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(PDF) Deloitte - Exponential HR
[Consumer]
2019/09/10 10:48
Break away from traditional operating models to achieve work outcomes.The human resources function as we know it will hit a wall—if it hasn't already. The Future of Enterprise, Workforce, and How Work Gets Done have rapidly shaped a new Future of HR. A digital mind-set, relentless focus on the customer, advanced enabling technologies, and simplified, nimble ways of working are musts to achieve...
(Video) 'The Feel the Peel' Juice Kiosk Creates Cups From Its Own Orange Peels
[Product]
2019/09/10 10:47
Eco-friendly juice kiosk creates cups from its own orange peels. The Feel the Peel juice kiosk will be travelling across Italy over the next few months.Although we have previously heard about integrating plant waste into bioplastic, the process typically involves carting that waste off to a factory somewhere, away from public eyes. That isn't the case, however, with a new juice kiosk that recyc...
Lululemon Athletica Inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2019 Results
[Investing]
2019/09/10 10:47
Revenue up 22% to $883 million. Comparable sales increase 15%, or 17% on a constant dollar basis. Diluted EPS of $0.96 for the second quarter.lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2019.For the second quarter ended August 4, 2019:Net revenue was $883.4 million, an increase of 22% compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2018. On a con...
Insect-Based Snacks Proliferate
[Product]
2019/09/10 10:46
Snacking on insects is no new concept to billions of people across the globe, but this dietary habit is finally making its way to markets in the U.S. and UK. This is a timely move, as the edible insects market is predicted to exceed $522 million by 2023 due to both its small carbon footprint and the high source of protein, amino acids, and vitamins inherent to insect protein. Recently, startups...
BigID Announces $50M Series C Investment as Privacy Takes Center Stage
[Investing]
2019/09/10 10:46
New York startup BigID, which has been developing a privacy platform for the last several years, finds itself in a good position to help. Today, the company announced a $50 million Series C.It turns out GDPR was just the tip of the privacy iceberg. With California’s privacy law coming on line January 1st and dozens more in various stages of development, it’s clear that governments are taking...
The Nike Baton Minds Your Step and Gives Real-Time Feedback while Running
[Design]
2019/09/10 10:45
Nowadays if a person has the sudden urge to take up running and they are after some tech to assist them, they have an extensive range of wearables to choose from. However, Byeongjun Kim identified that these are often best suited to advanced runners and they may not offer the same benefits to novices.Traditional wearables offer feedback at set intervals throughout the run, while the Nike Baton...
(Infographic) Is The Gig Economy Jumping The Shark ?
[Investing]
2019/09/10 10:40
What’s keeping the gig economy alive now that some companies are experiencing 500% turnover? Learn more about the fate of the gig economy courtesy of this infographic from Online Schools Center.Infographic : https://infographicjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/gig-economy-jumping-the-shark.jpg[infographicjournal]
(Patent) Google Files Patent for Using A.I. to Track a Baby’s Body and Eye Movements
[Tech]
2019/09/09 10:42
In a patent application published this week, Google indicated it’s looking into how artificial intelligence can be used to watch for abnormal behavior in babies.The system would consist of eye tracking and motion detection and could alert a parent if anything is out of the ordinary. Google’s hefty investment in artificial intelligence might be making its way to the crib.According to a patent...
(PDF) Deloitte - Customer-centric Digital Transformation
[Business]
2019/09/09 10:42
How can an organization keep customers—rather than technology—at the center of a transformation effort? This article, fifth in a series, explores the benefits of developing a proactive customer success capability. YES, technological advances are driving fundamental market shifts and a new wave of digital-driven disruption.1 But customers—increasingly seeking always-on, performance-based, and...
