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HR - Tracks
Insights, Observations, Realities on Human Resource Issues
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December 14, 2017 12:23 PM
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Workplace Issues:  Gambling, Substance Abuse, Burnout and...

Workplace Issues:  Gambling, Substance Abuse, Burnout and... | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it

HR-Tracks is a website dedicated to 50 plus years of research on substance abuse and a focus on recent developments in gambling -- plus other current HR issues:  mental health in the workplace, burnout, bullying, and more.

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August 7, 12:33 PM
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Huge twist as anti-gambling poster boy Luke Bateman admits he worked for a bookie

Huge twist as anti-gambling poster boy Luke Bateman admits he worked for a bookie | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Former NRL star Luke Bateman has admitted he once worked for a bookmaker and handed out bonus bets after failing to disclose the role during his explosive evidence to a Senate inquiry
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July 13, 9:00 AM
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AI fluency: Why are bad hires still happening?

AI fluency: Why are bad hires still happening? | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Ninety-five percent of U.S. organizations have made AI fluency a hiring requirement, yet 59% report bad hires anyway.
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July 6, 9:00 AM
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Burnt-out workers are booking all-inclusives

Workers are burned out and booking all-inclusives, but some are splurging on Euro summer trips. See how, plus budget-friendly options.
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June 22, 9:00 AM
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Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby opts for NFL after Big 12 lawsuit pressure, PR drama

Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby opts for NFL after Big 12 lawsuit pressure, PR drama | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Brendan Sorsby has decided not to play college football at Texas Tech this season after a seven-day legal battle involving the NCAA and Big 12 conference over his eligibility.
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This case is definitely more than just about Brendan Sorsby -- it illustrates the complexity of gambling in sports.

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“Rust-out” is the new burnout, and it requires a different fix

“Rust-out” is the new burnout, and it requires a different fix | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
When someone in your office says “same shit, different day” that’s rust-out, and it’s contagious. Repetitive processes kill machinery and the human spirit in equal measure, squashing innovation and the ability to problem solve. To cure rust-out, teams need an infusion of new energy and challenges that help them work differently.
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Leaders who can’t see worker problems are creating a ‘dignity debt’

As artificial intelligence tools create heightened productivity demands, a significant percentage of workers are stressed and crave more transparency at work.
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June 6, 10:37 AM
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NBA's Terry Rozier loses $26.6M contract over federal gambling charges

Indicted NBA free agent Terry Rozier must forfeit his $26.6 million salary for the 2025-26 season for violating his contract with the Miami Heat, an arbitrator has ruled.
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'Smoke Weed and Earn Bitcoin' With This Vape Pen in Our Increasingly Dystopian Nightmare

'Smoke Weed and Earn Bitcoin' With This Vape Pen in Our Increasingly Dystopian Nightmare | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Should we really be adding gamification features to getting high?
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Bolt CEO fires his entire HR team because they 'created problems that didn't exist'

Bolt CEO fires his entire HR team because they 'created problems that didn't exist' | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Ryan Breslow, the co-founder and chief executive of US fintech firm Bolt, said the department was scrapped as part of sweeping layoffs.
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Quotes and Leadership Lessons from Searching for the Elephant

Quotes and Leadership Lessons from Searching for the Elephant | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Set against the rugged beauty of a Southern ranch, “Searching for the Elephant’ is a powerful drama that follows Jason Bowden, struggling with addiction, as he reconnects with his estranged Vietnam‑veteran grandfather, Griff, who’s facing the challenges of PTSD. Jason is facing threats from debt collectors, which are compounded by family tension. Forced by the tough love of his stepmother to live on Griff’s Southern ranch for a year, it is an intense, raw, and authentic portrayal of the challenges faced not just by Jason and Griff but also by those who love them.  Perhaps surprisingly, the leadership lessons for individuals and organizations are also very strong.
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This is a very special post.  Thank you, Joseph!

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Gambling addiction isn't just about casinos and sports betting. Prediction markets are now concerning clinicians.

Gambling addiction isn't just about casinos and sports betting. Prediction markets are now concerning clinicians. | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
The hallmarks of gambling addictions are showing up among some people who bet on prediction markets, and clinicians are concerned. (AP Photo)
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Coincidentally?

A hair dryer. A weather sensor. $34,000. Someone is accused of sneaking a battery-powered hair dryer onto a public road near Paris's Charles de Gaulle airport and blowing it directly on a temperature sensor—causing the official readings to spike well above actual conditions.

Coincidentally, someone on Polymarket had already bet on exactly that temperature threshold and walked away with $34,000. France's official weather agency has filed a criminal complaint. The sensor has since been relocated. The hair dryer's whereabouts are unknown.
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DraftKings uses “The Gambler” to promote responsible gaming ahead of March Madness

DraftKings uses “The Gambler” to promote responsible gaming ahead of March Madness | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Learn about DraftKings' innovative ad showcasing The Gambler to promote responsible gaming during March Madness excitement.
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Started with March Madness, but this ad was also run several times during the Braves-Brewers game on 8/23 for the Little League Classic.  No losers for "old" Milwaukee fans of both teams - including a wonderful tribute to Henry Aaron!!

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Powerball winner wished he 'tore up ticket' after $315m jackpot destroyed him

Powerball winner wished he 'tore up ticket' after $315m jackpot destroyed him | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
One previous Powerball millionaire publicly spoke about how his jackpot win was the worst thing that ever happened to him — a cautionary tale of lottery winner regret.
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Glassdoor Worklife Trends 2026: Midyear Check-in - Glassdoor US

Altogether, the first half of 2026 paints an unfortunately grim picture of the workplace.
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I Ask Anti-Fraud Experts How to Protect Older Adults from Scams. Here’s What Works

I Ask Anti-Fraud Experts How to Protect Older Adults from Scams. Here’s What Works | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Criminals target older people more than any other demographic. Here are eight expert-approved tips to protect your parents, grandparents, and other elders from losing data, money, (or both!) to scammers.
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A very important issue for seniors and those who care about this!

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Skills are expiring faster than companies can replace them

Skills are expiring faster than companies can replace them | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Nearly half of U.S. workers say some of their job skills have become stale within the last five years, and organizations’ training programs are often too slow to keep up, according to a new report from learning platform TalentLMS.

The Speed-to-Skill Report, based on a survey of 1,500 U.S. employees and managers, uncovered a delay in the speed with which a company can spot a new needed skill and take the steps to put it to use.

Managers hit hardest by skills gap
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Work has outpaced human capacity

Work has outpaced human capacity | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Leaders often assume burnout looks like absenteeism. More often, it looks like presenteeism. People are at their desks. They are in the meetings. But they are operating at a fraction of their capacity. Roadmaps slip, releases stall, and nobody connects it back to how the work was designed.
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Banned for life! Four NCAA stars booted for game-fixing scandal

Banned for life! Four NCAA stars booted for game-fixing scandal | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
College basketball is in shock: four Alabama State standouts—including the tournament hero—are out for good after a game-fixing scheme that’s shaking the very foundation of the sport.
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America’s Teenagers Are Getting Hooked On Gambling And Parents Say It Often Goes Completely Undetected — Experts Warn of a Public Health Crisis

America’s Teenagers Are Getting Hooked On Gambling And Parents Say It Often Goes Completely Undetected — Experts Warn of a Public Health Crisis | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
NATIONAL INVESTIGATION — A growing body of research and a wave of devastating family accounts are painting an alarming picture of what public health experts are now calling a full-blown adolescent gambling crisis in America — one fueled by the explosion of legal sports betting, aggressive advertising on platforms popular with minors, and a regulatory
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The workplace climate is burning us out

Since 2022, Glassdoor reviews started mentioning burnout more. Last year, that trend accelerated, with mentions now 2.5x above 2019 levels.
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May 25, 9:00 AM
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The Severe Dangers of Nicotine Biohacking

The Severe Dangers of Nicotine Biohacking | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
What makes nicotine so seductive, and why should you refrain from it? We broke it down.
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May 20, 11:04 AM
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Trump sues Minnesota over first state ban on prediction markets

Trump sues Minnesota over first state ban on prediction markets | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
The federal government claims Minnesota has no authority to regulate prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, as Congress gave that job to federal agencies.
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Bristol-Plymouth students use art to address problem gambling

Bristol-Plymouth students use art and photography to spark conversations about underage and problem gambling risks.
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Roblox settles with Alabama over child safety concerns—but still faces state lawsuits

Roblox settles with Alabama over child safety concerns—but still faces state lawsuits | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Roblox reached a $12 million settlement with Alabama Thursday, but it still faces a half dozen lawsuits from states accusing it of failing to protect young users from child predators.
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