Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma during a speech at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai this week said that AI could usher in a 12-hour workweek, giving people "more time [to enjoy] being human beings." Governments should focus on reforming education to prime students for such a future, Ma said. Fox Business (8/29),Bloomberg (tiered subscription model) (8/29)
Recruiting & Retention
USCIS: I-9 forms are fine beyond expiration date The current I-9 form is set to expire Aug. 31, but employers should continue to use it until otherwise notified, officials at US Citizenship and Immigration Services say. A public comment period on potential changes closed July 6. Restaurant Hospitality online (8/29)
McDonald's to roll out anti-harassment training Preventing workplace violence as well as combating bullying and harassment are among the topics scheduled when McDonald's rolls out training for 850,000 employees in October. The training comes on the heels of public protests by some McDonald's workers in May who demanded protection from sexual harassment. The Business Journals (tiered subscription model) (8/29)
Workplace Chatter
National park visitors warned to watch for rolling dung Visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are being warned to watch for rolling dung. Female tumblebugs lay eggs in animal feces, and males roll them away for burial -- with the side effect of keeping trails clean. CNET (8/27)
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