Category Archives: Career Evolution

We need to talk about Microsoft and Google’s underwhelming chatbot debuts

  By Mark Sullivan February 13, 2023 In the world of generative AI, last week began with a fire drill. A rather harried-sounding member of Google’s communications staff was on the phone Monday morning explaining that her company would be announcing a new ChatGPT-like chatbot within the next couple of hours. This was the first … Continue reading We need to talk about Microsoft and Google’s underwhelming chatbot debuts

Gen Z says school is not equipping them with the skills they need to survive in a digital world

  By Shalene Gupta January 27, 2023 Gen Z is coming of age in turbulent times—from rising costs of living, to climate change, to the pandemic. They will inherit the solutions we build. Dell Technologies recently published the results of a study that surveyed over 15,000 people—aged 18-26, from 15 different countries—about their thoughts on … Continue reading Gen Z says school is not equipping them with the skills they need to survive in a digital world

How to make any job more meaningful, according to a positive psychology researcher

  By Tamara Myles January 12, 2023 As someone who studies human thriving, productivity has always interested me. Humans are wired for it—we crave new challenges and opportunities to pursue our passions. But as a positive psychology researcher, my definition of productivity has never been about doing more in less time. Instead, I see productivity … Continue reading How to make any job more meaningful, according to a positive psychology researcher

How to choose a career that aligns with your introverted or extroverted tendencies

  By Elizabeth Grace Saunders January 09, 2023 Extroverts tend to eagerly seek out connection—as if they are searching for cell service in a remote locale. Being plugged in motivates them to take action and can reenergize them.  Introverts, on the other hand, tend to immerse themselves in their own thoughts—as if they are putting … Continue reading How to choose a career that aligns with your introverted or extroverted tendencies

Career coaches help executives get ahead—workers deserve coaching, too

  By Christy DeSantis December 23, 2022 The beans have been spilled. Executive coaching is no longer a secret weapon for business success. Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and other famed CEOs have been touted in the headlines as having executive coaches. It’s no wonder why they do. Coaching is lauded for driving improvement in productivity, … Continue reading Career coaches help executives get ahead—workers deserve coaching, too

Creative and looking for a job? Consider Tokyo, Chicago, or Berlin

  By Shalene Gupta December 12, 2022 Techies head to San Francisco, financiers to Hong Kong, New York City, and London. But where should the creatives go? Business Name Generator—a company whose name is completely self-descriptive—has conducted a study to determine which cities are best for creatives. Starting with a list of 50 cities, it ranked them … Continue reading Creative and looking for a job? Consider Tokyo, Chicago, or Berlin