Strauss Zelnick says executives have no reason to have a chief of staff

Strauss Zelnick says executives have no reason to have a chief of staff

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick manages 13,000 employees under a strict formulaic compensation structure and a mandate to build entertainment without relying on a chief of staff, Business Insider reported. The management approach faces its biggest test in years ahead of the November 19 launch of the next mainline installment in the “Grand Theft Auto” … Read more

How Companies Are Fighting AI Slop: New Workplace Policies

According to a late 2025 survey from BetterUp and Stanford’s Social Media Lab, 40% of 1,150 full-time US desk workers received AI-generated slop from a coworker in the preceding month, with respondents reporting that dealing with each instance took nearly two hours on average. Bosses are now pushing back against this growing wave of bloated … Read more

Court Rules in Favor of Employee Dismissed Over Campaign Photo Imitation

The Labour Court in Cape Town dismissed an application by Academy Brushware (Pty) Ltd to overturn a Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) ruling in favour of an employee dismissed for gross insubordination after posting social media photographs, according to court records. Acting Judge AC Oosthuizen delivered the judgment in the matter involving Geswent, … Read more

Blackstone’s Jersey Mike’s Acquisition: Employee IPO Sharing Explained

Jersey Mike’s priced its initial public offering at roughly a $7 billion valuation, bringing the 51-year-old sandwich chain public in volatile early trading, according to company filings and market reports. The public debut follows a rapid transformation led by private equity firm Blackstone, which acquired a controlling stake less than two years prior. From Point … Read more

The AI Boom: SpaceX, Anthropic, OpenAI, and Nvidia’s Market Impact

The AI Singularity: Why the Economic Landscape Just Shifted Forever We are living through a “before and after” moment. Much like the seismic shifts of early 2020, the current explosion in artificial intelligence is not just a technological upgrade—it is a fundamental restructuring of global labor, capital, and possibility. View this post on Instagram about … Read more

Layoff Day at Meta Has Arrived

The Great Pivot: Why Big Tech is Trading Middle Management for AI For years, the narrative in Silicon Valley was about growth at any cost. Hire the best, over-hire to ensure dominance, and build sprawling empires of middle management to coordinate the chaos. But the tide has turned. The recent restructuring at Meta isn’t just … Read more

Prabowo to Raise Salaries of Court Clerks and Staff

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to raise the salaries of employees within the judiciary, specifically targeting court clerks, administrative staff, and other court personnel. The announcement was made during a speech at the Attorney General’s Office on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The decision follows a reminder from Chief Justice Sunarto, who noted that while … Read more

China TV variety show exposes scam linking ‘peace’ sign selfies to privacy risks

The Hidden Cost of a Smile: Is Your Favorite Selfie Pose a Security Risk? For years, the “peace sign” or “scissor hand” pose has been a global staple of social media culture, especially across Asia. It’s a gesture of friendliness, youth and positivity. However, a startling revelation from cybersecurity experts in China is turning this … Read more

Crews knock down fire at Magic Castle; damage to iconic venue unclear

A fire broke out in the attic of the Magic Castle in Hollywood on Tuesday evening, but was quickly contained by Los Angeles firefighters. Crews responded to the scene at 5:28 p.m. And successfully extinguished the blaze by 6:09 p.m., preventing it from spreading throughout the 117-year-traditional structure. Fire at Historic Hollywood Landmark Sixty-eight firefighters … Read more