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Interviews with successful executives and top corporate culture influencers.

Dr. Scott Silverman on Tzedakah as Justice: Dignity, Anonymity, and Accountability in Jewish Giving
Scott Silverman, EdD, is Dean of Noncredit & External Programs at Santa Monica College in Culver City, California. He leads adult and noncredit education, workforce training, community outreach, and student development initiatives that expand access beyond traditional degree pathways. Silverman is known for program building, data-informed forecasting, and practical student-engagement strategies, and he frequently speaks on higher education management and the evolving workplace. He also teaches, mentors staff, and partners with local organizations to support older adults and re-entry learners. His work blends service, accountability, and a campus-centred belief in human potential while keeping equity and dignity at the center.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen2 months ago in Journal
Prayers That Go Deeper Than Politics
Prayers for safety, prayers for peace, Prayers that violence would finally cease.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast2 months ago in Journal
Reference Checks in 2026: What’s Fair, What’s Useful, and What’s Just Noise
Introduction Reference checks have a funny reputation. Some leaders swear by them. Others treat them as a formality—because “of course the referee will say nice things.”
By Amit Kumar2 months ago in Journal
The Most Common “Good CV, Bad Hire” Patterns in Tech – And How to Spot Them Earlier
Introduction: When a great CV doesn’t translate into great code If you’ve been hiring in tech for a while, you’ll recognise this scenario. On paper, the candidate ticks every box: nice mix of languages, a big name company or two, maybe a “lead” title, and a neat list of projects. Interviews feel smooth. Everyone gives a cautious thumbs up.
By Amit Kumar2 months ago in Journal
The Tunnel Under the Hudson.
Most people don’t wake up thinking about tunnels. They think about rent. Deadlines. Getting to work on time. Making it home without a two-hour commute that turns into a slow-motion collapse.
By Sayed Zewayed2 months ago in Journal
The Benefits of Outsourcing Recruitment: Why Many Businesses Are Rethinking How They Hire
Hiring has never been a simple task, but for many businesses today, recruitment has become increasingly demanding. Tight labour markets, rising salary expectations, longer hiring cycles, and skills shortages have all added pressure to teams that are already stretched thin.
By Outbooks2 months ago in Journal
The Top 8 of Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed. AI-Generated.
Introduction In the long and storied history of Magic: The Gathering, few events have left as lasting an impression as Pro Tour Lorwyn. Held during the Lorwyn block era, the tournament is remembered not just for its high-level competition, but for how its Top 8 lineup revealed a dramatic shift in deck design, tribal strategies, and professional playstyles.
By Asad Ali2 months ago in Journal
Understanding a U.S. Government Shutdown
A “government shutdown” in the United States sounds like a sci-fi switch someone flipsand suddenly a whole country goes dark. Reality is messier, more legalistic, and (unfortunately) more human: it’s not the nation shutting off, it’s certain federal agencies losing legal authority to spend money, which then ripples into paychecks, services, contracts, and public trust.
By Sayed Zewayed2 months ago in Journal
Mizkif and Emiru
I first noticed Mizkif and Emiru the way most people did — in a casual clip that popped up on my feed. It was nothing dramatic. Just two creators laughing over something small, the kind of moment that feels effortless when it’s real.
By Ilsa Sophia2 months ago in Journal
A Complete Guide to Self Assessment Tax Returns in London
Navigating the UK tax system can feel labyrinthine, particularly for individuals and businesses with complex income streams. In London, where entrepreneurial activity, property investment, and freelance work thrive, understanding self assessment is not merely advisable—it is essential. This guide offers a comprehensive exploration of how self assessment tax returns work, who needs to file them, key deadlines, common pitfalls, and the value of professional support.
By Self Assessment Tax Return2 months ago in Journal
Why Los Angeles Property Apps Fail During Market Shifts?
I’ve worked on property apps in Los Angeles long enough to know that traffic spikes don’t always mean success. In fact, the most dangerous moment for a property app isn’t when users leave.
By Mike Pichai2 months ago in Journal
Protests Escalate in Minneapolis After Federal Agents Shoot and Kill Alex Pretti
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Widespread protests have erupted in Minneapolis and across the United States after a federal Border Patrol agent shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti during a federal immigration enforcement operation on January 24, 2026. The incident—one of multiple controversial federal agent shootings in Minneapolis in recent weeks—has fueled outrage, renewed debates about law enforcement overreach, and drawn criticism from local leaders and civil liberties advocates.
By Sylvester2 months ago in Journal