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(CNN) Ford is advising the owners of 39,013 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs to park their vehicles outdoors because they could spontaneously catch fire. The specific full-sized SUVs in question were all built during a four-month period between December 1, 2020 and April 30, 2021, according to a Ford statement on Thursday. So far, 16 of the SUVs have caught fire while parked and turned off. Fourteen of the vehicles were in rental fleets while two were owned by retail customers. The automaker said it is aware of one injury apparently resulting from the issue, but provided no further details about the extent of the injury or its circumstances. Twelve of the fires happened while the vehicle was parked and turned off, one while the vehicle was parked and turned on and three while it was in motion, according to the company. The exact cause of the fires, which are believed to start in the rear passenger side of the engine compartment, is still being … [Read more...] about Ford advising 39,000 Expedition and Navigator owners to park outside due to fire risk

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (May 19): GIIB Holdings Bhd (formerly known as Goodway Integrated Industries Bhd) announced on Thursday the termination of Wong Weng Yew as the group’s executive director with immediate effect. Wong, who was appointed as GIIB’s executive in March last year to oversee the finance and spearhead the group’s glove business, has been suspended from his role since March 28. Wong claims that the company’s management took action against him after he raised questions about several transactions that he found to be suspicious in nature. On the other hand, GIIB explained that the suspension was done to facilitate the investigation into Wong’s management and handling of the glove business and the company’s accounts. GIIB issued a show cause letter to Wong and suspended his employment on March 28, 2022 pending investigation. After Wong’s reply to the show cause letter, GIIB established an investigation committee to investigate the charges against him. The … [Read more...] about GIIB terminates Wong Weng Yew as executive director

Scanning the news online, a headline catches my attention: “Man, Distracted by Electronic Device, Identified after Falling to Death at Sunset Cliffs.” advertisement advertisement The authorities identified the victim as a 33-year-old Indiana man who was visiting friends in San Diego. Witnesses said he was not watching he was going and was obviously “looking down at the device in his hands.” To be sure, this is an extreme example. But they illustrate how serious the consequences of tech behavior can be. Many of our new media, communications, and information technology habits are resulting not only in more accidents from distractions but also reduced productivity, disrupted relationships, increasing mental and physical health problems, and public safety issues that we need to take seriously and address as a society. In fact, many of the consequences of our new behaviors are so severe that experts are starting to describe them with the language of … [Read more...] about A neuroscientist on the shifts in our media use and the effect on our brains

As hiring managers fight to recruit talent, speed can play a factor. You want to secure a candidate before someone else does. Unfortunately, a rush to hire leaves the door open for missteps. If a bad fit is onboarded, it can damage your workplace culture. advertisement advertisement Research from the talent lifecycle management platform Beamery found that 83% of businesses have compromised when it comes to recruitment, due to the current levels of competition for talent in the market. While the competitive market can make hiring more difficult, it’s best to slow down your process, even if you risk losing out on great candidates. Avoid these five mistakes to improve your hiring process and your chances of finding the right talent: 1. Waiting Until You Have a Job Opening One of the big mistakes is reactive hiring, says Jay McDonald, author of Strategic Jaywalking: The Secret Sauce to Life and Leadership Excellence . “To have a world-class team, … [Read more...] about 5 mistakes companies make when they rush to hire

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (May 19): Here is a brief look at some corporate announcements and news flow on Thursday (May 19) involving Tenaga Nasional Bhd, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd, TPC Plus Bhd, Petronas Gas Bhd, Magnum Bhd, Tomei Consolidated Bhd, Hup Seng Industries Bhd, Dayang Enterprise Holdings Bhd, Kobay Technology Bhd, Southern Acids (M) Bhd, GIIB Holdings Bhd and Green Packet Bhd. Tenaga Nasional Bhd 's (TNB) unit Vantage RE Ltd enhanced TNB’s renewable energy portfolio and net-zero goals with the acquisition of a 49% stake in the UK's Blyth Offshore Demonstrator Ltd — an offshore wind farm company, from EDF Renewables and unit of French utility company Électricité de France (EDF) — on Oct 18, 2021, marking TNB’s maiden entry into the international offshore wind market. Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd has awarded an RM14.24 million contract extension to Sibu-based Sing Kiong Hong Dockyard Sdn Bhd to hire two units of 25-tonne ship handling tugs complete with crew … [Read more...] about TNB, Bintulu Port, TPC Plus, PetGas, Magnum, Tomei, Hup Seng, Dayang Enterprise, Kobay, Southern Acids, GIIB and Green Packet

As the Great Resignation moves millions of workers from one job to another, you have a different goal in mind: moving up within your current company. But how do you get that promotion —and get it fast? Here’s your pull-out-all-the-stops guide to help you advance in record time. advertisement advertisement Start with your goal The first step to making your career goal happen is to clearly define what you want and why you want it, says Lise Stransky, founder of career-coaching firm Careers That Work for You. And then think about the underlying “why?” Are you looking for career growth or simply more money? What is the need or want that is driving you to pursue these goals? Breaking out your “why” helps you in two ways. First, it can help keep you motivated to pursue your goal. In addition, it can help you understand whether there is some other way this goal could be fulfilled, Stransky says. For example, if you’re looking for more … [Read more...] about 16 simple things to do now to get a promotion this year

Words matter more than you might think, especially if you are one of the 43% of employees who works remotely . If coworkers or your manager can’t see your body language, they have to rely solely on conversations you have over email or the phone, and certain phrases could cost you a promotion, says Crystal Barnett, senior human resource specialist for Insperity , an HR service provider for small to medium-sized organizations. advertisement advertisement “While most of us manage to avoid making comments that result in a punishable offense, some common phrases can hurt your chances for advancement in the long run,” she says. “You have to chose words carefully to get your point across without being negative or self serving.” Here are eight words and phrases that can derail your career if they’re uttered at the wrong place or time: 1. “Honestly …” Starting a sentence with the word “honestly” when speaking about others can come off as an attack, and … [Read more...] about These Eight Phrases Are Killing Your Chance For A Promotion

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Technology has been hit or miss when it comes to our money. While fintech apps promise to make managing our money simple, if not even enjoyable, not all of them deliver. I've tested hundreds of personal finance apps and tools over the years. Here are 5 of the best money apps I’ve found to manage just about every aspect of your finances. Personal Capital Personal Capital is without question the overall best money app on the market. In fact, for many this could be the only finance app they use. For starters, it covers just about every aspect of one's financial life, from budgeting to investing to retirement. Personal Capital includes tools to evaluate whether you are on track to retire and the effect fees will have on your wealth over time. It does require users to link financial accounts. These accounts can include bank accounts, credit cards, retirement accounts and brokerage accounts. Personal Capital then imports … [Read more...] about The Only 5 Money Apps You’ll Ever Need