Best BBC News Developer Podcasts (2024)

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Inside Microsoft HR's Skills Strategy: A Lesson In Innovation & Investment 20:30

3h ago20:30

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In this podcast I discuss Microsoft’s exciting new internal skills strategy, with a focus on Viva Skills, the role of the Microsoft Copilot, and how Microsoft is “inventing new products for HR” as Customer Zero. Customer Zero is Microsoft’s way of “eating their own dogfood” and making sure their new products are well designed before the hit the str…

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Developing the Next Generation of Mental Performance Consultants | Dan Ourian, CMPC 23:43

1h ago23:43

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In this third episode of our three-part series, Lisa Bonta Sumii talks with Dan Ourian, CMPC, a certified mental performance consultant and assistant director of the Applied Sport and Performance Psychology program at Dominican University of California. They discuss integrating mental performance coaching into athletic coaching, the significance of…

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Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas: Episode 104 with Tim Fadeev and Andrey Ivashentsev - Founders of GDCy - Game Dev Cyprus 37:47

1d ago37:47

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Really great to have such wonderful guests such as Tim Fadeev and Andrey Ivashentsev who are the founders of GDCy - Game Dev Cyprus. This is a fun yet truly interesting and inspiring episode and I personally definitely learnt a lot about an exciting industry and community that is growing by the day and the reasons why Cyprus is becoming such a hub …

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Female Footballers Podcast Featuring Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW 41:45

27m ago41:45

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In this episode of the Athlete Mindset, Lisa Bonta Sumii is a guest on the Female Footballers Podcast, where she discusses the profound impacts of mental health in sports. She shares insights on the pressures athletes face, the importance of recognizing mental health struggles, and how they intersect with performance on the field. Female Footballer…

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How AI is saving lives and languages in Ghana 31:23

24m ago31:23

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Send us a Text Message. How AI is saving lives and languages in Ghana In general, people in the developing world are optimistic about the potential of AI. Of course, there are some concerns about job security and fairness, but overall, the positive outlook outweighs the negative. However, this is not the case in countries like Ghana, where suspicio…

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🔒 How AI is saving lives and languages in Ghana - Subscriber Extra 40:25

1h ago40:25

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. How AI is saving lives and languages in Ghana In general, people in the developing world are optimistic about the potential of AI. Of course, there are some concerns about job security and fairness, but overall, the positive outlook outweighs the negative. However, this is not the case in countries li…

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Vermont climate change law, Darren Woods, Shell & BP valuation | BDE 05.13.24 47:11

6h ago47:11

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Find us here👇🏼 https://digitalwildcatters.com/ https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters/ https://twitter.com/DWildcatters https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters 00:00 - Show intro 02:31 - CalPers considering voting against Darren Woods 10:00 - Collusion accusations in the US shale industry 18:22 -…

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Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas: Episode 103 with Anna Gubareva - Founder of City of Friends Club 18:51

2h ago18:51

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Anna Gubareva talks to us about founding City of Friends Club, the importance of sustainability and a circular economy and what she, and everyone, can do to help support this great initiative. Thank you Anna for being so brave in her first ever interview in English and we can’t wait to see many more of her wonderful efforts. City Of Friends Club Ho…

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ServiceNow Goes Crazy For AI, Talent Intelligence Goes Enterprise, And Workday Gets Beat Up In The Press 25:51

7h ago25:51

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Today’s podcast, recorded in Vegas after a series of conferences (ServiceNow Knowledge and Unleash), talks all about how ServiceNow is making a major play to dominate the space and how Enterprise Talent Intelligence is going mainstream. I also discuss what we covered in our AI in HR workshop and how to evaluate the massive number of tools are comin…

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Can ‘small’ AI have a huge impact in sub Saharan Africa? 29:57

7d ago29:57

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Send us a Text Message. Can ‘small’ AI have a huge impact in sub Saharan Africa? Artificial intelligence is usually fed with large datasets allowing the technology to create what should be well balanced algorithms – but what happens when large data sets aren’t available or the impact of the AI could have a very significant impact on people’s lives?…

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Mental Health Training Room Podcast Featuring Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW 50:49

3d ago50:49

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In this episode of the Athlete Mindset, Lisa Bonta Sumii appears as a guest on the Mental Health Training Room Podcast hosted by Haley Herdman and Naomi Yim, former Division I basketball players. Lisa discusses the intersection of mental health and athletic performance, emphasizing mental wellness's role in achieving peak athletic results. Mental H…

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🔒 Can ‘small’ AI have a huge impact in sub Saharan Africa? Subscriber Extra 42:08

7d ago42:08

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Can ‘small’ AI have a huge impact in sub Saharan Africa? Artificial intelligence is usually fed with large datasets allowing the technology to create what should be well balanced algorithms – but what happens when large data sets aren’t available or the impact of the AI could have a very significant i…

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Warren Buffett, Elon Musk, AI for Geothermal, EV charging | 05.07.24 BDE 33:18

11d ago33:18

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Find us here👇🏼 https://digitalwildcatters.com/ https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters/ https://twitter.com/DWildcatters https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters 0:00 Introduction to Personal and Professional Discussions 0:40 Energy Tech Event Planning and Industry Insights 1:26 Upcoming Energy Tec…

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FTC to approve Pioneer Exxon deal, but... 5:41

17d ago5:41

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Find us here👇🏼 https://digitalwildcatters.com/ https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters/ https://twitter.com/DWildcatters https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattersBy Digital Wildcatters

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Rethinking Employee Experience: Lessons from The BBC and Schiphol Airport 27:11

3d ago27:11

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This conversation explores the concept of employee experience and its evolution from employee engagement. The case studies of the BBC and Schiphol Airport demonstrate innovative approaches to creating inspiring employee experiences. The discussion emphasizes the operational aspects of employee experience, including training, inclusion, belonging, p…

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Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas: Episode 102 with Nicola Mari - The man responsible for putting Cyprus on the map recently in BBC news 29:13

4d ago29:13

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Nicola Mari is the man responsible for putting Cyprus on the map recently in BBC news with his groundbreaking discovery that our rock, namely Boninite, holds a key to help scientists understand the planet Mercury. Nicola is a Researcher in Volcanolgy at the University of Pavea in Italy and visited Cyprus in November of 2021 in a remarkable expediti…

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AI for peace – using artificial intelligence to manage conflict and maintain peace 28:46

7d ago28:46

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Send us a Text Message. AI for peace – using artificial intelligence to manage conflict and maintain peace With numerous ongoing conflicts in places like Sudan, Israel-Iran, Gaza, Ukraine, and Syria, peace can seem scarce in today's world. However, artificial intelligence could play a role is managing wars. A new book titled “AI for Peace” provides…

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Self driving cars, transmission line protests, Permian Basin deteriorating | BDE 04.30.24 47:42

6d ago47:42

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0:00 Introduction and Initial Discussion 0:23 Tesla's Self-Driving Features and Safety Concerns 2:02 Trust in Machine vs. Human Drivers 4:18 Challenges and Future of Self-Driving Cars 7:32 Scaling of EV Charging Infrastructure and Technologies 11:01 EV Charging Business Models and Consumer Experience 15:26 Mining Industry Dynamics and Environmental…

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🔒 AI for peace – using artificial intelligence to manage conflict and maintain peace: Subscriber Extra 40:39

7d ago40:39

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. AI for peace – using artificial intelligence to manage conflict and maintain peace With numerous ongoing conflicts in places like Sudan, Israel-Iran, Gaza, Ukraine, and Syria, peace can seem scarce in today's world. However, artificial intelligence could play a role is managing wars. A new book titled…

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Here Come The CoPilots! Microsoft Earnings, and Enterprise AI Is Next. 27:01

21d ago27:01

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Microsoft’s Co-Pilot, powered by AI, is being widely used by Fortune 500 companies and has become the largest and most prevalent corporate AI tool in the world. A research report by CompTIA shows that 94% of professional users have used some form of AI, including Microsoft’s Co-Pilot. The company is deploying AI at a massive scale, which is improvi…

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Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas: Episode 101 with Tony Antoniou - Chairman of the Limassol Tourism Board 1:09:24

10d ago1:09:24

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Tony Antoniou has worn many hats in his career, from businessman in IT services to the public sector and most notably heading the national airline Cyprus Airways before its official closure in that capacity, he is now the Chairman of the Limassol Tourism Board. He talks openly about Limassol, the good and the bad, the amazing to what can be improve…

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Shout out for our PodExtra Edition 1:23

15d ago1:23

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Send us a Text Message. Dear Lovely SOEP listener, Just a little shout out to remind you that we also do a PodExtra version of the show. For just $10US a month you can hear more of our guests and even new stories, as well as even more chat between Gareth and our studio experts. We know it's a big ask but we really do appreciate all your support. Ju…

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World Cybercrime Index – Where are the cybercriminals hiding? 31:06

15d ago31:06

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Send us a Text Message. World Cybercrime Index – Where are the cybercriminals hiding? Russia leads the list of countries that host cybercrime, followed by Ukraine, China, the USA, Nigeria and Romania, according to a new study by an international team of researchers. The findings come from anonymous questionnaires completed by ninety-two cybercrime …

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🔒 World Cybercrime Index – Where are the cybercriminals hiding? Subscriber Extra 54:55

14d ago54:55

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. World Cybercrime Index – Where are the cybercriminals hiding? Russia leads the list of countries that host cybercrime, followed by Ukraine, China, the USA, Nigeria and Romania, according to a new study by an international team of researchers. The findings come from anonymous questionnaires completed b…

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Big Digital Nuclear, Tesla Cybertruck recall, used EVs, leasing costs | BDE 04.23.24 49:58

23d ago49:58

49:58

Find us here👇🏼 https://digitalwildcatters.com/ https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters/ https://twitter.com/DWildcatters https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters Guest⚛ https://twitter.com/BobKoonce 0:00 Introduction to Earth Day Celebration and Guest Introduction 0:21 Guest's Background and Consul…

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Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas: Episode 100 with Mrs. Andri Anastasiadou - Former First Lady of the Republic of Cyprus 17:51

16d ago17:51

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Mrs Andri Anastasiadou, the former First Lady of the Republic of Cyprus for ten years, is our honoured guest for this incredibly special milestone of Hotel Talk’s 100th anniversary episode. In this concise and compelling interview, she opens up about her time in office, what she is most proud of, offering us insights into her busy schedule and some…

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Why I’m Bullish On Workday: News From The Innovation Summit 24:42

17d ago24:42

24:42

This week I attended the Workday Innovation Summit and there’s a lot to discuss. Having just celebrated its 19th birthday, the company is embarking on a major transformation. And it’s not just product innovation that’s happening, the company is greatly expanding its business model. Additional Information Workday Innovation Summit: What’s New and Wo…

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Is crypto currency supporting terrorism? 35:47

27d ago35:47

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Send us a Text Message. Is crypto currency supporting terrorism? With the phasing out of cash transactions we’ve seen a rise in digital and other transactions. One of the currencies that’s in the ascendancy are crypto currencies, whose place in the market according to Forbes magazine, has shifted from one of fear to neutral, and now to greed. In ot…

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🔒 Is crypto currency supporting terrorism? Subscriber Extra 50:23

1M ago50:23

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Is crypto currency supporting terrorism? With the phasing out of cash transactions we’ve seen a rise in digital and other transactions. One of the currencies that’s in the ascendancy are crypto currencies, whose place in the market according to Forbes magazine, has shifted from one of fear to neutral,…

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Developing the Next Generation of Mental Performance Consultants | Dr. Alison Pope-Rhodius, CMPC 27:55

25d ago27:55

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In this episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii is joined by Dr. Alison Pope-Rhodius, a seasoned expert in sport and performance psychology. Dr. Pope-Rhodius, who has spent over three decades in the field, currently leads the Applied Sport and Performance Psychology program at Dominican University of California. This episode is part of a …

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Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas: Episode 99 with Andreas Athinodorou - CEO of ATG Fund Services and is passionate about the sea and kayaking 27:25

1M ago27:25

27:25

Andreas Athinodorou is the CEO of ATG Fund Services and is passionate about the sea and kayaking. He talks vividly about his happy memories in Kyrenia and what the image of this occupied town means to him and those at the Nautical Club of Kyrenia. This embodiment of principles manifested in the charity promoting para-kayaking and the ripples affect…

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The Dawn Of A New Era In Learning & Development. Where Is This Going? 22:45

1M ago22:45

22:45

In this podcast I discuss the rapid, unprecedented changes taking place in corporate L&D, and how we have to rethink our entire training strategies. Not only is AI radically changing the landscape, we also have to rethink how we blend training solutions with knowledge management and legacy content too. In many ways this is the dawn of a new era in …

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Developing the Next Generation of Mental Performance Consultants | Kai Laird 20:39

24d ago20:39

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In this episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii shares insights with Kai Laird, a distinguished figure in sport and performance psychology, as well as a mental health advocate. With an extensive background that bridges athletic performance and mental well-being, Laird brings knowledge and experience to this enlightening conversation. This…

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Tech stories that matter – what should we be reporting on? 12:52

1M ago12:52

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Send us a Text Message. Tech stories that matter – what should we be reporting on? A little extra episode for our lovely SOEP Subscribers. Just over a year ago the BBC axed its flagship global tech radio show – Digital Planet. A few of the listeners (we did have 1.5million downloads a year BTW) got together in London to reminisce and remember the p…

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Yes, AI Is Even Smarter And More Disruptive Than We Thought 11:12

29d ago11:12

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Is Google’s search monopoly over? In this podcast I give you some striking insights we’ve learned from our Galileo rollout, and explain how AI is about to radically change the HR Tech and consumer landscape. It’s not as scary as it seems, but it’s clear to me that HR Tech vendors, analytics experts, and all information companies are going to have a…

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Solar eclipse, Nuclear energy, pipeline developments | BDE 04.10.24 46:40

26d ago46:40

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0:00 Introduction and Reflections on BDE's Download Record 0:30 Recap of World Series of Poker and Oil Industry Vibes in Vegas 0:59 Recovery from Vegas and Unresponsiveness 1:24 Speculations on Chuck Yates' Whereabouts and Eclipse Talk 1:46 Funny Eclipse Activities and Preparations in Texas 2:07 Hotel Pricing Surge During Eclipse Viewing in Texas 3…

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🔒 YouTube approves disinformation ads in India in run up to election - Subscriber Extra 48:49

1M ago48:49

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. YouTube approves disinformation ads in India in run up to election A recent joint investigation conducted by Access Now and Global Witness reveals that YouTube is giving its approval to election disinformation ads in India prior to the country's general election. The investigation "Votes will not be c…

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YouTube approves disinformation ads in India in run up to election 35:14

1M ago35:14

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Send us a Text Message. YouTube approves disinformation ads in India in run up to election A recent joint investigation conducted by Access Now and Global Witness reveals that YouTube is giving its approval to election disinformation ads in India prior to the country's general election. The investigation "Votes will not be counted", discovered that…

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Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas: Episode 98 with George, Jad and Kamal - Founders of Benego young entrepreneurs that can inspire the young and the old alike 42:02

29d ago42:02

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George, Jad and Kamal are young entrepreneurs that can inspire the young and the old alike. With a vision to make a difference, be of use and change the future, they embarked at the tender school age of 15 years old to start a company to repurpose food waste in Cyprus. Their plans are big and their energy even bigger. In this touching episode, thes…

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Hot Jobs Report Shows A New Economy And Why CHROs Are Key To Growth 16:53

1M ago16:53

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In this podcast I discuss the Q1 2024 jobs report and what it tells us about the post-industrial economy. I also not that CHRO pay is rising, talent intelligence is taking over core HR technology, and AI is not, despite John Stewart’s monologue, taking all our jobs away. Lots to think about here, some important resources below. Additional Informati…

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Doug Middleton | From NFL to Mental Health Advocacy and Dream Yoga + Wellness 29:23

1M ago29:23

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In this episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii shares space with Doug Middleton, a six-year NFL veteran and mental health advocate. Doug shares his journey through professional football, his transition to becoming a yoga instructor and studio owner of Dream Yoga and Wellness, and his passionate advocacy for mental health through his lead…

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Conversational AI Disrupts HR Tech. Adam Godson, CEO of Paradox. 34:09

1M ago34:09

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Believe it or not, chatbots are taking over the world. And they’re much more powerful, integrated, and intelligent than ever. In this podcast I talk with Adam Godson, CEO of Paradox. Through its pioneering focus, Paradox has radically changed the way we think about recruiting technology, making the complex process orders of magnitude easier for job…

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Episode 37: Cleaner Dismissed for Eating a Leftover Sandwich; Mason Greenwood's Rumoured Return; Christian Horner's Investigation at Red Bull; Council Worker Wins £4.6 Million in Disability Claim 30:51

2M ago30:51

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We are delighted to share Episode 37 of The Lawdown, our regular podcast discussing the latest key employment, discrimination and partnership law-related news stories, and the interesting legal issues behind them! You can listen to the episode here. In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Partner Beth Hale, Partner Emma Bartlett and Associate Kia Aok…

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SOEP meets Dame Steve Shirley – a coding female pioneer 35:40

2M ago35:40

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Send us a Text Message. SOEP meets Dame Steve Shirley – a coding female pioneer Dame Stephanie (Steve) Shirley is a game changer in whatever she does and we were delighted that she agreed to chat to Somewhere on Earth. She arrived in England as an unaccompanied child refugee on the Kindertransport in 1939. She convinced her all girls’ school to all…

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🔒 SOEP meets Dame Steve Shirley – a coding female pioneer - Subscriber Extra 50:00

2M ago50:00

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. SOEP meets Dame Steve Shirley – a coding female pioneer Dame Stephanie (Steve) Shirley is a game changer in whatever she does and we were delighted that she agreed to chat to Somewhere on Earth. She arrived in England as an unaccompanied child refugee on the Kindertransport in 1939. She convinced her …

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Guyana's President own BBC, Baltimore bridge collapse, western hypocrisy | BDE 04.02.24 47:42

1M ago47:42

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Find us here👇🏼 https://digitalwildcatters.com/ https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters/ https://twitter.com/DWildcatters https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters Steam Power video: https://twitter.com/BrianRoemmele/status/1774679520882343981 0:00 Introduction and Overview 0:30 Bitcoin Mining and Hi…

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Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas: Episode 97 with Michelle Adams - A best selling author, 26:17

1M ago26:17

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Michelle Adams, a best selling author, originally from the UK who lives in Cyprus, talks to us openly about the real life behind her dream job of writing, with its challenges and perks. She is a wife and mother, and shares with us her personal story about moving counties, learning a new language and developing her writing skills. An inspiring tale …

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Lynda Gratton, Professor at London Business School, And I Discuss How Life and Work Have Changed 35:42

2M ago35:42

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This was such a fun discussion: Lynda Gratton, who wrote The Hundred Year Life, and I discuss the new world of work, careers, and policy issues we face. As I discuss in the beginning, the changing demographics and demands workers are essentially forcing companies to become what we call “Dynamic Organizations.” Note that this week Bayer jumped into …

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West Africa Internet – when will it be fixed? 31:43

2M ago31:43

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Send us a Text Message. West Africa Internet – when will it be fixed? As many as a dozen countries across West and Central Africa were cut off from the internet and are still experiencing significant connection issues following damage to submarine cables. Now a repair ship is enroute to fix the damage, but it will be some time before services ret…

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🔒 West Africa Internet – when will it be fixed? Subscriber Extra 44:58

2M ago44:58

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. West Africa Internet – when will it be fixed? As many as a dozen countries across West and Central Africa were cut off from the internet and are still experiencing significant connection issues following damage to submarine cables. Now a repair ship is enroute to fix the damage, but it will be some …

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