Category: Tech Industry
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Shipt’s Payment Algorithm: A Balancing Act or a Raw Deal for Gig Workers?
The gig economy has always promised a form of employment that offers flexibility and independence to its workers. However, the implementation of new payment algorithms by companies like Shipt has brought to light underlying tensions and inequities within such systems. Shipt’s updated algorithm, which aims to compensate workers based on the effort required for each…
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Navigating the Complexities of Hiring Errors: How to Deal with Over-promised and Under-delivered Talent
In the tech industry, hiring processes are often a roll of the dice. However, when a hire is brought on board under the guise of being a senior developer and subsequently fails to meet even the basic junior-level expectations, it raises a multitude of issues. The initial mistake of hiring such a candidate often lies…
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Caught in the Cloud: The Potential Pitfalls of Cloudflare’s Business Practices
It’s no secret that businesses today are increasingly reliant on cloud computing for their critical operations. Giants like Cloudflare offer an array of services designed to optimize, secure, and ensure the reliability of web operations. However, a recent incident involving an online casino has raised a series of red flags about the ethical boundaries and…