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Uber Ruling in France Boosts Gig Workers' Rights
Business, Published on 06/03/2020
» France's highest appeals court ruled that a former Uber Technologies Inc. driver should be recognized as an employee rather than as an independent contractor, putting France ahead of other efforts around the world to give gig-economy workers the ability to demand broader employment benefits.
The Vanishing Executive Assistant
Business, Published on 20/01/2020
» Executive assistants once ran the office. Increasingly, the office runs without them.
HR help for the leaders of tomorrow
Business, Published on 13/01/2020
» Digital transformation is changing the world of work. We are seeing an increase in remote capabilities alongside growth of the gig economy, essentially a free-market system in which temporary positions are common and organisations contract independent workers under short-term agreements. The work environment itself has also been transformed over the last decade and is continuing to evolve at a daunting pace.
The end of retirement
Business, Published on 11/01/2020
» It took about six years of annual asset reviews with my financial planner, Joe Mackey, to confront a big question. After I spent my entire adult life trying to save enough to quit working by 65, Mr. Mackey wanted to know what my rush was.
Stay indoors, let apps do the job
Business, William Hicks, Published on 30/12/2019
» Thailand's internet economy this year was driven mostly by one thing: convenience.
Serving the sleepless society
Business, Published on 27/12/2019
» Emerging technologies are reshaping the sleeping habits of people worldwide, especially young city dwellers, creating a 24-hour culture and the evolution of a "sleepless society".
German crossbow YouTuber fights video giant for rights
AFP, Published on 18/12/2019
» ROTHENBERG, Germany: At his out-of-the-way house in the forested German hills, Joerg Sprave spends his time building mutant crossbows and powerful slingshots -- and hounding one of the world's biggest technology companies.
Uber loses London licence, says to appeal
AFP, Published on 25/11/2019
» LONDON: London's transport authority on Monday refused to renew an operating licence for ride-hailing giant Uber because of safety and security concerns.
Salaries to see stable growth
Business, Published on 08/11/2019
» Salaries in Thailand are estimated to grow at a stable rate of 5% this year, according to a report by Mercer Thailand.
Uber shares skid as losses widen
AFP, Published on 05/11/2019
» SAN FRANCISCO: Uber shares skidded Monday after the ride-hailing giant reported widening losses in the just-ended quarter as it boosted investment in new services and features.