Weekly Reports

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,... Continue

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... Continue

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,... Continue

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... Continue

88% OF REMOTE WORKERS PREFER TO REMAIN REMOTE and believe their productivity has been improved, according to latest Slack survey of 4,700 people across six countries. They also scored higher on “motivation and a sense of ‘belonging’ to their organizations.”... Continue