They’re among the 50 female celebrities, business leaders, and activists who signed an open letter to President Joe Biden in today’s New York Times, asking that he come up with a COVID-19 pandemic plan to pay mothers for the work they do and pass policies for parental leave, affordable childcare, and pay equity. … [Read more...] about Amy Schumer, Eva Longoria, Tarana Burke, and others say Biden stimulus checks should go monthly to moms
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Why are gas prices rising? Here’s the weird but simple reason you’re paying more right now
Given all this, Americans are driving less and thus using less gas, not more. So why are prices rising? It comes down to one thing: hope. And that’s why, despite the impact on your wallet, there’s reason to be glad about the rising price at the pump. … [Read more...] about Why are gas prices rising? Here’s the weird but simple reason you’re paying more right now
SBA targeted advance: What small businesses need to know about the disaster loan program for 2021
In a recent update, the Small Business Administration has provided additional details about the “targeted” advances that are part of the new round of COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans, or EIDL. Unlike the previous advances—which any small business could theoretically snag, even if it wasn’t approved for the loan—the new program will be eligible only to businesses located in low-income communities that can demonstrate “more than 30% reduction in revenue during an 8-week period beginning on March 2, 2020, or later.” … [Read more...] about SBA targeted advance: What small businesses need to know about the disaster loan program for 2021
Independent auditors are struggling to hold AI companies accountable
The auditors themselves also don’t have a clear reason to be as critical as necessary—especially if the company they’re auditing is the one writing the check. It’s a mistake to assume that analyzing algorithms is a purely mathematical process with an objectively correct answer—there are countless subjective choices in each specific audit. These choices can easily tip an audit towards a favorable view of the client. If there isn’t a market incentive or governmental backstop to prevent that, this will happen far more often than it should, and algorithmic auditing won’t be as effective. … [Read more...] about Independent auditors are struggling to hold AI companies accountable
5 ways to ask your boss for more flexibility at work
Of course, home isn’t the only place you can work anymore and with more flexibility. It’s likely you’ll have more options to work from an increased number of places—and the ability to “work from anywhere.” With hands-free technology or earbuds, perhaps you can even take a low-pressure call during your commute on the train. When work can happen from anywhere, options are expanded. At some point, when the world opens up further, you may be able to ask for access to your company’s local location or at a co-working space. … [Read more...] about 5 ways to ask your boss for more flexibility at work