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Oracle Plans To Lay Off 45 Pleasanton Employees as Part of Bay Area Job Cuts

PLEASANTON — Oracle Corp. plans to lay off 45 employees at its Pleasanton office, effective Oct. 13.The software company submitted a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) on Aug. 13, according to state filings. Federal law requires employers to provide 60 days’ notice before mass layoffs take effect.The Pleasanton layoffs are part of a wave of Bay Area reductions also affecting 244 other workers. Oracle is cutting 143 jobs in Redwood City and 101 in Santa Clara, according to the C...

Dublin Unveils Community Park Dedicated to Pickleball Players

DUBLIN — The City of Dublin earlier this month opened its 25th public park, and its first with dedicated pickleball courts.Wallis Ranch Community Park spans 8.85 acres on Rutherford Drive in the Wallis Ranch neighborhood. The park features four dedicated pickleball courts, four overlay courts that can also be used for tennis, fitness stations, a basketball court, picnic areas, walking paths, restrooms and open space for community gatherings.The park also marks Dublin’s third dog park, giving pet...

AI references now appear in 14% of tech job ads: Dice

An analysis of tech job postings by job board Dice found that 14% of all listings in February referenced skills related to artificial intelligence or machine learning, up from 9% in the previous year.
The total number of open AI and machine learning jobs rose to 60,784 at the beginning of this year, an increase of 8.5% from 56,018 at the start of 2023.

The surge in demand took place despite a 26% decline in overall tech job postings during the same period.

“This is an exciting time to be in tech; in terms of AI’s magnitude, it’s on par with the dawn of the internet and the release of the first smartphones,” Dice CEO Art Zeile said in a press release. “Artificial intelligence is not a new phenomenon, but the demand for AI skills today is escalating across almost every sector.”

Do Face Rollers Actually Work?

LOS ANGELES — Over the past few years, face rollers have become a phenomenon. Since the start of the pandemic, I’ve observed countless influencers of all ages sharing their experiences with face rollers. But what’s most exciting about it all is the shared inspiration and psychology behind creating a beautiful, inspiring self-care routine and seeing the amazing results inside and out!

After seeing the joy expressed by countless beautiful creators on TikTok, in 2021, I felt thrilled and influence

Best Staffing Firm Profile: Spectraforce

Building the Culture Fostering an environment of strategic thinkers“We don’t believe in laying people off,” says Amit Singh, co-founder and CEO of Spectraforce. Supporting employees even through tough times is a fundamental principle of the Raleigh, North Carolina-based staffing provider, a sentiment that is echoed throughout its multinational offices and contributes to its vibrant culture. Even amid the tumultuous times of the pandemic, “we didn’t do that to our employees,” he says.Founded in 2...

The Power of Digital in the Convenience Channel

LAS VEGAS — The consumer approach to shopping has evolved and today's customers demand more from retailers, including fast and frictionless checkout experiences and grab-and-go food options.

"Convenience store retailers must focus on creating a compelling customer experience that transforms a simple transaction into a customer — and a customer into an advocate," Lori Stillman, NACS' vice president of research and education said during the fourth and final day of the 2022 NACS Show.

"But more i

Gen Z Diners Are Drawn to Value & Focused Menu of QSRs

CHICAGO — A new report reveals that older Generation Z consumers, ages 18 to 24, in the United States are discerning when choosing restaurants.

Although price matters to this group, their taste preferences and definition of value dictate the type of restaurants they visit, according to a recent report by The NPD Group. Gen Zs skew towards quick-service restaurants (QSRs), particularly fast-casual restaurants that balance value and a focused menu.

"Now is the time to reach these young adults as

How Paid Ads Help Connect Nonprofits With New Stakeholders, Expanding Audience Reach | Rosica

To reach younger audiences, it’s important to recognize the limitations of such traditional marketing activities as word-of-mouth, print ads, fundraising events, and brochures. Today, with the pervasive influence of technology, people are continuously connected through their smart devices, making social media a powerful tool for nonprofits. It offers an opportunity to reach new donors, recruit volunteers, and share your mission.
Advertising on social media is a strategic way to build relationshi...

3 Tips for a better night’s sleep

With social media more exciting and prevalent than ever, many of us are hooked to our digital devices long past our bedtimes. Sadly, this habit can interfere with getting proper rest and focusing on important task.

Check out these three tips to improve your sleep and ultimately get the beauty rest you deserve:

It helps to have a bedtime routine in which all electronic devices are shut down at a certain time before bed. For example, aiming to bed in bed by 10 p.m., and ending all digital activi