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business-legal1 year ago

"Spouse's Eavesdropping Leads to Insider Trading Charges and Millions in Profits"

The husband of a BP employee has been charged with insider trading in the US after allegedly eavesdropping on his wife's work calls and making $1.76m in illegal profits by purchasing shares of a company involved in a BP takeover. The US Securities and Exchange Commission claimed Tyler Loudon took advantage of his wife's remote working conditions to profit from confidential information. Despite his wife's unawareness of his actions, she was terminated by BP, and the couple is now going through a divorce. Mr. Loudon faces potential criminal charges and a prison sentence if convicted, highlighting the need for effective surveillance to manage insider trading risks when working from home.

via BBC.com|
#bp#business-legal#divorce
technology2 years ago

"Top 5 Home Office Laptops of 2024"

As remote work becomes more common, the demand for laptops for working from home has increased. Digital Trends has selected the five best laptops for this purpose, catering to different needs. The Dell Inspiron 15 is a budget-friendly option with solid performance, while the MacBook Pro 16 offers excellent performance for content creation. The MacBook Air 15 provides a more affordable alternative within the Apple ecosystem, and the ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 AMD is highlighted as a business-specific laptop with useful features. The Dell XPS 17 is recommended for those seeking a large-screen laptop with powerful specifications.

via Digital Trends|
#apple#dell#laptops
health2 years ago

Impact of the Pandemic on Smoking Habits: Insights from UK Studies

A study conducted in the UK suggests that working from home during the pandemic may have hindered people from quitting smoking. The rate of decline in smoking rates across England has stagnated, with more young people taking up smoking and a slower decline in the middle classes quitting compared to those who were less affluent. The study also found that smoking prevalence fell by 5.2% per year before the pandemic but slowed to 0.3% per year during the pandemic. Possible reasons for these differences include financial impacts, stress, and poorer mental health experienced by different social groups during the pandemic. The researchers suggest that bold actions, such as increasing investment in mass media campaigns and distributing e-cigarettes, could make a significant difference in reducing smoking rates.

via South China Morning Post|
#health#pandemic#quitting
health2 years ago

COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact on Smoking Trends Revealed

Working from home during the pandemic may have hindered people's efforts to quit smoking, according to researchers from University College London (UCL). The rate of decline in smoking rates across England has slowed, with more young people taking up smoking and a slower decline in the middle classes quitting compared to less affluent individuals. The study suggests that financial impacts and increased stress among less advantaged groups may have made quitting less affordable or a lower priority, while those in more advantaged social grades may have continued smoking due to stress. The researchers emphasize the need for bold policy action to reignite progress in reducing smoking rates and meet the government's target of making England smoke-free by 2030.

via The Independent|
#health#pandemic#quitting
business2 years ago

The Unlikelihood of Remote Workers Becoming CEOs, According to Experts

A woman on TikTok explains why she believes working from home is more productive than being in an office, aligning with recent data on the subject. She argues that in the office, employees are forced to constantly perform availability and deal with interruptions, whereas at home, they can utilize small pockets of time for personal tasks while still completing the same amount of work. The discrepancy between workers' perceptions and recent data on productivity can be attributed to the specific focus of the studies and management procedures that haven't adapted to remote work. Overall, working from home has shown positive impacts on productivity and profitability, eliminating overhead costs for businesses. Despite demands from CEOs, workers have expressed their preference for remote work.

via YourTango|
#business#data#employee-satisfaction