Companies receive tips on AI integration at Alphabet training camp Alphabet's CapitalG hosted a machine learning boot camp for companies that Alphabet has invested in to train employees on best practices for integrating artificial intelligence into their business models. Participating companies included Lyft, Airbnb, Stripe and CrowdStrike. CNBC (5/19)
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A good plan for onboarding hires requires a schedule, writes Ryan Paugh of The Community Co. He explains how to time key tasks and interactions during the first few weeks, beginning with paperwork that is completed before the starting day. Fast Company online (5/18)
Opioid abuse in Ind. costly for state, employers An Indiana University study found opioid misuse costs the state about $4 billion per year and was linked to $752 million in potential lost wages in 2016. Employee absenteeism related to opioid use and the use of prescription pain medications at work are key issues for employers, and Wellness Council of Indiana Executive Director Jennifer Pferrer said the opioid crisis has significantly reduced the ability of businesses to hire skilled workers. The Tribune-Star (Terre Haute, Ind.) (5/20)
