#Business #Findings
AI doesn’t reduce work · “The natural tendency of AI-assisted work is intensification.” https://ilo.im/16aink
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#Organizations #Jobs #Work #Tasks #AI #Chatbots #Agents #Productivity #Workloads #Burnout
#organizations
Organizations eliminate what can't be measured, then wonder why things break.
Zhuangzi's parable: a gnarled tree survives because it's "useless" for exploitation.
Organizations optimizing everything are like carpenters turning every tree into furniture—they cut down what sustains them.
The cost? Mental health claims up 80%, $20K/person in healthcare costs.
What looks unproductive often preserves what matters most.
https://terraphilosophica.substack.com/p/the-useless-tree-what-organizations #philosophy #leadership #organizations #mentalhealth
Western philosophy treats the self as isolated. Japanese philosopher Watsuji Tetsurō argued we're constituted BY relationships from the start, not separate individuals who then connect.
Our organizational crises (isolation, stakeholder conflicts) may stem from pretending we're separate from the web of relationships that defines us.
Worth reading: https://aeon.co/essays/the-japanese-ethics-of-ningen-dethrones-the-western-self
No work, no school, no shopping: What to know about the Jan. 30 general strike
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/general-strike-nationwide-anti-ice
"Give and Get": An innovative breakout session you can use to make the most of internal organizational resources
https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2015/06/give-and-get
#meetings #EventDesign #breakout #organizations #WorkBetter #MaximizingEffectiveness #eventprofs
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Jo Freeman's "Tyranny of Structurelessness" is a very good and wonderfully quotable piece on organizational structure and power:
"As long as the structure of the group is informal, the rules of how decisions are made are known only to a few and awareness of power is limited to those who know the rules."
"We cannot decide whether to have a structured or structureless group, only whether or not to have a formally structured one."
What the US withdrawal from UN bodies could mean for climate, trade and development – UN News
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Parched earth in Iraq (file)What the US withdrawal from UN bodies could mean for climate, trade and development © WMO/Abbas Raad
9 January 2026 UN Affairs
The United States’ intention to withdraw from a host of UN bodies announced this week targets programmes and initiatives focusing on a wide range of crucial areas, including the climate crisis, trade, gender and development.
When UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric briefed correspondents in New York on Thursday following the release of the White House Memorandum, he insisted that the Organization will continue to carry out its mandates from Member States “with determination.”
Wednesday’s memorandum states that the US administration is “ceasing participation in or funding to those entities to the extent permitted by law.”
Several of the bodies listed in the memo are funded principally or partially by the regular UN budget, implying that voluntary funding will be impacted, although central funding will continue.
However, the White House notes that its funding review of international organisations “remains ongoing,” and it is currently unclear what the impact of the announcement will be.
Here’s a breakdown of the 31 UN entities mentioned in the memorandum, and how they are making a positive difference to people, communities and nations, worldwide.
African affairs
- Office of the Special Adviser on Africa: Provides informed advice on the continent, ensures UN actions in the continent are coherent and aligned with people’s needs
- Permanent Forum on People of African Descent: Aims to improve safety, quality of life and development of people of African descent, provides advice to the UN Human Rights Council
Climate and Environment
- UN Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (UN-REDD): Provides technical assistance, policy guidance and financing for sustainable forest management
- UN Energy; Coordinates the work of 30 UN agencies and international organisations to promote access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all
- UN Framework Convention on Climate Change; The UNFCCC, which organises the climate COPs or summits, is central to enabling international cooperation and ensuring transparency and accountability in tackling climate change
- UN Oceans; Strengthens UN collaboration on ocean issues such as the protection of marine ecosystems, promotion of sustainable ocean use and advancing global ocean governance
- UN Water: Coordinates work on water and sanitation issues and promotes the sustainable management of water resources
Coordination
- UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination; Brings together the heads of UN organisations to ensure unified action on global challenges and the effective delivery of the UN’s mandates
Development
- UN Human Settlement Programme (UN Habitat): Promotes sustainable towns and cities and provides technical and policy advice for the improvement of living conditions and the reduction of urban poverty
Education Cannot Wait ensures more children receive an education (file)
Education and training
- UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR): Provides training and capacity-building for individuals, organisations, and countries (especially developing nations) on areas like diplomacy, sustainable development, climate change and crisis management
- UN System Staff College: Equips UN personnel with learning, training and advisory services to ensure a capable, adaptable and collaborative UN workforce
- UN University: The UN’s global think tank and postgraduate teaching organisation conducts research and provides policy advice on pressing global issues
- Education Cannot Wait: The UN global fund dedicated to education in emergencies and protracted crises, to ensure that children and youth affected by conflict, displacement, and disasters have access to safe, quality education
Gender
- The agency for gender equality and the empowerment of women (UN Women): Works to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, promotes gender equality, and empowers women globally
Health
- UN Population Fund (UNFPA): Promotes sexual and reproductive health and rights for all, promotes gender equality and collates population data for development, helping to reduce maternal mortality and expand access to family planning
International Law
- International Law Commission: Mandates the development and codification of international law by drafting legal instruments and clarifying principles; fostering the rule of law, and supporting peaceful relations among states
- International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals: Carries out essential functions of the former International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, completing ongoing cases, protecting witnesses and preserving archives, ensuring accountability for serious international crimes
Reducing conflict and violence
- Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children in Armed Conflict: Leads global advocacy and monitoring to protect children affected by armed conflict
- Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children: Advocates globally to prevent and eliminate all forms of violence against children
- Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict: Leads UN efforts to prevent and respond to conflict-related sexual violence by advocating for survivors, engaging with governments and armed groups to end violations, and promoting accountability
- Peacebuilding Commission: Support peace efforts in countries emerging from conflict by coordinating resources, providing strategic advice, and fostering partnership
- Peacebuilding Fund: Providesflexible funding for peacebuilding initiatives for the prevention of relapses into violence and the establishment of long-term stability and development
- UN Alliance of Civilizations: Promotes dialogue and cooperation among nations, cultures and religions to counter polarisation and extremism
- UN Register of Conventional Arms: Invites Member States to report annually on imports, exports and holdings of major conventional weapons, reducing the risk of armed conflict through greater openness in arms transfers
Trade and the Economy
- Department of Economic and Social Affairs: Generates and analyses economic, social and environmental data, helping nations to address pressing development challenges
- Economic Commissions for Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific and Western Asia: These regional commissions provide policy guidance, facilitate intergovernmental dialogue and build capacity for sustainable and inclusive development
- International Trade Centre: Empowers small and medium-sized enterprises in developing and transitioning economies through trade and market intelligence, technical assistance and capacity building
- UN Conference on Trade and Development: Helps developing countries to integrate into the global economy by providing research, policy analysis, and technical assistance on trade, investment, finance, and technology
Continue/Read Original Article Here: What the US withdrawal from UN bodies could mean for climate, trade and development | UN News
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Are #contract #research #organizations #faking #findings on #prescription #drugs that you take or a friend or loved one takes? https://www.science.org/content/article/alzheimer-s-drug-developers-accuse-clinical-trial-sites-faking-data
"An #online map identifying #Jewish and #Israeli-linked businesses in #Catalonia has drawn sharp criticism from #Spain’s Jewish community, who say it echoes #antisemitic practices from #Europe’s darkest chapters.
The project, called “#Barcelonaz,” appeared this week on the #French-hosted #mapping platform #GoGoCart, claiming to be “a collaborative map of the #Zionist economy in #Barcelona.”
Run by an anonymous group describing itself as “#journalists, #professors and #students,” the interactive map lists more than 150 #businesses, #schools and #organizations that it labels as “#Zionist.” Its objective, it says, is to “understand how #Zionism operates” in Catalonia and to call out and denounce what it describes as the impact of related investments in the region.
The map is public, collaborative and regularly updated..."
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Court strips #Archdiocese of #NewYork's #religious defense in #harassment lawsuit
A landmark ruling limits how #faithbased #organizations can defend against #hostileworkenvironment suits
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"#SevenHills builds #campaign for the #organizations and #leaders shaping the #future."
so they are basically a #propaganda machine?
#rome the capital of roman #empire of was build on #sevenhills .... guess that is where that comes from?
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National Paint, Varnish & Lacquer Association, Inc. Exhibit in Statler Hotel between 1941 and 1945.
Horydczak, Theodor, approximately 1890-1971
1 negative : safety ; 8 x 10 in.
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National Paint, Varnish & Lacquer Association, Inc. Exhibit in Statler Hotel showing barracks before being painted to boost soldiers' morale ca. 1920-ca. 1950.
Horydczak, Theodor, approximately 1890-1971
1 negative : safety ; 8 x 10 in.
#NationalPaint #StatlerHotel #Horydczak #Theodor #Militaryfacilities #Organizations #Paintindustry #UnitedStates #Varnishingindustry #WashingtonRegion #photography
![The image depicts a black and white photograph of an aerial view overlooking numerous small, uniform-looking structures. These appear to be temporary barracks or housing units arranged in rows on what looks like a snow-covered landscape during winter time. The overall atmosphere suggests a sense of orderliness but also a starkness due to the lack of personal items or decorations visible within the buildings and around them.
In terms of composition, there is a strong contrast between the dark forms of the structures against the lighter background of the sky and ground coverings. A few trees are scattered throughout, standing in isolation from the rows of uniform housing units. The absence of people gives an impression of desolation or abandonment within this community setting.
The photograph has a historical context suggested by its monochrome nature and apparent age; it could be used to represent themes like military life during winter months, refugee camps, temporary housing for displaced persons in various social contexts throughout history, including wars. It evokes feelings of coldness both literal as well metaphorical due to the lack of warmth or human activity.
In addition to its historical relevance, this image is associated with an exhibit by National Paint, Varnish & Lacquer Association, Inc., which seems related to improving soldiers' morale through painting [...]](https://files.mastodon.social/cache/media_attachments/files/115/739/231/657/889/130/original/cee24626d138537e.jpeg)
National Paint, Varnish & Lacquer Association, Inc. Exhibit in Statler Hotel with men at banquet table in exhibit area I between 1941 and 1945.
Horydczak, Theodor, approximately 1890-1971
1 negative : safety ; 8 x 10 in.
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National Paint, Varnish & Lacquer Association, Inc. Exhibit in Statler Hotel with Paint at war display I between 1941 and 1945.
Horydczak, Theodor, approximately 1890-1971
1 negative : safety ; 8 x 10 in.
#NationalPaint #StatlerHotel #Horydczak #Theodor #theUnitedStates #America #DistrictofColumbia #Exhibitions #Organizations #Paintindustry #UnitedStates #Varnishingindustry #Warwork #Washington(DC) #photography
National Paint, Varnish & Lacquer Association, Inc. Exhibit in Statler Hotel with Paint fights for health and rehabilitation display between 1941 and 1945.
Horydczak, Theodor, approximately 1890-1971
1 negative : safety ; 8 x 10 in.
#NationalPaint #StatlerHotel #Horydczak #Theodor #WorldWarII #DistrictofColumbia #Exhibitions #Organizations #Paintindustry #UnitedStates #Varnishingindustry #Warwork #Washington(DC) #photography
National Paint, Varnish & Lacquer Association, Inc. Exhibit in Statler Hotel with Paint fights in the skies display between 1941 and 1945.
Horydczak, Theodor, approximately 1890-1971
1 negative : safety ; 8 x 10 in.
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National Paint, Varnish & Lacquer Association, Inc. Exhibit in Statler Hotel with Paint fights inefficiency display between 1941 and 1945.
Horydczak, Theodor, approximately 1890-1971
1 negative : safety ; 8 x 10 in.
#NationalPaint #StatlerHotel #Horydczak #Theodor #THENEXT25-YEAR #theNationalPaint #WorldWarII #DistrictofColumbia #Exhibitions #Organizations #Paintindustry #UnitedStates #Varnishingindustry #Warwork #Washington(DC) #photography
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