While the end of the year is when we reflect on events impacting law enforcement during the previous 12 months, it is also a time to look ahead at the challenges that face policing in 2018.
The SAFER grant program provides funding to help fire departments hire additional firefighters. Eligible applicants include career, combination, and volunteer fire departments. The goal is to improve staffing levels and ensure communities have adequate fire protection. The 2016 funding totaled $345 million. SAFER grants will fund 75% of salaries and benefits for new firefighter positions for the first two years, and 35% the third year. Key dates include an application opening of January 9, 2017 and a deadline of February 10, 2017, with award notifications by June 1, 2017. The document provides tips for applying, including identifying the legal applicant, checking SAM registration, understanding application scoring criteria, and obtaining necessary financial details.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
The SAFER grant program provides funding to help fire departments hire additional firefighters. Eligible applicants include career, combination, and volunteer fire departments. The goal is to improve staffing levels and ensure communities have adequate fire protection. The 2016 funding totaled $345 million. SAFER grants will fund 75% of salaries and benefits for new firefighter positions for the first two years, and 35% the third year. Key dates include an application opening of January 9, 2017 and a deadline of February 10, 2017, with award notifications by June 1, 2017. The document provides tips for applying, including identifying the legal applicant, checking SAM registration, understanding application scoring criteria, and obtaining necessary financial details.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Sangyun Lee, 'Why Korea's Merger Control Occasionally Fails: A Public Choice ...Sangyun Lee
Presentation slides for a session held on June 4, 2024, at Kyoto University. This presentation is based on the presenter’s recent paper, coauthored with Hwang Lee, Professor, Korea University, with the same title, published in the Journal of Business Administration & Law, Volume 34, No. 2 (April 2024). The paper, written in Korean, is available at <https://shorturl.at/GCWcI>.
Business law for the students of undergraduate level. The presentation contains the summary of all the chapters under the syllabus of State University, Contract Act, Sale of Goods Act, Negotiable Instrument Act, Partnership Act, Limited Liability Act, Consumer Protection Act.
Pedal to the Court Understanding Your Rights after a Cycling Collision.pdfSunsetWestLegalGroup
The immediate step is an intelligent choice; don’t procrastinate. In the aftermath of the crash, taking care of yourself and taking quick steps can help you protect yourself from significant injuries. Make sure that you have collected the essential data and information.
Receivership and liquidation Accounts
Being a Paper Presented at Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN) on Friday, August 18, 2023.
Integrating Advocacy and Legal Tactics to Tackle Online Consumer Complaintsseoglobal20
Our company bridges the gap between registered users and experienced advocates, offering a user-friendly online platform for seamless interaction. This platform empowers users to voice their grievances, particularly regarding online consumer issues. We streamline support by utilizing our team of expert advocates to provide consultancy services and initiate appropriate legal actions.
Our Online Consumer Legal Forum offers comprehensive guidance to individuals and businesses facing consumer complaints. With a dedicated team, round-the-clock support, and efficient complaint management, we are the preferred solution for addressing consumer grievances.
Our intuitive online interface allows individuals to register complaints, seek legal advice, and pursue justice conveniently. Users can submit complaints via mobile devices and send legal notices to companies directly through our portal.
The Future of Criminal Defense Lawyer in India.pdfveteranlegal
https://veteranlegal.in/defense-lawyer-in-india/ | Criminal defense Lawyer in India has always been a vital aspect of the country's legal system. As defenders of justice, criminal Defense Lawyer play a critical role in ensuring that individuals accused of crimes receive a fair trial and that their constitutional rights are protected. As India evolves socially, economically, and technologically, the role and future of criminal Defense Lawyer are also undergoing significant changes. This comprehensive blog explores the current landscape, challenges, technological advancements, and prospects for criminal Defense Lawyer in India.
Corporate Governance : Scope and Legal Frameworkdevaki57
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
MEANING
Corporate Governance refers to the way in which companies are governed and to what purpose. It identifies who has power and accountability, and who makes decisions. It is, in essence, a toolkit that enables management and the board to deal more effectively with the challenges of running a company.
Safeguarding Against Financial Crime: AML Compliance Regulations DemystifiedPROF. PAUL ALLIEU KAMARA
To ensure the integrity of financial systems and combat illicit financial activities, understanding AML (Anti-Money Laundering) compliance regulations is crucial for financial institutions and businesses. AML compliance regulations are designed to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorist activities by imposing specific requirements on financial institutions, including customer due diligence, monitoring, and reporting of suspicious activities (GitHub Docs).
सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने यह भी माना था कि मजिस्ट्रेट का यह कर्तव्य है कि वह सुनिश्चित करे कि अधिकारी पीएमएलए के तहत निर्धारित प्रक्रिया के साथ-साथ संवैधानिक सुरक्षा उपायों का भी उचित रूप से पालन करें।
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
Sangyun Lee, 'Why Korea's Merger Control Occasionally Fails: A Public Choice ...Sangyun Lee
Presentation slides for a session held on June 4, 2024, at Kyoto University. This presentation is based on the presenter’s recent paper, coauthored with Hwang Lee, Professor, Korea University, with the same title, published in the Journal of Business Administration & Law, Volume 34, No. 2 (April 2024). The paper, written in Korean, is available at <https://shorturl.at/GCWcI>.
Business law for the students of undergraduate level. The presentation contains the summary of all the chapters under the syllabus of State University, Contract Act, Sale of Goods Act, Negotiable Instrument Act, Partnership Act, Limited Liability Act, Consumer Protection Act.
Pedal to the Court Understanding Your Rights after a Cycling Collision.pdfSunsetWestLegalGroup
The immediate step is an intelligent choice; don’t procrastinate. In the aftermath of the crash, taking care of yourself and taking quick steps can help you protect yourself from significant injuries. Make sure that you have collected the essential data and information.
Receivership and liquidation Accounts
Being a Paper Presented at Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN) on Friday, August 18, 2023.
Integrating Advocacy and Legal Tactics to Tackle Online Consumer Complaintsseoglobal20
Our company bridges the gap between registered users and experienced advocates, offering a user-friendly online platform for seamless interaction. This platform empowers users to voice their grievances, particularly regarding online consumer issues. We streamline support by utilizing our team of expert advocates to provide consultancy services and initiate appropriate legal actions.
Our Online Consumer Legal Forum offers comprehensive guidance to individuals and businesses facing consumer complaints. With a dedicated team, round-the-clock support, and efficient complaint management, we are the preferred solution for addressing consumer grievances.
Our intuitive online interface allows individuals to register complaints, seek legal advice, and pursue justice conveniently. Users can submit complaints via mobile devices and send legal notices to companies directly through our portal.
The Future of Criminal Defense Lawyer in India.pdfveteranlegal
https://veteranlegal.in/defense-lawyer-in-india/ | Criminal defense Lawyer in India has always been a vital aspect of the country's legal system. As defenders of justice, criminal Defense Lawyer play a critical role in ensuring that individuals accused of crimes receive a fair trial and that their constitutional rights are protected. As India evolves socially, economically, and technologically, the role and future of criminal Defense Lawyer are also undergoing significant changes. This comprehensive blog explores the current landscape, challenges, technological advancements, and prospects for criminal Defense Lawyer in India.
Corporate Governance : Scope and Legal Frameworkdevaki57
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
MEANING
Corporate Governance refers to the way in which companies are governed and to what purpose. It identifies who has power and accountability, and who makes decisions. It is, in essence, a toolkit that enables management and the board to deal more effectively with the challenges of running a company.
Safeguarding Against Financial Crime: AML Compliance Regulations DemystifiedPROF. PAUL ALLIEU KAMARA
To ensure the integrity of financial systems and combat illicit financial activities, understanding AML (Anti-Money Laundering) compliance regulations is crucial for financial institutions and businesses. AML compliance regulations are designed to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorist activities by imposing specific requirements on financial institutions, including customer due diligence, monitoring, and reporting of suspicious activities (GitHub Docs).
सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने यह भी माना था कि मजिस्ट्रेट का यह कर्तव्य है कि वह सुनिश्चित करे कि अधिकारी पीएमएलए के तहत निर्धारित प्रक्रिया के साथ-साथ संवैधानिक सुरक्षा उपायों का भी उचित रूप से पालन करें।
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
The document provides career advice for getting into the tech field, including:
- Doing projects and internships in college to build a portfolio.
- Learning about different roles and technologies through industry research.
- Contributing to open source projects to build experience and network.
- Developing a personal brand through a website and social media presence.
- Networking through events, communities, and finding a mentor.
- Practicing interviews through mock interviews and whiteboarding coding questions.
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search IntentLily Ray
1. Core updates from Google periodically change how its algorithms assess and rank websites and pages. This can impact rankings through shifts in user intent, site quality issues being caught up to, world events influencing queries, and overhauls to search like the E-A-T framework.
2. There are many possible user intents beyond just transactional, navigational and informational. Identifying intent shifts is important during core updates. Sites may need to optimize for new intents through different content types and sections.
3. Responding effectively to core updates requires analyzing "before and after" data to understand changes, identifying new intents or page types, and ensuring content matches appropriate intents across video, images, knowledge graphs and more.
A brief introduction to DataScience with explaining of the concepts, algorithms, machine learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, clustering, statistics, data preprocessing, real-world applications etc.
It's part of a Data Science Corner Campaign where I will be discussing the fundamentals of DataScience, AIML, Statistics etc.
Time Management & Productivity - Best PracticesVit Horky
Here's my presentation on by proven best practices how to manage your work time effectively and how to improve your productivity. It includes practical tips and how to use tools such as Slack, Google Apps, Hubspot, Google Calendar, Gmail and others.
The six step guide to practical project managementMindGenius
The six step guide to practical project management
If you think managing projects is too difficult, think again.
We’ve stripped back project management processes to the
basics – to make it quicker and easier, without sacrificing
the vital ingredients for success.
“If you’re looking for some real-world guidance, then The Six Step Guide to Practical Project Management will help.”
Dr Andrew Makar, Tactical Project Management
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...Applitools
During this webinar, Anand Bagmar demonstrates how AI tools such as ChatGPT can be applied to various stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC) using an eCommerce application case study. Find the on-demand recording and more info at https://applitools.info/b59
Key takeaways:
• Learn how to use ChatGPT to add AI power to your testing and test automation
• Understand the limitations of the technology and where human expertise is crucial
• Gain insight into different AI-based tools
• Adopt AI-based tools to stay relevant and optimize work for developers and testers
* ChatGPT and OpenAI belong to OpenAI, L.L.C.
The document discusses various AI tools from OpenAI like GPT-3 and DALL-E 2, as well as ChatGPT. It explores how search engines are using AI and things to consider around AI-generated content. Potential SEO uses of ChatGPT are also presented, such as generating content at scale, conducting topic research, and automating basic coding tasks. The document encourages further reading on using ChatGPT for SEO purposes.
More than Just Lines on a Map: Best Practices for U.S Bike Routes
This session highlights best practices and lessons learned for U.S. Bike Route System designation, as well as how and why these routes should be integrated into bicycle planning at the local and regional level.
Presenters:
Presenter: Kevin Luecke Toole Design Group
Co-Presenter: Virginia Sullivan Adventure Cycling Association
Ride the Storm: Navigating Through Unstable Periods / Katerina Rudko (Belka G...DevGAMM Conference
Has your project been caught in a storm of deadlines, clashing requirements, and the need to change course halfway through? If yes, then check out how the administration team navigated through all of this, relocating 160 people from 3 countries and opening 2 offices during the most turbulent time in the last 20 years. Belka Games’ Chief Administrative Officer, Katerina Rudko, will share universal approaches and life hacks that can help your project survive unstable periods when there seem to be too many tasks and a lack of time and people.
This presentation was designed to provide strategic recommendations for a brand in decline. The deck also incorporates a situational assessment, including a brand identity, positioning, architecture, and portfolio strategy for the Brand.
Presentation originally created for NYU Stern's Brand Strategy course. Design by Erica Santiago & Chris Alexander.
Good Stuff Happens in 1:1 Meetings: Why you need them and how to do them wellSaba Software
According to the latest State of the American Manager report from Gallup, employees who have regular meetings with their managers are almost three times as likely to be engaged as those who don’t. These regular check-ins keep managers and employees in sync and aligned. Want to see better manager/employee relationships in your organisation? Then make an all-in commitment to 1:1 meetings. Not sure how? You’ve come to the right place.
In this webinar with Jamie Resker, Founder and Practice Leader for Employee Performance Solutions (EPS), and Teala Wilson, Talent Management Consultant at Saba Software, you’ll get the inside track on how to hold effective 1:1 meetings, including tips for getting managers on board.
• Go beyond discussing the status of everyday work to higher level topics, including recognition, performance, development, and career aspirations
• Learn how to decide meeting frequency, what to cover, as well as roles and responsibilities of the manager and employee
• Understand how managers can build trust and make it comfortable for employees to provide upward feedback
• Unite your organisation with a unified approach to 1:1 meetings
Join us for this 1-hour webinar to get practical tips for building better manager-employee relationships with intention and purpose.
About the Speakers
Jamie Resker - Founder and Practice Leader for Employee Performance Solutions (EPS)
Jamie Resker, Practice Leader and Founder of Employee Performance Solutions, is a recognized innovator in performance management. She is the originator of the-the Performance Continuum Feedback Method® and Conversations to Optimize Employee Performance training program; tools and training that reshape communications between managers and employees to drive and align performance. Jamie is on the faculty for the Northeast Human Resources Association, is a contributor to Halogen Software's Talent Space Blog, and is an editorial advisory board member for HR Examiner.
Teala Wilson - Senior Consultant, Strategic Services, Saba Software
Teala is a Talent Management Consultant at Halogen Software, now a part of Saba Software. She has worked with teams on a national and global level supporting human resources in areas such as performance management, recruitment, employee benefit programs, training and talent development, workforce planning and internal communications. Teala also has a personal passion for visual arts and design.
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18 on 2018: Expert predictions on the top police issues in 2018
1.
2. Use of Force
“I predict 2018 will contain a handful of viral UOF/OIS incidents
that will continue to drive more restrictive policy narrative than the
reasonable officer standard as defined by Graham v. Connor.
This fact may demonstrate that more restrictive changes made in
2017 – based upon the same type of viral incidents – are not the
answer.”
David Blake is a retired California peace officer and certified Ca-POST instructor in DT,
firearms, force options simulator and reality-based training. He is a certified Force Science
analyst and expert witness/consultant in human performance and use of force.
Distance and shielding equals time. Time equals low
stress and better decisions.
3. Police Technology
“Artificial intelligence applications will make it easier to analyze
and redact video from body-worn cameras, but administrative
obstacles at most agencies will deny access to this technology
for years to come.”
Tim Dees is a retired police officer and the former editor of two major law enforcement
websites who writes and consults on technology applications in criminal justice.
Leverage the technology you have to improve your
efficiency and effectiveness.
4. Police Grants
“Going into 2018, we are expecting a shift in program priorities, as well as a potential
change in the oversight agency roles. The proposed FY 2018 Commerce, Justice, Science
Appropriations Bill funds DOJ at $29 billion, an increase of $349 million above the fiscal
year 2017 enacted level. The Byrne Justice Assistance Grants are listed at $500 million, an
increase of $104 million. There is no mention of the traditional COPS grants (hiring, anti-
meth, development) instead programs formerly administered by the BJA appear as ‘COPS
Program.’ This includes some reentry programs, active shooter training, and initiatives to
improve police-community relations.”
Samantha Dorm has been instrumental in providing grant writing guidance to public safety
and non-profit agencies and helped agencies acquire over $30M of funding for various
programs.
Start early and confirm eligibility! The Department of Justice (DOJ) has already posted its FY18
Program Plan, along with the estimated release dates for request for proposals to be published.
This resource enables departments to begin to build their programs, collect statistical data, solidify
key partnerships and start the writing process ahead of the open period.
5. Police Funding
“I believe the greatest challenge, especially among leaders of agencies in large
metropolitan areas, has to do with funding and staff shortages in relation to pension
shortfalls. Leaders will be asked to do more with less; there will be less federal
funding and minimum staffing will be impacted. Reductions in salaries or high
percentage retirements will make the job less attractive to those seeking
employment in areas where the cost of living is high.”
James Dudley has more than 32 years of law enforcement experience, having served in the
patrol, investigations, homeland security, airport and administration bureaus of the San
Francisco Police Department. He served in each rank up to deputy chief.
Instead of trying to “rally the troops to do more for less,” police chiefs and sheriffs should ask other agencies and
departments to share responsibility for social issues such as homelessness, drug addiction and mental illness.
Those leaders should stand up to legislators who push out “unfunded mandates” that ask law enforcement to
take on more responsibilities without the funding to accomplish the required tasks.
6. SWAT Response
“The operational tempo for SWAT teams will increase. The widespread use of social media and cell
phone videos will result in more spontaneous anti-police protests. Some protestors – emboldened by
the political climate of the last few years – may pose a higher threat of violence. Mass casualty attacks
will also become more prevalent, from the violent extremist plowing through crowds to the psychopath
who perpetrated the Las Vegas shooting attack. These threats will prompt SWAT to respond more
rapidly to situations than ever before. Tactical teams will be activated for an active shooter threat that
previously only prompted a response from a two-man patrol element. It’s better to over-respond than
to under-respond.”
Rich Emberlin is a 30-year law enforcement veteran who served most notably with the Dallas
Police Department’s elite units, including Dallas SWAT and the Criminal Intelligence Unit. He
has appeared on shows including A&E Networks’ Live PD and Dallas SWAT.
Concentrate on the basics and sound tactics in the dynamic SWAT world. With so many operations, there’s a
tendency to move on to the next one without properly documenting the last one. Document EVERYTHING and
be thorough with your after-action review, from the suspect’s location and where distraction devices deployed to
property damage caused upon entry. Draw diagrams, take pictures, and include audio and video recordings. It’s
tedious, but if you don’t, the courts won’t recognize that it happened the way you said it happened.
7. Corrections
“As of today, a growing concern that will only increase in 2018 is
that of understaffed facilities. Understaffing leads to severe
limitations on the means and efforts that can be used to ensure a
safe and secured environment.”
For over 15 years, Anthony Gangi has worked in the correctional setting. He served on the
custody level and has moved through the ranks from line officer to supervisor. He is currently
the host of the Tier Talk podcast.
Correctional leaders need to push for cross-perspective training. As corrections evolves, management need to
give staff a more complete picture of the agency. Management needs to highlight the importance of teamwork
and how success and failure doesn’t happen in isolation. If the corrections field stresses the importance of
teamwork, inmates will have less chance to divide and conquer those who risk their lives for this profession.
8. Narcotics
“Synthetic drug use is going to continue to increase significantly. These drugs
include fentanyl, synthetic cathinones (bath salts) and synthetic cannabis. As the
rate of use of these drugs increases, so will the strain on public safety to deal with
this threat. Officers will continue to struggle dealing with the learning curve in
combating synthetic drugs as our law makers continue to create laws to ban new
drugs as they pop up.”
Keith is a retired police sergeant who worked in the San Francisco Bay Area for 29 years. He
has years of experience as a narcotics detective and a narcotics unit supervisor and is a Drug
Recognition Expert Instructor (IACP #3292).
Drug investigations are evolving rapidly. With new trafficking methods and drugs being sold online, it is important
to be knowledgeable. Whether you take courses online or through your state’s Narcotics Officer Association or
HIDTA, get as much education as you can. As you make drug arrests, ask every arrestee about drug use trends
they are seeing, as well as trafficking trends. Users can give you a lot of insight into their world.
9. Community Policing
“Police agencies will continue to utilize social media and specialty units to
engage communities, but these efforts still will not change the overall
narrative surrounding our profession in 2018. Despite this, law enforcement
officers around the country will continue to do their jobs with honor and
selfless service.”
Dr. Booker Hodges currently holds the rank of undersheriff for the Ramsey County Sheriff’s
Office in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Hodges is the only active police officer in the history of the
NAACP to serve as a branch president, a position he held for five years.
Continue to engage those in the communities you serve. We can change the overall
narrative about our profession by focusing on our individual interactions with those we
serve. We need to do this even when something bad happens within our communities.
10. Patrol
“Staffing will continue to be the top issue facing law enforcement in 2018. Until
administrators take a serious look at morale, peer support and forced overtime, the patrol
officer will continue to play a dangerous game. By extension, salary and improved personal
finances habits must be addressed, supported and encouraged at every level to help battle
against fatigue, complacency and burnout. We can't control society’s misperceptions of our
jobs, but we can certainly intentionally improve our quality of life.”
Jason Hoschouer is a law enforcement officer with an agency in the San Francisco Bay area
in California. Jason has been blogging under the pseudonym “Motorcop” at motorcopblog.com
since 2008.
Patrol is one of the most dangerous assignments in law enforcement. The best way to approach it
is by remaining focused on the job at hand. That means no personal distractions. Having healthy
personal relationships helps to take distractions off the officer's mind. Having one's financial house
in order also goes a long way to put the officer in a frame of mind where he/she can concentrate
fully on their job of patrolling when they are on-duty.
11. Threat Preparation
“Keeping in mind the deadly attacks in New York and Las Vegas, police
officers and agencies will shift once again to proactive policing as a way to
prevent horrific crimes like this from occurring. There will also be an uptick in
tactical skills training to prepare officers for the modern-day threats they
might face.”
Lt. Dan Marcou is an internationally-recognized, police trainer, who was a highly-decorated
police officer with 33 years of full-time law enforcement experience.
Every minute you are out there, pay attention. Get your head out
of your apps. Look up and look out. Train like your life depends
on it, because it does!
12. Police Leadership
“Police leadership will continue to focus on ways to better engage their perspective
communities with a special focus on reaching individuals and populations that are usually
difficult to reach. I think our challenge is less about gaining a better understanding of those
who either support or oppose what we do in law enforcement, but more about finding ways
to reach the overwhelming silent majority we do not often hear from to better gauge a true
perspective on where to focus our attention and resources.”
After retiring at the rank of Major with the City of Miami Police Department, Delrish L. Moss, a
32-year veteran of Miami’s force, was installed in May 2016 as chief of police for the City of
Ferguson, Missouri.
The vast majority of people have little contact with law enforcement and do not give their input to
us. Unfortunately, as the narrative about policing becomes more toxic, it is the silent majority that
holds the power to a shift and refocusing of the conversation. Once we can break down the
barriers that keep us from hearing from the silent, we can more clearly define America's true
expectations of law enforcement.
13. Gang Enforcement
“I predict that the current trend toward more lenient laws regarding gang enforcement will
continue. In 2017 we saw states like Oregon and California eliminate or restrict their use of
gang intelligence databases because special interest groups claimed them to be racially
biased. In California gang detectives are much more limited now in what they can discuss in
their gang expert testimonies. Laws targeting criminal gang activity have also been
weakened. The net result being, in 2018 and beyond, it will be harder for officers and
prosecutors to arrest and lock up violent gang offenders.”
Nick Perna is a detective sergeant in charge of the street crime suppression team with the
Redwood City Police Department in Northern California. He has spent much of his career as a
gang and narcotics investigator.
Gang investigators have to work harder than ever to combat gang crime. Attend seminars and classes
on current trends and new laws, even if it means going on your own time. Reach out to other gang
investigators to see how they do things. And get smart on social media. Criminals are very savvy on how
to communicate using it and are often one step ahead of us. If you're too much of a dinosaur to do it
yourself, get some of the younger officers in your department to do it for you (that's what I do).
14. Mental Health
Mental health for officers will become trendy and
get surface attention for PR value by some
administrators, much like community policing did.
Joel Shults retired as chief of police in Colorado. Over his 30-year career in uniformed law
enforcement and criminal justice education, he served in a variety of roles: academy
instructor, police chaplain, deputy coroner, investigator, community relations officer, college
professor and police chief.
Take personal and peer responsibility for your own
wellness.
15. Social Media
“In 2018 social media use by police will begin to normalize for many. We’ll
see a tremendous growth in the use of video both by police and by the
public to record police actions. More departments will decentralize their
social media strategy to allow more members to use social media to interact
with the public.”
Lauri Stevens has over 25 years of experience in media: social media, interactive media, web,
television, radio and high-tech market research. She is the creator of The SMILE (Social
Media the Internet and Law Enforcement) conference.
Be authentic. Talk to people and allow them to experience what
you do and to get to know the person behind the uniform.
16. Officer Safety
“As we move into 2018, police officers and agencies should be wary of the emerging technology trap
that threatens officer safety. Although tech provides many benefits, it also impacts officer safety. Be
conscious of how much time you spend head-down, focused on screen (in-car or handheld), as
situational awareness drops and reaction time increases. Deadly threats do not come out of the
computer or phone! Distracted driving is just as dangerous for officers as citizens. Officers rolling to
in-progress calls should not have to continually check in-car computers for updates. Dispatch should
provide voice info when officers are in response mode.”
Dale Stockton is a 32-year veteran of law enforcement, having worked in all areas of police
operations and investigations and retiring as a police captain from Carlsbad, California. He is
the executive director of Below 100.
Improve police officer safety by addressing areas under your control. Over the last 20 years, vehicle-related
losses have accounted for approximately 25% more police deaths than gunfire. Half of fatal police crashes are
single-vehicle, the speed as the primary collision factor. That same speed factor has also killed innocent citizens,
resulting in officers losing their jobs, and even going to prison. Just as troubling is that roughly half of police
officers choose not to wear seatbelts – the most basic of safety equipment – while on duty. Wear your seatbelt,
watch your speed and challenge others to do the same. The life you save may be your own!
17. Criminal Justice
“Reform hopes for body-worn camera video – transparency and objective evidence – will continue to
experience growing pains as police struggle with when to turn the cameras ON and OFF; when to
release the video; whether to let police officers view their body-worn camera video before answering
questions; whether to let other witnesses do the same. And government lawyers struggle with how to
explain why the officer didn't hear or see something on the video (auditory exclusion or tunnel vision)
and how people with different life experiences will watch the same video and perceive it differently.”
As a state and federal prosecutor, Val’s trial work was featured on ABC'S PRIMETIME LIVE,
Discovery Channel's Justice Files, in USA Today, The National Enquirer and REDBOOK. She
is an international law enforcement trainer and writer.
Technology will continue to push the boundaries of the Fourth Amendment’s “reasonable”
expectation of privacy. Facebook will begin capitalizing on its facial recognition technology by
sharing it with advertisers and letting Facebook users find each other from just a photo. Courts will
then evaluate what privacy expectations are reasonable in a shifting world of interconnectivity.
18. Police Training
“De-escalation will continue to be at the leading edge of police
officer training. Departments will need to show that officers have
been trained in the concepts and tactics. Departments will also
need to look at doing a better job of documenting police officers’
de-escalation attempts.”
In February 2014, Duane Wolfe retired from his career as a Minnesota Peace Officer after
more than 25 years of service. He is also a full-time instructor in the Law Enforcement
Program at Alexandria Technical College, Minnesota.
In order to show police departments are using de-escalation, we have to: 1. Identify what
de-escalation means; 2. Start recording it; 3. Look to see if the strategies and tactics are actually
working; 4. Determine what constitutes a success or failure of de-escalation; 5. Identify if it was
the officer or the subject who "failed" when the situation does not come to a "successful" ending.
19. Terrorism Response
“I predict we're going to see more criminal and terrorist attacks on citizens who have been disarmed
by misguided laws and policies that restrict or prohibit the public from carrying arms to defend
themselves. Highly restrictive “May-Issue” policies and “gun-free zones” will create attractive targets
for criminals and terrorists, and enable them to kill and injure innocents before police can respond. I
think more law enforcement leaders will recognize that we need to oppose these flawed schemes,
partner with the community, and help train responsible adults in the lawful and ethical use of force in
self-defense.”
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Mike Wood is an NRA Law Enforcement Division-certified Firearms
Instructor and the author of "Newhall Shooting: A Tactical Analysis.”
If you're not carrying an individual first aid kit (IFAK) on your
person while on duty, fix that immediately!