L.A. artist turns colorful sand into whimsical art (and sunae kits)
The artist who goes only by the mononym Naoshi is a master at spinning tiny grains of sand…
‘I worked “cash in hand” for years. Will I qualify for the full State pension?’ – The Irish Times
I’ve just been reading about the contributory State pension changes that will be phased in by 2034. As…
Here’s how I’m using my pension to work less at 56
More people approaching retirement are choosing not to stop all work at once, instead opting to scale back…
Is a plumbing career the answer to surviving AI? – The Irish Times
Plumbing is the future. Or so Geoffrey Hinton, the “godfather of AI”, has said. “The jobs that are…
‘The Comeback’ Season 3 review: Lisa Kudrow tackles AI in TV
Like the mythical city of Brigadoon, Lisa Kudrow’s “The Comeback” has returned to television after many years away,…
Google says former employee trying to ‘sully’ tech giant’s name in race bias claim – The Irish Times
Lawyers for Google have said that a former employee is trying to “sully” the tech giant’s name by…
Gen Zs skipping work for mental health ‘green days’ outdoors
Oh, gimme a break! Newcomers to the workforce are already in need of respites from the rat race.…
AI use at work in Europe: Which countries use generative AI tools most, and why?
Artificial intelligence is becoming embedded in everyday life — from education to the workplace. Yet while many people…
A night out with underground L.A. photographer Reynaldo Rivera
“It is like throwing out your own sex tape,” remarks artist Reynaldo Rivera about his new photography book…
‘I returned to work after maternity leave and was issued with a notice of redundancy’ – The Irish Times
I recently returned to work from maternity leave to be issued with a notice of redundancy. The rest…
AI promised supreme productivity, but it’s actually straining workloads for employees—time spent emailing has doubled, and focused work sessions fell by 9%
AI is actually increasing strain for most employees, as the tools add more time to menial tasks, and…
Are you working in a fear-based environment? – The Irish Times
When you have a concern at work do you raise it immediately, think it through carefully before mentioning…