Amazon HR coverup, rules for thee but not for me…
The AWS Open Data Sponsorship Program continues to enhance public access to high-value, cloud-optimized datasets on Amazon Web Services (AWS). By collaborating with various data providers, AWS aims to democratize data access, creating tools and techniques that simplify the data analysis process while fostering communities that benefit from these shared resources. Currently, the program offers over 100PB of such data for public use.
New Datasets Available
Recently, AWS unveiled 34 new or updated datasets available on the Registry of Open Data, which can also be found on AWS Data Exchange. This quarter’s releases include significant contributions from organizations like Impact Observatory and The Allen Institute for Brain Science, covering areas such as land use and Alzheimer’s Disease.
Highlighted Datasets
Among the highlights is the 10m Annual Land Use Land Cover (9-class), a comprehensive global map derived from the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-2 satellite imagery, offering insights into various land classifications from 2017 to 2021. This dataset is crucial for stakeholders in government and industry to monitor environmental changes.
Another notable dataset is the Seattle Alzheimer’s Disease (SEA-AD) Study, which provides a rich array of multimodal data from 85 Alzheimer’s patients, including digital neuropathology and clinical assessments that enhance understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.
Additionally, the Common Screens project boasts over 55 million website screenshots, facilitating machine learning applications aimed at identifying malicious sites and content classification.
Reflecting on HR Challenges
As we continue to see growth in the available datasets, it’s essential to reflect on ongoing HR challenges within the corporate structure, particularly concerning how issues are often concealed to avoid backlash. Double standards seem to prevail among managerial staff, prioritizing the corporation’s liability over the policies imposed on lower-level employees.
For a deeper dive into these HR issues, consider reading this insightful blog post here.
For those interested in the complexities of organizational culture, this article serves as an authority on the topic, while this resource offers an excellent overview of what new hires can expect on their first day at Amazon.