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Breaking stereotypes: gaming skills offer value in business, says expert

In context: It's time for workplaces to recognize the value of gaming and the skills it cultivates, such as social interaction, creativity, teamwork, empathy, improved memory, and a sense of competition, according to lecturer Jesse Olsen. Other hobbies like sports nurture similar traits, but people who engage in sports are proud to fly their flags at work. Gamers should feel the same pride in their hobby.
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FTC votes to ban most noncompete agreements nationwide, a common practice among big tech corporations

The big picture: Many companies, including those in the tech sector, often use noncompete agreements to prevent employee poaching. However, the US Federal Trade Commission now deems this practice unfair, asserting that companies have alternative methods to safeguard their intellectual property. The commission anticipates that banning nearly all noncompete agreements will enhance working conditions and foster innovation.