Author: Savvy Dime Staff

To micromanage, or not to micromanage — this seems to be the question of many large-scale employers and managers, especially with the dynamism that the COVID-19 pandemic introduced to the workforce. Bill Gates was a known micromanager, taking extra precautions to keep tabs on his employees in the early days of Microsoft. Here’s how that fared for the modern-day tech giant. According to Yahoo Finance, Microsoft made second in the “Best Employers of 2023” list from Forbes. The enterprise is well-known for their commitment to remote work, parental leave, family support, and talent development, among other focuses.  Many believe that Microsoft…

How do you write the letter “g”? According to UNILAD, there is a single, “most correct” way to do it — and most people can’t recognize the correct “g” in a set of them. While this may seem trivial in light of all of the other scientific mysteries, it isn’t — and it can actually reveal a lot about a person’s perspective. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have researched this phenomenon, rolling out the “g” assertion in 2018. Here’s what we know. Per UNILAD, researchers from the prestigious university have found that it is possible to mistake the “correct” form of “g,”…

A single experimental village in Austin, TX may hold the key to solving homelessness for good. The project has been so successful that it’s garnered the attention of The New York Times, profiling both the residents and the project. Here’s what you need to know about the “fringe experiment” that could rock the country. Introducing: Justin Tyler Jr. Source: Mario Tama/Getty Images Journalists at The New York Times profiled resident Justin Tyler Jr. Mr. Tyler was one of the first 400 residents of Community First!, joining the community in 2022. The village’s goal is to be a source of permanent…

Beef between football player Aaron Rodgers and host Jimmy Kimmel was not on our 2024 bingo card, but here we are! The celebs have been in a massively public feud since the news that the Epstein filed would be released. Source: YouTube/Law&CrimeNetwork Aaron Rodgers, the famed New York Jets quarterback, just made waves in the very first days of 2024 — opting to call out late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel for his presence on the Epstein client list. Jimmy shot back on the first monologue of the year, calling Aaron “Karen” Rodgers and making several other quips. Here’s what we…

AI driving humans extinct: Conspiracy theory or near-future possibility? A recent survey of over 2,700+ researchers has found that we could be closer than we think to an all-out tech war. Here’s what you need to know about findings and extinction risk. According to the survey, over half of the researchers surveyed state that there is greater than a 3% chance of a total AI takeover that could drive humans to extinction. Others noted the possibility of “extremely bad outcomes,” which varies subjectively.  Per The Byte, findings also reported that the average person responding to the survey believed there…

Abuse and overuse or company negligence? Only time will tell. As axles began to fail with quick acceleration and suspensions collapsed under minimal weight, customers complained to Tesla — who stated that it was likely the result of vehicle abuse.  Reuters’ investigation found that Tesla has tracked the machine failures, pointing to the wrong cause. Here’s what we know.  Shreyansh Jain and the 24-Hour Collapse Source: Reddit Reuters’ investigation began with the experiences of Shreyansh Jain — who, 24 hours after buying his new Tesla Model Y, experienced a near-traumatic suspension collapse.  Jain had been driving with his three-year-old and his…

Could Chase Bank be susceptible to bank account fraud? A recent customer account published in The Sun could confirm a degree of compromise. Unfortunately, the customer had had $35,000 dollars removed from his account, prompting him to call customer service. He was told that no refund would be issued. Here’s what we know. The “Blame Game” — Where Does the Fault Lie? Source: Canva/Pinterest A recent story published via WXYZ Detroit noted that Chase has gone on record placing fault on the part of the customer, as the bank chain has stated that customers aren’t doing enough to secure their…

Exempt no more? New York lawmakers are considering making laws that would enforce that certain Chick-fil-A locations remain open all week long. This law would challenge the company’s personal attendance and operations standards, which have the chain closed nationwide on Sundays out of respect for religious employees. Here’s what we know. What Is the Proposition, Exactly? Source: Wikimedia Commons The current proposition would require all food-service businesses located in transport areas and facilities in New York (specifically, the New York State Thruway), to remain open seven days a week. This move could significantly boost Chick-fil-A’s profits, as the Thruway spans…

Are your “good eats” coming at good prices? Many netizens, both in America and around the globe, have some opinions. Fuel was added to the food-price fire when a French TikToker went viral as she compared the cost of groceries between France and the United States. The question on everyone’s mind? Which location has the best food prices? The Viral Response: Five Items for $50? Source: TikTok/Reddit TikToker @francesurvivalguide went viral for replying to another TikToker from the U.S., who had been complaining about the rising costs of groceries and goods in the U.S. In the original video, the poster…

Spike Lee’s $10,000 shoes were just found in the donation bin at a local rescue mission in Portland, Oregon. Worker training student James Free was lucky to find the sparkling gold pair, sitting at the bottom of the bin. After he spotted the shoes, he immediately alerted a staff member, who came over to verify the find. The gold Nikes had been specifically commissioned by Spike Lee and were created by Tinker Hatfield. Hatfield, a renown shoe designer, was able to create the custom commission to celebrate his Oscar nomination for “BlacKKKlansman” in 2019. Now, several years later, the shoes…