x̄ - > Businesses' success will indeed be influenced by their data culture.

As enterprises enter the final month of 2021 and prepare to bring in the new year, the data culture remains strong. For many, 2021 will remain a year of uncertainty as the epidemic continues to wreak havoc on plans, particularly for businesses hoping to reopen their doors. Nonetheless, the majority of firms have come to terms with the truth. Hybrid and remote work is the way of the future, and they have no choice but to embrace it. Organizations are embracing new and unexpected approaches to addressing workplace difficulties, and now is an excellent time for executives to commit to data-driven initiatives for better agility. According to a Future of Work Study 2021, 83 percent of workers polled globally believe a hybrid working model would be ideal. In fact, 63 percent of high-growth companies have enabled productivity anywhere in their workforce models. And this model can only be implemented if the organization believes in and practices a data-first culture. Adapting to new methods of working and interacting with a remote workforce has allowed firms to imagine fresh and unexpected solutions to workplace difficulties. According to a recent survey commissioned by Tableau, business leaders in the region (Australia, Japan, and Singapore) who were deliberate in increasing their data use during the Covid-19 pandemic were more than twice as likely to report positive changes in workplace decision making and communication as those who weren't. The deliberate use of data may assist firms in being nimble and connecting with today's scattered workforce. In the current online headquarter, data-driven discussions will produce business outcomes. Offices have moved online to establish their own digital headquarters. Even when work settings go online, they must be smoothly connected in order to support the way people typically communicate. And that is why, in order to make data more actionable, available, and intelligent, Tableau recently implemented advanced analytics tools straight into the workplace collaboration application Slack. Tableau anticipates increasing innovation in how analytics is incorporated into everyday work tools to help workers connect with data as more firms embrace the digital HQ model. Because of the uncertainty produced by the Covid-19 epidemic, this is an excellent time for managers to commit to data-driven solutions for better agility. Which is why an organization-wide data culture is crucial – it refers to the behaviors of individuals who respect, practice, and promote data usage. It necessitates that firms develop a data-driven culture, with the idea that data must be accessible to all employees. Companies must have the following components in place: Engagement - where data is viewed as a major strategic asset and employees are dedicated to maximizing its value. Leaders must take the first step and set a good example. Security - Possessing equal leadership trust and visible access to managed, correct data results in increased employee responsibility and accountability for the data utilized and required. Value and acknowledge specific type of data as a component of how firms attract, develop, and retain employees. Share entails establishing settings, such as internal communities, in which individuals share and assist one another in order to achieve common goals. Perspective — fostering curiosity via data inquiry and even failure Having said that, the business forecast for 2022 remains broad and open. However, one thing is almost certain: firms already have had two years to adapt to change and become accustomed to blended and faraway working methods. If they're really unsure, they should start evaluating their company plans.

x̄ - > Happy New Year

 

x̄ - > The role of tech companies in amplifying misinformation and disinformation that surrounds the covid-19 pandemic among others.

 What exactly was wrong? Suspicions, misinformation, and extreme fanaticism have flourished as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Increasingly individuals have already been spending time with family and online during the shutdown and with increased unemployment, exposing themselves to incorrect information and terrible extremist narratives. Websites like 4Chan or Reddit, as well as more major social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, are hotspots for propagating and distributing misinformation. What exactly is the issue?

In order to promote social resilience, it is critical, especially in the COVID-19 environment, to guarantee that today's digital generations are trained to spot hateful extremism and false narratives. To inform primary research, decision making and it is necessary to combine previous research, comprehend the evidence base, and rectify inadequacies.

During COVID-19, the Commission for Countering Extremism (CCE) commissioned Ipsos Mori and RAND Europe to conduct research on hateful extremism in society. RAND Europe undertook a study of the literature to look into the linkages between hateful extremism and misleading information, as well as the online interventions and policy responses that go along with it.

A Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA) was employed by the study team, which includes an evaluation of 93 relevant publications from a variety of fields, including psychology, political science, sociology, and law.

Misinformation may influence hostile extreme attitudes and behaviors by creating safe spaces and increasing hate crimes.

Increased exposure and recruiting benefits incentivize hateful radicals to promote misinformation and conspiracy theories.

Hateful extremist actors usually focus their narratives on 'out-groups,' although the epidemic is framed differently in each story.

Although there is minimal empirical evidence on the effect of online interventions, the literature shows the fact-checking, counter-speech, takedowns, and education are successful.

A list of recommendations for such design and implementation of future interventions may be found in the evaluated literature:

Authorities should devote more resources to combating misleading information in an attempt to strengthen community resiliency, according to reports, as well as undertake or commission a further study on the effects of vile extremist narratives.

Firms like Facebook as well as media companies are also being pushed to take more responsibility by regulating content on various platforms including guaranteeing those media follow proper journalistic ethics (e.g. avoiding clickbait headlines).

Funding in research may contribute to closing out evidence gaps and strengthening the response to false information & destructive extremist ideologies.

Keeping digital companies accountable can make them more receptive to misleading information and ugly fanaticism.

Investing in education can help people become more aware of the hazards of false information and hateful extremism.

actually collecting and disseminating data on indications of hateful extremism might help policymakers improve their responses.

Collaboration across sectors might help to ensure that initiatives reinforce each other.

The research identifies areas that may benefit from more investigation and inquiry based on the evidentiary gaps identified.

Assessments of current therapies that are independent and well-designed.

The study of 'directed motives' (a person's proclivity to maintain current views).

Research has a greater geographic, linguistic, and internet content scope.