The federal government is not a tech startup. There is no “failing fast”

F~ around and find out…

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Important quote here: “DEI was designed in part to address such shortages by attracting demographics that traditionally haven't pursued aviation careers. DEI trains recruiters to seek qualified applicants from previously overlooked pipelines.”

This. This is the BENEFIT of DEI.

#birds

a swan is standing in front of a caution sign that says `` caution swan is aggressive '' . ALT: a swan is standing in front of a caution sign that says `` caution swan is aggressive '' .

I’ve been thinking about this a lot:

If the ugly duckling was really a swan, the other ducklings probably just hated him because he was an asshole.

Because, you know, swans.

Great, insightful reading. Highly recommend!

The startup rallying cry of "fail fast" can work really well at a tech company, but I think it's safe to say that it's far less effective when applied to the Federal Government.

BUT WILL THERE BE NANAIMO BARS?

I'll bite.
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #booksky

I love gothic horror! Thanks for the share!

Bird tattoos and running? You're my people.

"I can't. I have rehearsal." -- My response to everything that isn't work for the next two weeks.

And, coming soon, fewer than no rules!

Anyone else feeling exceedingly grateful for Bluesky today? ✋

That's CHARMING. But are we surprised, when the guy who bought the platform just called someone a "retard" in response to a tweet?

Vancouver strip club marquee cited as hate speech on X after making jab at Trump | CBC News Known for its cheeky marquee signs, The Penthouse's latest quip — a jab at president-elect Donald Trump's talk of making Canada the 51st state — has gotten the Vancouver strip club suspended on X.

Legendary Vancouver strip club posts a pretty clever meme poking fun at Donald Trump…

…and “free speech” platform X suspends their account.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

((eyeroll))

Thinking about the Golden Globes winner (Justin Marks?) who kept bringing up the Houdini-like qualities of his 50-lb tortoise. Because who can't relate to that, right?

Please can we also get this for LinkedIn...along with "synergies?" Thx. 😉

Any chance this is a raven? That's a lot of beak for a crow, although it may just be the camera angle. (Seriously asking...I never see ravens where I live.)