RTO TKO: Return-to-Office Pushback Amid Uncertain Benefits
As spring unfolds, bringing a sense of renewal, one issue refusing to blossom is the contested topic of return-to-office (RTO) policies. Despite the push from many corporations to have staff clock in at the office, a piercing study by Mark Ma and Yuye Ding from the University of Pittsburgh presents a contrary perspective. Their analysis of S&P 500 index firms’ performance reveals that RTO mandates show no significant uptick in profitability or stock market valuation. This flares up the debate at a time when tech giants like Amazon, Apple, and Google are adamant about their RTO expectations, facing employee resistance. The research findings question the actual utility of such mandates and suggest a potential misfire as companies grapple with the consequences on workforce morale.
Trust Fall: Marketing Expert Takes on Cybersecurity
Transitioning from marketing prowess to cybersecurity, Lisa Plaggemier has harnessed her communication skills to elevate awareness around IT security. From her unique stint at ADP Dealer Services to her current role as the executive director of the National Cybersecurity Alliance, Plaggemier brings a fresh perspective to the fore. Employing her marketing acumen, she has been efficacious in engaging seasoned programmers through presentations empathizing with the tech background—in an effort to highlight the level of skill possessed by cybercriminals. Reinforcing the importance of cybersecurity, Plaggemier emphasizes the need for engagement and attention to obscure, yet perilous, digital threats.
CISA x OSS: National Security Agency Puts Open Source Software on Notice
CISA’s recent Open Source Software (OSS) Security Summit has signaled a decisive move to fortify the skeletons of open source frameworks. In line with the initiative, a confluence of major figures from national security and tech congregated to deliberate how best to safeguard OSS infrastructure. The emphasis of the summit, headlined by the likes of ONCD’s Anjana Rajan and CISA Director Jen Easterly, extended to smaller organizations, fostering inclusivity. This collaborative endeavor aims to underline the significance of OSS and to lay down a strategic plan that will enhance open-source software security, with the hope of buttressing the larger digital ecosystem against cyber threats.
