Early Morning Byte: Monday, June 17, 2024

🛑 Fake Workers Fired! & Some Friendly Advice 🤝

June 17, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Good Morning! ☀️ Ever wondered how important references are in a job search? Today, we share tips on how to use them effectively to boost your job prospects. 🌟

In other news, as remote and hybrid work arrangements have become more common, companies across industries are grappling with how to monitor productivity and ensure genuine employee engagement. Wells Fargo recently fired over a dozen employees who were caught using 🖱️ "mouse jigglers" to simulate keyboard activity and create the illusion of hard work. Read more…

Also in this EMB:

  • Tech giants are joining forces to strengthen hospital cybersecurity. 🏥

  • What’s the difference between leadership and management? 🎯

  • Researchers are using game theory to enhance AI reliability. 🤖

P.S. Want to learn how to work with (almost) anyone? 👀

FEATUREDAsking for a Friend: How Important Are References in a Job Search?

A reader asks how important references are in a job search and whether employers still value them. Contributing Writer, H. Michael Burgett, discusses the evolving role of references in hiring decisions and provides tips on how to effectively use them to improve job search results.

By H. Michael Burgett, Contributing Writer ● Read More…

EXTRA BYTES

In response to escalating cyberattacks, two major tech companies, with support from the White House, have joined forces and committed to providing comprehensive cybersecurity support.

Baystate Health, the largest healthcare organization in western Massachusetts, is on the lookout for its Vice President, Digital Innovation and Transformation.

In the quest to make AI more reliable and efficient, researchers are turning to an unexpected source: game theory. LLMs like ChatGPT often exhibit inconsistencies, providing different answers to the same question depending on how it is phrased.

With over 7 billion connected IoT devices today, experts expect this number to grow to 22 billion by 2025.  IoT offers vast opportunities for innovation and operational efficiency, despite challenges such as cybersecurity threats and privacy concerns.

TRENDINGMouse Mayhem: A Tail of Faked Productivity

In a move that’s left many shaking their heads and possibly their mice, Wells Fargo & Co. recently terminated over a dozen employees in its wealth and investment management unit. Their crime? Allegedly simulating keyboard activity to create the illusion of hard work.

The company discharged the employees after confirming allegations of unethical behavior involving the use of devices and software to mimic active work. These tools, commonly known as “mouse movers” or “mouse jigglers,” gained popularity during the pandemic when remote work became widespread. Available for less than $20 on platforms like Amazon, these gadgets allow employees to appear busy by preventing their computers from going idle.

By Emory Odom, Contributing Writer ● Read More…

RESOURCE HUB

How to Find and Hire the Right Cybersecurity Leader

As technology continues to advance and cyber threats become more sophisticated, the role of the CISO will become increasingly vital. The stakes are high, as the right hire can significantly bolster an organization’s defenses, while the wrong choice can leave it vulnerable to cyber attacks.

CISA BULLETIN

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency provides a summary of new vulnerabilities that have been recorded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Read the Latest Vulnerability Bulletin.

FEATURED OPPORTUNITY

Trupanion has selected CIO Partners to lead their search for the role of Chief Information Officer located in Seattle, Washington. Read More...

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