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CLOSE The NCAA had to make a decision: Could they host the March Madness tournament and if so, where? See the decision-making and details that went into planning the "Grandaddy of them all." Indianapolis StarLocal model Kiz Kardashian was skeptical when someone she didn't know messaged about a new app designed to bring local creatives and entrepreneurs together. Now, not even two months later, she is thrilled with the relationships she has developed and the projects she has found because of the new platform.“I’m a model so I’m usually looking for photographers,” she said. “I’ve made around eight connections with people who I ended up working with.”That is exactly what Cesar Paz and Landon Price had in mind when they created Plug. The mobile application allows people to meet others in the area and exchange social and business contact information.  Think Bumble meets LinkedIn. Plug is a marketplace where Indianapolis gig workers can promote their products and services, entrepreneurs can find partners and consumers can search for services that meet their needs. It already has 6,000 members, according to the founders. “The problem that we saw was that we are living in this time where everyone is so connected yet disconnected,” Paz explained. “We’re following people from all…

Dear Sam: I constantly receive LinkedIn requests to “connect” with people in my network and even some people I hardly know. I am not into social media and do not want to put myself out there for everyone to see — these people are not friends of mine — but I am also hearing that I have to be active on LinkedIn as I am conducting a job search. Can you tell me what I should and perhaps should not be worrying about? – SteveDear Steve: LinkedIn is an incredibly valuable professional networking forum. It not only provides you with the opportunity to deepen existing network connections but to capitalize on the networks of others to broaden your reach. How can this be helpful in a job search? Well, suppose you search LinkedIn for network connections that could prove influential in your search. In that case, chances are the more extensive your network, the higher the possibility you may have an influencer or even a decision-maker within your reach.Let’s look at some of the numbers…97% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find or vet candidates20,000 U.S. employers use LinkedIn to recruitThere are 15M active job postings on LinkedIn85% of jobs are…

Home News Software (Image credit: LinkedIn) LinkedIn has confirmed it is building a rival to popular chat room Clubhouse for its members.According to TechCrunch, the Microsoft-owned business social network is looking to develop a feature in its mobile app to showcases speakers in a room with listeners. The company believes it can offer professional and enterprise users a more tailored and targeted approach to speaking than its rival, along with similar services reportedly being built by Slack and others.We've built a list of the best website builders aroundThese are the best portfolio website builders on the marketAlso check out our roundup of the best WordPress themesSpeak easyThe report claims that the new features were discovered by reverse engineer Allessandro Paluzzi, who shared the developments via a tweet. However LinkedIn has now revealed its own images and details, showing off more details of the new feature. The company says the audio experience will be linked with a user's professional identity, thus making them more comfortable to engage with the content. In addition, there are tools that allow users to join and leave the room, respond to the comments, and request to speak. LinkedIn spokesperson Suzi Owens told TechCrunch that the platform saw a 50% growth in conversations around stories, videos…

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The demand for technical privacy professionals is high—but teams are often considered understaffed in these roles, according to ISACA’s recent Privacy in Practice 2021 survey report. Privacy technologists seeking to fill these key positions and advance their careers can demonstrate their technical privacy skills with ISACA’s Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) certification and are now able to take the newly launched CDPSE exam. The CDPSE exam covers three key domain areas—privacy governance, privacy architecture and data lifecycle—which cover the tasks performed by individuals who have significant knowledge, experience and responsibilities in assessing, building and implementing comprehensive technical privacy solutions. “Given the looming talent and knowledge gaps in implementing privacy by design solutions in a landscape with continually evolving and increasingly complex privacy regulations and requirements, CDPSE has gained notable traction after its initial launch,” says Nader Qaimari, ISACA Chief Product Officer. “Technical privacy professionals can validate their experience through the new CDPSE exam, which matches ISACA’s globally recognized CISA, CISM, CGEIT, and CRISC certifications in rigor and requirements.” CDPSE exam takers can prepare for the exam with the CDPSE Review Manual, a comprehensive, peer-reviewed IT-related privacy review resource and an online self-paced review course that incorporates proven…

LinkedIn will soon let people add their gender pronouns to the top of their profiles. The professional networking site announced in a blog post Tuesday a number of new features designed to let users “create a more expressive and inclusive profile.” Starting this week, LinkedIn accounts in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Sweden and Ireland will have the option to specify the pronoun that reflects their identity. “For many of us, expressing our authentic self is also about our pronouns,” LinkedIn’s global head of product, Timer Cohen, wrote. “They are core to our identity and how we want to be seen.” The platform, which has 738 million members in 200 countries and regions worldwide, is introducing an optional field at the top of a user’s profile, where people will be able to add their gender pronoun, which will be displayed in parenthesis next to the person’s name. According to Cohen, 70% of job seekers using the network “believe that it’s important that recruiters and hiring managers know their gender pronouns, and 72% of hiring managers agree and believe it shows respect.” LinkedIn users can now add gender pronouns to their profiles. (LinkedIn) “Clearly members want to feel empowered about how they…

There are a number of controversial stars of Teen Mom. Most of them are no longer on the show. Farrah Abraham was one of the original problem children of the franchise and was eventually let go from the show after branching into adult entertainment. Since then, she’s been making money through appearances, sponsorships, and her app. Recently, a fan noticed that Abraham’s LinkedIn page also said that she is a Masters of Liberal Arts student at Harvard. Here’s what Abraham had to say about that. Farrah Abraham | Amanda Edwards/Getty Images Does Farrah Abraham go to Harvard? Most people know Abraham from her time on 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom. While on the show, Abraham wasn’t exactly recognized for her intellect. But her LinkedIn page recounts a very different version of Abraham. “I once was a Teen Mom kicked out of my home, struggling, depressed, & today, now I’m the Teen Mom whose known for decreasing teen pregnancies worldwide, who publicly speaks with national campaigns, has a successful national show that has made history and fame, and legacy for a network, executives, production company, and lives, and generations of cultures. I’ve opened multiple businesses and now the mom others…

Home >Opinion >Columns >Privacy must not be diluted at the altar of competition Data protection regulators contend that since it is they who are responsible for the personal privacy of users, it should be they who have the last word on matters relating to personal data 4 min read . Updated: 30 Mar 2021, 09:28 PM ISTRahul Matthan We need clarity on regulatory jurisdiction before goals of market fair play clash with those of user privacy The decision of the German Federal Cartel Office in 2019 that Facebook’s data collection practices were an exploitative abuse of market power was based on its finding that the data-gathering processes in question were illegal under Europe‘s General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR. Last week, the Higher Regional Court in Düsseldorf set aside this order, stating that questions of whether or not there had been a violation of the GDPR must be decided by the European Court of Justice, and not the German competition authority. This is the latest example of the tension between competition and privacy regulators on questions of how data businesses should be governed, and by whom. Data protection regulators contend that since it is they who are responsible for the…

Since its launch in 2003, LinkedIn has evolved to become the largest professional networking platform in the world, with over 750 million registered members globally and more than 30 million members in the UK alone.As part of The Drum’s recent Digital Transformation Festival, US editor Kenneth Hein spoke with Will Aldington Smyth, agency partner lead, EMEA at LinkedIn and Lauren Ogúndèkó, head of response digital and Board member at PHD UK to find out how and why LinkedIn has moved far beyond its roots as a B2B focused ‘digital Rolodex’ to become, surprisingly, one of the most effective B2C channels available to marketers in 2021.Watch the full LinkedIn B2C roundtable here.Describing the gradual evolution of the platform, Aldington Smyth said: “It’s fair to say that LinkedIn was initially viewed mainly as a digital rolodex, CV depository and job board. Today, people come to LinkedIn for a much wider variety of reasons: to be inspired; to connect with others; to find out about different organisations; to learn new skills; to present their professional opinions and to showcase their personal brand. In 2021, our members are using LinkedIn to present their values to the world.”PHD UK’s Ogúndèkó explained how LinkedIn has become…

Dive Brief: While managers are key to the "people-first" future, 2020 tested many of their limits; manager burnout rose 78% between Q1 and Q4 of 2020, according to the 2021 State of the Manager report from Glint and LinkedIn. The importance of people-oriented managers can be seen across an organization, LinkedIn said. Employees who find their manager "inspirational" are two-times more likely to feel optimistic about work in 2021 compared to those who don’t, and those who recommend their manager are two-times more likely to believe their company has "a great culture." Managers have significant impact on employee experience, including professional development, work-life balance and belonging, according to the report. To help, organization leaders can ensure managers have access to learning opportunities and equip them with insights to better understand their direct reports, LinkedIn said. Dive Insight: Resilient managers may be the key to better employee engagement, previous studies have shown. According to one such study by BetterUp, published in August, the direct reports of resilient managers reported 52% less burnout and were 78% less likely to leave an organization compared to their peers. Perhaps luckily for employers, resilience can be taught — something that’s become especially important during the coronavirus pandemic,…

News and research before you hear about it on CNBC and others. Claim your 1-week free trial to StreetInsider Premium here. DENVER, March 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axcient, a leader in business availability software for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), announced the company is being acknowledged by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company in its 2021 Partner Program Guide. This annual guide provides a conclusive list of the most distinguished partner programs from leading technology companies that provide products and services through the IT Channel. The 5-Star rating is awarded to an exclusive group of companies that offer solution providers the best of the best, going above and beyond in their partner programs. “At Axcient, partners come first, and we are always tailoring the partner program to provide a practical roadmap for MSPs navigating the ever-changing IT landscape,” said Charlie Tomeo, Chief Revenue Officer at Axcient. “Our partner program offers the technology, support, education, and enablement to drive our partners’ cloud backup solution success. We thank CRN for recognizing Axcient’s commitment to MSPs and our best-in-class backup and disaster recovery software.” Given the importance of IT vendor channel programs, each year, CRN develops its Partner Program Guide to provide the channel…