Latest News of SLAC
Bosses deploy 'perk police' to make sure employees aren't slacking
By New York Post |
1 week ago
Employers globally are intensifying crackdowns on workplace misconduct, using tools like Payhawk to monitor employee spending. Companies like Meta and Ernst & Young are firing staff for rule violation...
Shopify, Slack Founders Join Thiel's Valar in Backing Fintech Neo Financial
By Yahoo! Finance |
2 weeks ago
Shopify and Slack founders are backing Neo Financial Technologies with $259 million in a fundraising round for the Canadian financial tech company offering various services. Neo Financial raised $360 ...
Slack is evolving how people work in the age of AI:CEO
By Yahoo! Finance |
3 weeks ago
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, Slack CEO Denise Dresser discusses the company's impact on work transformation, AI integration, and the new Salesforce Agentforce. Dresser emphasizes privacy, trust, user e...
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Don't get caught slacking on email etiquette: How to properly use cc and bcc
By USA Today | 1 month agoEmail has been a significant part of technology since 1965, with Ray Tomlinson introducing the @ symbol in 1971. CC, or "carbon copy," is used to add secondary recipients, while BCC, or "blind carbon ...
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Impressionism-on-Thames, a star slacker and a disturbing double act - the week in art
By The Guardian | 2 months agoDiscover a vibrant art scene in London with Monet's exhibition at Courtauld Gallery, Mike Kelley's playful works at Tate Modern, and Goya's prints at Holburne Museum. Don't miss Olafur Eliasson's mesm...
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Meet the scrappy tech company taking on Slack
By The Guardian | 2 months agoThe writer shares insights from a tech conference in Berlin, highlighting the risks of single points of failure in technology, referencing Disney's move away from Slack due to a data breach. They disc...
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Slack is turning into an AI agent hub. Should it?
By Yahoo! Finance | 2 months agoSlack is evolving into a work operating system by integrating AI applications from Salesforce, Adobe, and Anthropic. The platform's CEO aims to transform Slack into a hub for AI agents, offering featu...
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Slack is turning into an AI agent hub. Should it? | TechCrunch
By TechCrunch | 2 months agoSlack CEO Denise Dresser is steering the platform towards becoming a comprehensive "work operating system" by integrating AI applications from Salesforce, Adobe, and Anthropic. The shift aims to enhan...
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NFL picks against the spread, Week 2: Cut Daniel Jones some slack, Giants will bounce back
By The New York Times | 2 months agoAfter a rough loss, Danny Dimes faced booing from Giants fans. With a chance for redemption against the Washington Commanders, the rookie QB aims to bounce back....
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401(k) millionaires hit a record high -- and it seems this 'slacker' generation is finally getting its act together
By Yahoo! Finance | 2 months agoFidelity reports record numbers of 401(k) millionaires, attributing it to consistent investing and strong market performance. Generation X saw significant growth in IRA contributions. Despite some fin...
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Cutting Jarren Duran some slack ceases to be option. He needs to lose T-shirt and grow up
By The New York Times | 3 months agoBoston Red Sox outfielder, Jarren Duran, faced backlash for using an anti-gay slur during a game. Despite apologizing, his choice to wear a controversial T-shirt during his public appearance sparked f...
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Balancing act: Slacklining grows in popularity in the Bay Area
By CBS News | 3 months agoThe Bay Area's slacklining community in San Francisco's Potrero Del Sol Park is thriving. Participants enjoy the balance, precision, and thrill of the sport, which promotes mental focus and relaxation...
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Nokia net sales fall 18% in second quarter as India's demand slackens
By Yahoo! Finance | 4 months agoNokia's Q2 net sales dropped 18% due to weak market conditions, especially in India's declining 5G demand. CEO Pekka Lundmark stated a challenging year-ago comparison as the primary reason for the dec...
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Weslaco pitcher earns top Texas 6A softball honor after leading team to state title
By AP NEWS | 4 months agoThe Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 6A all-state softball team was announced with standout players like Madelynn Cantu and Peyton Tanner. Notable mentions include Lille Hope Gaudio, B...
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Amazon employees slam the company for apparently hosting a private Foo Fighters concert for senior leaders in leaked Slack messages
By Business Insider | 5 months agoAn internal blog post revealed Amazon hosted a private Foo Fighters concert for senior leaders, sparking discussion among employees about company priorities and frugality principles. Amazon did not co...