Publications
November 11, 2020
Weekly Report 20-94
COMPANIES INCREASINGLY RELY MORE ON ‘PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS’ IN HIRING – test which grade applicants’ responses ranking their attitude and “character trait profile” as better or worse suitable for a job position. Judging is generally based on levels of “openness, conscientiousness, extroversion/introversion, agreeableness, neuroticism, psychopathy & narcissism… For example, candidates good with detail may be obsessive... Continue
November 6, 2020
Weekly Report 20-93
TIME MANAGEMENT IS ABOUT ALLOCATING ENERGY TO OPTIMALLY ACCOMPLISH PRIORITY TASKS in a realistic time frame. But an overriding and critical factor generally overlooked is about ‘bandwidth’ – one’s energy or mental capacity to handle tasks, an essential metric in productivity.” Key elements are usually: (1) Struggle with inability to say No, which then pre-empts... Continue
November 4, 2020
Weekly Report 20-92
BUSINESS INSURANCE POLICIES ARE NOT GET-OUT-OF-JAIL-FREE CARDS. Companies relying on Business Interruption or Property coverage – versus cyber-specific policies – for ransomware attacks or other cyber damages are running a risk. The glitch is the “ubiquitous ‘Act of War’ clause, which protects insurers against ‘hostile act by a sovereign power’… Last week, their arguments against... Continue
October 31, 2020
Weekly Report 20-91
CALIFORNIA THANKSGIVING COVID RESTRICTIONS –The ‘rules’ announced by Governor Newnut: “(1) All gatherings limited to three households, including hosts & guests, outdoors, lasting two hours or less; (2) Attendees may go inside to use restrooms, as long as they’re frequently sanitized; (3) Face coverings required, but may be remove briefly to eat or drink, as... Continue
October 25, 2020