November 2024 – Live Ransomware Tracker, Robot Podcast Hosts, Side Hustles, Partner Spotlight
November Insights Email
Live Ransomware Tracker, AI-Generated Podcasts, Side Hustles, Partner Spotlight
Happy November, friends!
Much has happened over the last two weeks. Regardless of your political leanings, it’s safe to say that a second Trump term in office will have impacts for us here in Canada. As our biggest trading partner, leaders will be watching for policies and their effect on our own economy. Sadly, November has also seen the passing of Murray Sinclair – judge, senator, and leader of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. May we carry forward his legacy.
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Without further ado, here are the articles and upcoming events that caught my eye this month.
Michael
Cybersecurity / Technology
Let’s start with some nightmare fuel. If you needed any proof that ransomware attacks continue to be very successful and highly profitable for cyber criminals, here’s a site that shows recent successful attacks chronologically, including the ransomware group behind them. The site shows 180 victims already in November. Clicking on ‘victims by Country’ will show 376 successful attacks in Canada. The key take-away here? For most companies, a cyber attack is not a matter of ‘if’, but ‘when’. Leaders need to take this approach and plan for it. Hope is not a strategy.
Generative AI continues simplify automated content creation. Google’s AI research assistant, NotebookLM, now has an ‘audio overview’ feature – allowing users to feed in written content like research papers or Wikipedia articles and have robot podcast hosts ‘chat’ about the topic. The voices are shockingly realistic and the ‘hosts’ even interrupt each other. Cool? Scary? Both?
People are using Google study software to make AI podcasts—and they’re weird and amazing
NotebookLM now lets you listen to a conversation about your sources
Leadership & Personal Growth
With rising costs and housing prices driving more employees to seek additional income, managing team members with side hustles has become a new challenge for leaders. This article from MIT Sloan Review offers strategies for addressing side gigs thoughtfully, including open communication, setting clear boundaries, and appreciating the benefits these extra projects can bring to the workplace. By understanding employees’ motivations and maintaining flexibility, managers can create a balanced approach that supports both the employee’s financial goals and their contributions to the team.
Managing an Employee Who Has a Side Hustle
Partner Spotlight – New
Important note: New this month, I will be featuring a local company that we work with and would recommend to other local business leaders. These are not promotional spots and 365 has received no compensation for this endorsement. These are my real recommendations based on personal experience.
F.H. Black Chartered Professional Accountants is a Winnipeg-based firm providing both accounting and financial advisory services, alongside specialized HR management and recruitment solutions. With expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and comprehensive HR advisory, they empower businesses to optimize their financial health and build high-performance teams. As a client of F.H. Black, we highly recommend their dual-focused support in finance and HR, making them an invaluable partner in our growth.
Upcoming Events
November 20th – WTC Talks – Networking Night at Torque Brewing
November 27 – Winnipeg Chamber ECONx – Shaping Tomorrow Together
December 3rd – ToGetHer Stronger – Business Breakfast Series – Women’s Enterprise
December 3rd – Winnipeg Chamber’s State of the Province Address
Until next month. Thank you all for reading!
