Uber and Lyft have stopped accepting applications from people who want to be drivers in New York City, with sources citing the city's new wage regulations. The development should be good for traffic and for existing drivers, transportation policy expert Bruce Schaller says. Politico (4/29)
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Telenor offers six months of paid maternity leave, on-site child care, flexible hours and work-from-home options for new mothers, says Cecilie Heuch, executive vice president and chief people officer. "We have set clear targets to improve diversity across our footprint," she says. PhoneWorld (Pakistan) (4/29)
Virginia Tech is aiming to better prepare students for careers in the technology sector with its planned innovation campus, expected to open in Arlington, Va., in November. The campus is part of the state's aim to double its technology talent pipeline in the next 20 years. EdScoop (4/25)
When you're staring down an overloaded workweek, take measures so you can really focus, including using an app to limit phone distractions, wearing headphones at work even if you're not listening to music, and even outsourcing your laundry, Jessica Thiefels writes. SmartBrief/Leadership (4/24)
I'd rather lose all my stuff than lose myself, because I've done that before, and that feels way worse.
