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‘4ugust’ Initiative Invites U.K. Companies to Embrace Four-Day Weeks in Summer Experiment

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based companies are being asked to participate in a four-day workweek trial during the month of August. The new initiative, known as “4ugust,” is being spearheaded by the 4 Day Week Campaign in partnership with the think tank Autonomy. The push for companies to trial a shorter workweek in the U.K. to do the same.

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Remote Workers Waste 67 Minutes Of Their Day Being Digitally Present

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To truly embrace an asynchronous work model, companies need to discourage workers from being on the clock just for the sake of presenteeism. . Instead of attending meetings where workers stay muted for an hour at a time, companies are finding that less is more with workplace efficiency.

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New Fintech Customer Risk Tool Could Present Opportunity For All Industries

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By doing so, companies can review a customer’s risk scores, giving them an upper hand when it comes to onboarding new clients. . While tools such as Ondato’s are typically reserved for the financial industry, these tools can be adapted for other companies to help improve their own client vetting process. .

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Making Visual Presentations

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Visuals play a role in any presentation , from PowerPoint slides to the latest data visualization. Most companies must utilize some form of visuals to convey information to their employees, customers, and other stakeholders. When making a presentation, there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

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Hybrid Work Models Spread as Companies Navigate the Future of Work

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What’s going on: Many companies have been operating with a mix of remote and in-office work, but some are now pushing for a more structured approach. Large companies like Amazon and Disney are requiring workers to return to the office for a specific number of days, typically three or four.

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How This Networking Firm Is Helping Female-Led Companies With Investment Opportunities

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However, a new network aims to resolve the shortcomings that exist in venture capital (VC) funding for women-owned companies. . For every £1 of VC funding men-led businesses receive in the UK, female founded companies receive less than £1. This number grows even more when considering women of color-owned companies. .

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FBI Warns That “Deepfake” Interviews Could Threaten Company Security

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Referred to as “deepfakes,” this tool allows users to present as a completely different person and conduct fake video interviews. At times, actions such as coughing, sneezing, or other auditory actions are not aligned with what is presented visually.” . Reasons for using a deepfake to obtain a remote job vary.