impact The Solar Wind Puzzle: Magnetic Switchbacks and Their Impact on Solar Activity By www.labroots.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:35:00 -0700 What processes provide energy to the solar wind as it travels away from the Sun and throughout the solar system? This is what a recent study published in S Full Article Earth & The Environment
impact Impact Analysis Session By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: Information on an optional session on impact analysis and evaluation of previous Institutional Web Management Workshops is now available. This session will also enable participants to give suggestions on next year's workshop. Bookings can be made at the workshop - and will be limited to 20 delegates per session. Full Article
impact B2: People, Processes and Projects - How the Culture of an Organisation can Impact on Technical System Implementation By www.ukoln.ac.uk Published On :: 2007-07-17 Claire Gibbons, Web Officer (Marketing and Communications), University of Bradford and Russell Allen, Project Manager (Portal and CMS), Management Information Services, University of Bradford will help delegates gain an understanding of 'organisational culture' and the effect this can have on change management and/or system implementation. Full Article
impact Business and Human Rights for Small Companies – What is the Impact of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act on the Supplier Side? By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:06:18 +0000 The new German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act imposes new obligations on larger companies, which must, among other things, check their entire supply chain for violations of human rights and environmental concerns. Companies that are not yet directly covered by the scope of application—i.e., suppliers—are also indirectly affected, as they are subject to comparable obligations. Full Article
impact The CSDDD Effect: Assessing the Impact of the EU’s Impending Corporate Sustainability Mandate on Japanese Companies By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 23:13:41 +0000 Lavanga Wijekoon and Aki Tanaka explore the significant impact of the European Union’s expected Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) on global corporate responsibility, with a specific focus on its implications for Japanese companies. Institute for Security and Development Policy View Full Article
impact Littler Survey Finds Employers Reeling from Regulatory Shifts and New Forces Impacting the Workplace By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 01 May 2018 15:25:51 +0000 Seventh annual survey of more than 1,100 employers reveals how companies are responding to rapid social and political changes Full Article
impact Littler and Prime Policy Group Release Joint Report on the Impact of AI and Automation on the American Workforce By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jun 2018 23:11:32 +0000 Report Explores the Myriad Issues Related to Technology-Induced Displacement of Employees (TIDE) Full Article
impact Littler Survey: Employers Reeling from Regulatory Shifts, New Forces Impacting Workplace By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 21:35:35 +0000 Littler attorneys comment on the results of Littler's Annual Employer Survey and analyze the impact that sweeping regulatory changes and other factors, including the #MeToo movement, have on employers. General Counsel News View Article Full Article
impact Digitization of the Workplace: The Impact of AI and Automation on the American Workforce By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 19:11:44 +0000 In this podcast, Aaron Crews, Littler’s Chief Data Analytics Officer, Natalie Pierce, co-chair of Littler’s Robotics, AI and Automation Practice Group and Diversity and Inclusion Council and Garry Mathiason, co-chair of Littler’s Robotics, AI and Automation Practice Group discuss what impact AI and automation will have on employers in the future. Full Article
impact The Artificial Intelligence Angle: Loper Bright’s Impact on Federal and State AI Legislation, Regulations, and Guidance By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:04:34 +0000 The Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright may serve to limit federal agencies’ guidance on an employer’s use of AI in the workplace. State and local laws and regulations governing AI, on the other hand, may proliferate. Whether federal agencies will rely on more formal rulemaking processes or on less-formal guidance documents as they respond to Loper Bright remains uncertain. Full Article
impact Conversations with Women: Impacts of the Pandemic on Women in the Workforce By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:02:09 +0000 Erin Webber and Zoe Argento discuss the effect the pandemic has had on working mothers and the impact on women in the workforce generally. Full Article
impact IMS Insights Podcast: Episode 24 - Helene Wasserman on The Impact of Mentors By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Mar 2021 20:46:59 +0000 Helene Wasserman shares her view on how mentorships can positively impact career paths. The National Law Review View Article (Subscription required.) Full Article
impact The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling Will Have Other Impacts By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:32:35 +0000 Alyesha Dotson says the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action may result in a less-diverse talent pool for employers in the coming decades. Forbes View Full Article
impact High Court's SEC Decision Has Limited NLRB Impact, For Now By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 21:11:27 +0000 Alexander MacDonald says Jarkesy's biggest effect on the NLRB might come not from what the court ruled, but from what it decided not to rule on. Law360 Employment Authority View (Subscription required.) Full Article
impact High Court’s Administrative Law Transformation and Its Impact on Federal Wage-and-Hour Law By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:38:00 +0000 Andrea M. Kirshenbaum discusses the 2023-24 SCOTUS opinions that promise to reshape administrative law in the United States for decades to come. The Legal Intelligencer View (Subscription required) Full Article
impact What, If Any, Impact Does SEC v. Jarkesy Have on Immigration Compliance and Adjudication? By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 19:43:20 +0000 The Supreme Court’s recent decision in SEC v. Jarkesy held that certain Securities and Exchange Commission adjudications must take place in court because defendants are entitled to a jury trial. It will be interesting to see whether the principles of Jarkesy will apply such that complaints initiated by other federal agencies, including those handling immigration compliance, will entitle employers to a trial in federal district court. Full Article
impact Why Employers Should Care About Women’s Health And Its Impact On Workplace Policies By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:19:56 +0000 Mikayla Almeida, Kimberly Doud and Anne Sanchez LaWer explain to employers about how implementing benefits related to women’s health and fertility could reduce turnover and retain talent. ACC Central Florida View Full Article
impact Election Impact: Upcoming Policies to Consider By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 20:09:17 +0000 Full Article
impact Bracing for Impact if California Voters Approve Statewide Minimum Wage Increase By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:36:47 +0000 At the November 5, 2024 election, California voters will determine the fate of Proposition 32, which proposes to increase the state minimum wage and provide for automatic future adjustments tied to inflation. Full Article
impact Ontario, Canada Court Reinforces Waksdale’s Impact on Enforceability of Termination Provisions and Provides Guidance on Proving Failure to Mitigate By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:02:14 +0000 Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice held that because a termination for cause provision in an employment contract defined “cause” more broadly than does the Employment Standards Act, 2000 it was unenforceable. Court also held the employer failed to prove the employee did not mitigate her damages. Full Article
impact The Impact of the Presidential Election on Artificial Intelligence Regulations in the Workplace By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:07:58 +0000 As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the workplace, lawmakers and agencies are grappling with how to regulate its use in employment settings, from hiring practices to employee monitoring. The next administration’s approach to AI regulation will help shape the balance between innovation and worker protection, with each political party offering distinct views on the role of government oversight. A shift in power could lead to changes in how the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the U.S. Full Article
impact Two Developments Could Impact California’s Proposed Regulations Governing AI and Automated Decision-making By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:34:24 +0000 Two noteworthy developments have occurred since the California Fair Employment & Housing Council released draft revisions to the state’s employment non-discrimination laws on March 15, 2022 that relate to the nascent law surrounding the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other data-driven statistical processes to automate decision-making in the employment context. Full Article
impact The Key Laws That Will Impact Kentucky Businesses and Workplaces in 2023 By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:13:49 +0000 LaToi Mayo, Kellan Coffey and Amanda Combs discuss the new Kentucky laws that focus on measures to attract businesses, increase workforce participation and increase economic growth. The Lane Report View Full Article
impact The artificial intelligence angle: Loper Bright's impact on federal and state AI legislation, regulations, and guidance By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:25:31 +0000 Bradford J. Kelley and Maria Malaver-Reyes discuss how Loper Bright will impact federal and state administration of AI statutes, regulations and guidance. Westlaw Today View (Subscription required.) Full Article
impact Rebuilding America: The Potential Impact of President Biden’s Infrastructure Plan on South Carolina’s Businesses and Workforce By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jul 2021 19:07:19 +0000 William H. Foster and Katie E. Towery examine the impact President Biden’s “America’s Jobs Plan” might have on South Carolina’s growing businesses and workforce. Association of Corporate Counsel South Carolina View Full Article
impact New Colorado privacy laws to impact “broad swath” of companies By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 21:58:04 +0000 Zoe Argento says more companies are using tools like artificial intelligence that incorporate biometric identifiers, and so new privacy laws are likely to apply to a larger swath of employers than might think they must comply with them. The Sum & Substance View Full Article
impact ETSI releases White Paper on the role of standards for ICT to mitigate the impact of a pandemic By www.etsi.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 09:21:34 GMT ETSI releases White Paper on the role of standards for ICT to mitigate the impact of a pandemic Sophia Antipolis, 28 May 2020 Today, ETSI unveils a new white paper, written by the officials of the ETSI EP eHealth group, highlighting the role of standards developing organizations (SDOs) in developing standards for ICT to mitigate the impact of a pandemic. COVID-19 is not a mild pandemic, it is a serious, often lethal, health condition, the impact of which is seriously detrimental to social and economic life across the world. The ETSI paper acts to identify a "call to arms" to standards bodies and their constituent members to ensure that when the next pandemic arrives, we can rely on greater harmonization of the supply chain. Read More... Full Article
impact ETSI virtual conference on boosting the impact of research & innovation through standardization By www.etsi.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Nov 2020 09:22:35 GMT ETSI virtual conference on boosting the impact of research & innovation through standardization Sophia Antipolis, 6 November 2020 Standardized commercial products and services substantially contribute to the overall global economy and quality of life of citizens around the world. Join ETSI and TelecomTV for a two-day virtual conference focused on the Research Innovation Standards Ecosystem and Research Opportunities in Standards. The virtual event will take place on 24 and 25 November, and each of the two days will comprise multiple sessions, including presentations and panel discussions followed by LIVE Q&A sessions where you'll be able to interact and ask your questions to the experts. Read More... Full Article
impact Summary of Comments to CSA/CIRO Staff Notice 23-331 Request for Feedback on December 2022 SEC Market Structure Proposals and Potential Impact on Canadian Capital Markets By www.osc.ca Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:37:28 GMT This document is only available in PDF format. Full Article
impact Assessing social media impact – a workshop at ScienceOnline #scioimpact By www.nature.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:00:33 +0000 Assessing social media impact was one of the workshop sessions at November’s SpotOn London conference, Full Article Featured Outreach Tools #scio13 #scioimpact
impact The impacts of COVID-19 on global food security and the coping strategy [in Chinese] By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 5:05:01 EST Article PDF (download) Full Article
impact The economy-wide impact of Sudan’s ongoing conflict: Implications on economic activity, agrifood system and poverty [in Arabic] By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Oct 2023 5:05:01 EDT دخل النزاع المسلح بين القوات المسلحة السودانية وقوات الدعم السريع في السودان شهره السادس منذ اندلاعه في 15 أبريل 2023، دون أي مؤشرات على انتهائه قريبا. تسببت الحرب في كارثة إنسانية حادة، دمرت البنية التحتية الرئيسية، وقيدت أنشطة التجارة والإنتاج. علاوة على ذلك، أدى ذلك إلى تعطيل الوصول إلى المرافق العامة والخدمات المالية والأسواق، مما أدى إلى ندرة كبيرة في السلع والخدمات. في هذه الورقة، نستخدم إطار نمذجة مضاعف مصفوفة المحاسبة الاجتماعية لتقييم الآثار الاقتصادية على مستوى الاقتصاد لهذه الاضطرابات في النشاط الاقتصادي والموارد الإنتاجية وسبل العيش. Full Article
impact How can African agriculture adapt to climate change: The impact of climate change and adaptation on food production in low-income countries: Evidence from the Nile Basin, Ethiopia [in Amharic] By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Sat, 07 Feb 2015 2:14:37 EST Growing consensus in the scientific community indicates that higher temperatures and changing precipitation levels resulting from climate change will depress crop yields in many countries over the coming decades. This is particularly true in low-income countries, where adaptive capacity is low. Many African countries are particularly vulnerable to climate change because their economies largely depend on climate-sensitive agricultural production. Full Article
impact How can African agriculture adapt to climate change: Impacts of considering climate variability on investment decisions in Ethiopia [in Amharic] By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Sat, 07 Feb 2015 2:14:37 EST Numerous studies indicate that agricultural production is sensitive to climate variability, and lack of infrastructure in developing countries increases vulnerability to extreme climate events. In Ethiopia, the historical climate record indicates frequent droughts and floods, which can devastate agricultural production and existing infrastructure. Too much precipitation can flood crops, rot or suffocate roots, and wash out roads, creating similar economic conditions to those resulting from drought. Full Article
impact Monitoring the impact of COVID-19 in Myanmar: Mechanization service providers - June 2020 survey round By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Jul 2020 5:05:01 EDT Mechanization service providers in Myanmar were originally interviewed by telephone in early May 2020 in order to determine how their businesses were being affected by COVID-19 related restrictions. The results of that survey were published in Myanmar Strategy Support Program Policy Note 07. To trace the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their economic activities, a second phone survey of mechanization service providers was done in mid-June 2020. This Policy Note reports on the results of this second survey. Full Article
impact Potential impact of zinc-enriched rice on zinc intakes in Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the Philippines By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:31:44 +0000 Potential impact of zinc-enriched rice on zinc intakes in Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the Philippines Nutritional benefits of enhanced biofortification. The post Potential impact of zinc-enriched rice on zinc intakes in Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the Philippines appeared first on IFPRI. Full Article
impact Resource-poor rice farmers in Myanmar suffer double impact from political conflict By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:09:45 +0000 Resource-poor rice farmers in Myanmar suffer double impact from political conflict Productivity erodes amid turmoil. The post Resource-poor rice farmers in Myanmar suffer double impact from political conflict appeared first on IFPRI. Full Article
impact WFP Climate Impact Evaluation Forum By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:02:40 +0000 WFP Climate Impact Evaluation Forum Extreme weather events pose one of the biggest threats to global food security. Increasingly, climate disasters like floods, droughts, and cyclones, are striking regions previously unaccustomed to such crises. In the Asia Pacific region, the United Nations World Food Programme work hand-in-hand with several partners to support vulnerable communities preparing, responding, and recovering from climate shocks […] The post WFP Climate Impact Evaluation Forum appeared first on IFPRI. Full Article
impact World Food Prize 2024 Borlaug International Dialogue: Side Event on “Reducing the Impact of GHGs Through Managing Food Loss and Waste (FLW): Insights from Bangladesh, Guatemala, Malawi, and Nepal” By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:55:55 +0000 World Food Prize 2024 Borlaug International Dialogue: Side Event on “Reducing the Impact of GHGs Through Managing Food Loss and Waste (FLW): Insights from Bangladesh, Guatemala, Malawi, and Nepal” October 22, 2024 8:30 – 10:00 am (CDT) 9:30 – 11:00 am (EDT) Register IFPRI is participating in the 2024 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue. This year’s theme, “Seeds of Opportunity: Bridging Generations and Cultivating Diplomacy”, will emphasizes the vital role of integrating past wisdom, current innovations and the pressing needs of tomorrow, by leveraging […] The post World Food Prize 2024 Borlaug International Dialogue: Side Event on “Reducing the Impact of GHGs Through Managing Food Loss and Waste (FLW): Insights from Bangladesh, Guatemala, Malawi, and Nepal” appeared first on IFPRI. Full Article
impact Supporting and shaping the global nutrition agenda with evidence: A three-decade journey of research and partnerships for impact By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:34:32 +0000 Supporting and shaping the global nutrition agenda with evidence: A three-decade journey of research and partnerships for impact This year’s Forman Lecture will be delivered by Dr. Marie Ruel, Senior Research Fellow in the Nutrition, Diets, and Health Unit at IFPRI. She served as the Director of IFPRI’s Poverty, Health, and Nutrition Division from 2004 to 2023, after serving as Senior Research Fellow and Research Fellow in that division beginning in 1996. Dr. […] The post Supporting and shaping the global nutrition agenda with evidence: A three-decade journey of research and partnerships for impact appeared first on IFPRI. Full Article
impact The Socio-Economic Impact of Armed Conflict on Sudanese Urban Households By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:55:07 +0000 The Socio-Economic Impact of Armed Conflict on Sudanese Urban Households The ongoing conflict in Sudan has been concentrated in cities, with major impacts on urban households. Large numbers of families are displaced, employment is down dramatically, and most children are unable to go to school. A comprehensive survey conducted earlier this year by IFPRI’ Sudan Strategy Support Program and the United Nations Development Programme provides […] The post The Socio-Economic Impact of Armed Conflict on Sudanese Urban Households appeared first on IFPRI. Full Article
impact SPIR II RFSA Learning Event: Impact results workshops By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:05:43 +0000 SPIR II RFSA Learning Event: Impact results workshops Please register (in-person or online) for each workshop you plan to attend. You can register for individual or multiple workshops. December 9, 2024 | 9:30am to 12:00pm (Africa/Addis_Ababa) | In-person and online December 9, 2024 | 1:00pm to 3:30pm (Africa/Addis_Ababa) | In-person and online December 10, 2024 | 9:30am to 12:45pm (Africa/Addis_Ababa) | In-person and […] The post SPIR II RFSA Learning Event: Impact results workshops appeared first on IFPRI. Full Article
impact The Unjust Climate: Measuring the impacts of climate change on rural poor, women, and youth By www.ifpri.org Published On :: Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:25:45 EDT Virtual Event: June 18, 2024 at 9:30am-11:00am EDT. This event will discuss key results from the report and hear from policymakers, practitioners, and partners on how they are working to generate relevant evidence and make a difference on the ground. Full Article
impact Updated Dates & Impacts with Extended Parking Lane Closures & Traffic Shifts at W. Foster Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue By www.transitchicago.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Aug 2024 05:00:00 GMT Updated Dates & Impacts with Extended Parking Lane Closures & Traffic Shifts at W. Foster Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue for Street Reconstruction & Shoring Tower Construction & Staging. Full Article
impact Update Dates and Impacts with Parking Lane and Partial Sidewalk Closure at 5600 thru 5605 N. Broadway By www.transitchicago.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMT Update Dates and Impacts with Parking Lane and Partial Sidewalk Closure at 5600 – 5605 N. Broadway Full Article
impact New Dates, Alley Impacts at The alley behind 5800 thru 5828 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Ardmore Avenue to W. Thorndale Avenue) By www.transitchicago.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT New Dates, Alley Impacts at The alley behind 5800 thru 5828 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Ardmore Avenue to W. Thorndale Avenue) for alley repaving. Full Article
impact Alley Impacts at the alley west of 5800 thru 5925 N. Winthrop Avenue and the alley east of 5843 thru 5921 N. Broadway (W. Ardmore Avenue to W. Thorndale Avenue) By www.transitchicago.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT Alley Impacts at the alley west of 5800 thru 5925 N. Winthrop Avenue and the alley east of 5843 thru 5921 N. Broadway (W. Ardmore Avenue to W. Thorndale Avenue) for wall repairs. Full Article
impact New dates: Embankment wall work and alley impacts By www.transitchicago.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT Access to garages in alleys between W Ardmore and W Thorndale by the CTA tracks will be maintained during this work. Full Article
impact Alley Impacts at the alley behind 5800 thru 5828 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Ardmore Avenue to W. Thorndale Avenue) By www.transitchicago.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:00:00 GMT Alley Impacts at the alley behind 5800 thru 5828 N. Winthrop Avenue (W. Ardmore Avenue to W. Thorndale Avenue) for alley repaving. Full Article
impact Body Electric: Type, tap, scroll, BREATHE! How our tech use impacts our breath By www.npr.org Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Do you have "screen apnea"? Our special series Body Electric continues with former Microsoft executive Linda Stone who coined the term. Around 2007, Linda noticed she had an unhealthy habit while answering emails: she held her breath. On this episode, she tells host Manoush Zomorodi how she tested her friends and colleagues for "screen apnea" and what she's done since.Then, Manoush talks to the bestselling author of Breath, science writer James Nestor, who explains how shallow breathing impacts our physical and mental health. He takes us through a simple exercise to 'reset' our breath and relieve screen time stress.Binge the whole Body Electric series here.Sign up for the Body Electric Challenge and our newsletter here.Talk to us on Instagram @ManoushZ, or record a voice memo and email it to us at BodyElectric@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
