflix Loses TV favorites Like ‘The Office’ To New Rivals, DVD and Blu-ray Sellers See a Big Opportunity
An anonymous reader shares a report: First, we learned “Friends” would leave Netflix for the upcoming streaming service, HBO Max. Now, “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation” are on their way out, as NBCUniversal prepares to launch its new streamer, Peacock. With legacy media brands like Disney, WarnerMedia, and NBCUniversal launching streaming services of their own, Netflix and Hulu subscribers face…
Netflix Lands ‘Seinfeld’ Rights in $500M-Plus Deal After Losing ‘Friends’ and ‘The Office’
Seinfeld will be master of a new domain starting in 2021. From a report: Netflix has landed worldwide rights to the iconic sitcom in a five-year deal with distributor Sony. The show will move from current rightsholder Hulu when its deal is up in 2021. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the new Seinfeld streaming deal is worth more than $500…
Australian Federal Government Adopts ‘Nuanced’ Position On Data-Sharing Consent
BoogieChile writes: “Nuanced” in this case meaning: they don’t need it. A discussion paper on Australia’s Data Sharing and Release Legislative Reforms “tweaks” proposed new Data Sharing and Release legislation by removing the requirement for people to consent to the sharing of personal information. “Instead, we are placing the responsibility on Data Custodians and Accredited Users to safely and respectfully share…
Google Doesn’t Want Staff Debating Politics at Work Anymore
Google posted new internal rules that discourage employees from debating politics, a shift away from the internet giant’s famously open culture. From a report: The new “community guidelines” tell employees not to have “disruptive” conversations and warn workers that they’ll be held responsible for whatever they say at the office. The company is also building a tool to let employees flag…