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Employees Optimistic About Generative AI and Their Jobs
Though research indicates attitudes vary by occupation and age group, the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has employees feeling optimistic about their skills and career prospects, ...
El Nino, Climate Change Cooked up Tropical Storm Hilary’s Soggy Mess
A natural El Nino, human-caused climate change, a stubborn heat dome over the nation's midsection and other factors cooked up Tropical Storm Hilary's record- breaking slosh into California and ...
Severe Weather Set to Boost U.S. Disaster Funding Needs, FEMA Says
Growing extreme-weather risks mean President Joe Biden's expected request for billions in extra disaster-relief funding might not be enough for the next fiscal year, FEMA head Deanne Criswell said. ...
Nationwide Tops J.D. Power Small Commercial List; Satisfaction Hits All-Time High
Despite rising interest rates and less than desirable business conditions, small business insurance consumers are increasing satisfied with the products and services offered by their insurance ...
Wright Launches New Residential Private Flood Insurance Option
FocusFlood, Wright National Flood Insurance Services' latest product and an extension of its ResiFlood program was announced today. Available in Florida, Texas, New Jersey, South Carolina and ...
FAA to Hold Runway Safety Meetings After Near Misses
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it will hold runway safety meetings at 90 airports over the next few weeks after a series of troubling close-call aviation incidents. Earlier ...
Businesses Offering Half Days on Fridays May Be Onto Something
Employees lag in productivity during the afternoons and especially on Fridays, a new study from the Texas A&M School of Public Health reveals. By examining computer usage, a team of researchers ...
Top 10 Driver Distractions: Survey
Selecting music, checking directions and talking with passengers are the top three driver distractions according to a survey conducted by Assurance, an InsurTech subsidiary of Prudential Financial. ...