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Florida universities “under-reported” how much taxpayer money is spent on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Critical Race Theory (CRT) programming, according to Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration. Public universities outlined their line-by-line spending to comply with a December request by the Office of Policy and Budget to determine how much taxpayer money was allocated toward these initiatives. “Consequently, the Executive Office of the Governor is working to ensure that a full and truthful compilation of CRT- and DEI-related spending is gathered, and these efforts are ongoing,” Bryan Griffin, DeSantis’ press secretary, wrote in an email sent to the Daily Caller News Foundation. Florida universities “misreported” or “under-reported” the amount they spent on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Critical Race Theory (CRT) programming on campus, Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration alleged Thursday afternoon. The state Office … [Read more...] about Florida Universities ‘Misreported’ Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Spending, DeSantis Admin Says

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The mass tech layoff impacted women across the board and turned the tables in the tech industry. Perseverance and practical advice from experts are needed more than ever, especially for the BIPOC woman in tech. According to Crunchbase , over 58,000 U.S. tech workers have been laid off due to budget and job cuts in 2023. Sadly this is just the beginning, and more layoffs will take place throughout the year. In January, data from layoffs.fyi , shows another wave of layoffs took place with private and public startups across the U.S. workforce. Some notable companies are: Coinbase 2,110 layoff's Amazon 18,000 layoff's Salesforce 9090 layoff's (Google) Alphabet 12000 layoff's SAP 3000 layoff's IBM 3900 layoff's The economy has made a drastic shift to deal with the reality of the tech fast growth mentality and hiring quickly and recklessly. According to Crunchbase , in 2022, when the … [Read more...] about 8 Tips For Black Women Navigating Tech Layoffs

SHANGHAI – China’s move this week to streamline stock market listing rules is unlikely to result in a flood of initial public offerings, bankers say, citing the prospect of state intervention on national security and other grounds that would result in delays. Beijing published draft rules on Wednesday to broaden its fledgling registration-based IPO system, expand the U.S.-style mechanism to all corners of China’s stock market in a shift designed to speed up listings and corporate fundraising. Under the new system, China’s stock exchanges will themselves vet IPOs with a focus on information disclosure. Currently, IPOs on China’s blue-chip boards need clearance from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) under an approval-based system – one that means long delays and IPO prices capped by the regulators. The reform was hailed by state media and analysts as a key milestone that would make China’s IPO market more inclusive, transparent and efficient. But in reality, … [Read more...] about China’s latest IPO reform seen unlikely to flood markets with new issuance

The Union Budget will boost the order pipeline for the infrastructure sector, but the pace of implementation and execution of the big-bang capital expenditure plan announced by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 will be key to success, said R Shankar Raman, chief financial officer of Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T). Some ongoing issues in the infrastructure sector, like dispute resolution and pace of ordering, need to be addressed to help the industry accelerate growth, Raman told Moneycontrol’s Rachita Prasad. Raman also spoke about the opportunities and risks and how L&T is preparing for 2022-23. Pushing project execution, managing people and closing the divestment of its non-core assets is on the top of the agenda for the engineering giant. Edited excerpts: The Union Budget made a big commitment to capex . What is your key takeaway for the infrastructure sector? The Rs 7.5 lakh crore is generous. The good part of the allocation is … [Read more...] about Interview | Budget plan implementation, faster dispute mechanism key to infrastructure growth: L&T CFO

ITC Trade Watchlist Portfolio Message Set Alert live bse live nse live Volume Todays L/H More × There's no stopping diversified conglomerate ITC's bull run. The stock is only 3 percent away from the Rs 400 mark and is trading at an all-time high. And, that too after taking a beating a day earlier after finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget for 2023-24 announced a hike in National Calamity Contingent (NCCD) duty, only to recover swiftly and close in green. At 12.15 pm on February 2, the stock was quoting at Rs 381.30 apiece on the NSE, up 5.51 percent amid heavy volumes of 34.6 million shares. Earlier in the day, it had hit an all-time high of Rs 384.70 apiece. Follow our market blog for all the action Smoke signals Read More The stock corrected 6 percent as Sitharaman said the NCCD duty on cigarettes was hiked by 16 percent. The … [Read more...] about ITC nears Rs 400 mark; why costlier cigarettes are great news for shareholders

The Yale College Council (YCC) suggested that white students let black students pass them in dining hall lines in order to “celebrate black joy,” according to an email obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation. In honor of Black History Month, Yale Student Body President Leleda Baraki on Wednesday told “Yalies” to let their black friends skip a busy dining hall line and to lay their jacket down over a puddle so their “black friends can walk with ease,” according to the email obtained by the DCNF. The YCC also suggested that students support the black-owned restaurants in the area. (RELATED: Yale Law School Withdraws From School Rankings List In The Name Of ‘Equity’) “When dining hall lines are long, politely step out of the way and let Black people pass you,” the email read. “If there’s a puddle on the sidewalk, gently slide your coat off and lay it on the ground so your Black friends can walk with ease.” Students were provided a list of more than 30 black-owned … [Read more...] about Yale Student Gov’t Sends Email Suggesting Ways White Students Can ‘Celebrate Black Joy’

Yale University’s president promised to prioritize diversity while filling six high-ranking positions in the administration, according to student newspaper Yale Daily News. President Peter Salovey will make six appointments to high-level positions currently being held by interim or retiring faculty by the end of the spring 2023 semester, the News reported . He said that he will make diversity a priority when filling the positions, which include four cabinet positions as well as director and leadership titles. (RELATED: Multiple Arizona Universities Require Job Applicants To Pledge Support For Diversity, Equity And Inclusion) “I’ve challenged myself to continue to try to create more diversity for Yale at the highest ranks — among deans and among vice presidents,” Salovey told the News. “I think diversity among the leadership ranks sets the example for the rest of campus.” The open positions include deans for the School of Public Health, School of Nursing, School of … [Read more...] about Yale University President Pledges To Prioritize ‘Diversity’ When Filling High Ranking Roles

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Employees are arguably a company’s greatest asset, and right now, they’re resigning at unprecedented rates. A recent report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics found 4.3 million Americans left their jobs in a single month. This mass exodus is disrupting the economy across the retail, hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare, technology and supply chain sectors. Employers need to understand why employees are seeking new jobs and then take action to stem employee attrition. Many factors are contributing to employee flight, from a desire for higher compensation to burnout. The Covid-19 pandemic also brought new challenges, including the risk of potential exposure and balancing homeschooling and caregiving with remote work. While these factors are not all within employers’ control, a new poll from Wakefield Research and Explorance, sheds light on the hidden drivers of “The Great Resignation.” A key finding of the study is that … [Read more...] about 3 Ways Listening To Employee Feedback Can Contribute To Business Growth

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin You may think that your aging loved ones are safe from being ripped off because they’ve been careful about their estate planning, particularly if they have a lot to steal. But there is more to keeping them safe financially than a will and trust. The elders tell you “we’ve taken care of all that. Don’t worry”. They are intelligent, good with managing money historically. But things can change with aging. Should you worry? Maybe you should. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) conducts its research, does prosecutions and tries to alert the public of signs of elder financial abuse. If you have an aging parent, meaning anyone over 65, that person is considered an “elder” under the law is statistically more at risk for theft. Invisible scammers aren’t the only ones trying to get into your aging parents’ assets and steal. It can be anyone with access to their bank accounts, checkbook or financial information. And it can happen to … [Read more...] about Be Smart: Look For These Financial Exploitation Warning Signs From The DOJ

Metaverse is the virtual world that helps people build an intuitive interaction with each other. It requires diverse technologies that provide the platform robustness, flexibility, and scalability. The basic requirement in metaverse development is the amalgamation of hi-tech hardware and software techniques. The technologies like AR/VR, IoT, machine learning, and high-level languages are the top demanding technologies that can level up the users’ experience. Many companies are interested in creating a virtual space like this and are looking forward to experimenting in this space. Also, individuals are highly intrigued in using this technology, especially in the gaming industry. A superb collection of games creates a 3D world where the players feel like they are playing in the real world. This gives a real-life experience of interactivity with fellow players. Understanding The Need For AR/VR In The Metaverse Metaverse is a unique space that gives an immersive experience to the … [Read more...] about Grow Your Business With Metaverse Development