Hi, Welcome Welcome back May 06, 2024 Why we need fewer performance reviews—and more check-ins In his new book, leadership expert Ashley Goodall argues that check-ins are a more personal way for teams to set goals. BY Ashley Goodall Performance management, if you’re not familiar with the term, is the slightly Orwellian name given to the … Continue reading Why we need fewer performance reviews—and more check-ins
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E.l.f. Beauty has a playbook for nonstop growth
May 22, 2024 E.l.f. Beauty has a playbook for nonstop growth The beauty brand has grown sales for 21 consecutive quarters, thanks to its savvy approach to reaching customers. BY Yasmin Gagne E.l.f. Beauty, the conglomerate behind E.l.f. Cosmetics, Keys Soulcare, Well People, and Naturium is on the rise. The company delivered more than $1 billion … Continue reading E.l.f. Beauty has a playbook for nonstop growth
Your ultimate guide to using LinkedIn to get a new job
May 05, 2024 Your ultimate guide to using LinkedIn to get a new job From using the ‘Open To Work’ badge, to updating your ‘About’ section, here’s how to make your profile stand out on LinkedIn. BY Julia Herbst Welcome to Work Smarter, Fast Company‘s newsletter on career, leadership, and productivity advice. You can sign up to receive … Continue reading Your ultimate guide to using LinkedIn to get a new job
6 mistakes to avoid when building your brand
May 05, 2024 6 mistakes to avoid when building your brand By avoiding these common pitfalls and embracing proactive strategies, brands can chart a course toward enduring success. BY Kelly Conkright Today, it feels like everybody has a brand. From major corporations to celebrities and young entrepreneurs, the digital landscape and social media have democratized brand … Continue reading 6 mistakes to avoid when building your brand
The federal government can help cities help immigrants. Here’s how
May 04, 2024 The federal government can help cities help immigrants. Here’s how Large cities such as New York, Miami, Denver, and Boston are struggling to house new arrivals and meet their basic needs. BY The Conversation Immigration has become a defining issue in the 2024 elections and a major challenge in many U.S. cities. Over … Continue reading The federal government can help cities help immigrants. Here’s how
Your iPhone is about to become an ‘AI phone.’ What to expect from Apple’s iOS 18
May 04, 2024 Your iPhone is about to become an ‘AI phone.’ What to expect from Apple’s iOS 18 If Apple launches an LLM that will run directly on the iPhone, as I expect it will, it’ll be a game changer for the entire AI chatbot industry. BY Michael Grothaus After a long delay, Apple is … Continue reading Your iPhone is about to become an ‘AI phone.’ What to expect from Apple’s iOS 18
Microsoft Recall, Johansson-Like AI Voice Overshadow Google Sandbox Concerns
Microsoft Recall, Johansson-Like AI Voice Overshadow Google Sandbox Concerns by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, May 22, 2024 Privacy is the topic of the day in my email inbox. Earlier this week Microsoft released a feature called Recall that takes screenshots of a user’s laptop every few seconds. The images are stored on the PC. … Continue reading Microsoft Recall, Johansson-Like AI Voice Overshadow Google Sandbox Concerns
3 key investing tips for early-career professionals
May 04, 2024 3 key investing tips for early-career professionals Young professionals who set up good investing habits can experience lifelong benefits. Here are the investing behaviors you should adopt early on. BY Emily Guy Birken The first full paycheck you receive as a newly minted adult often feels like the best kind of grownup independence—even … Continue reading 3 key investing tips for early-career professionals
Why leaders should never act like Elon Musk during a transition
May 04, 2024 Why leaders should never act like Elon Musk during a transition These steps can help leaders maintain high employee morale through a major transition, such as a merger or acquisition. BY Brenda Jacobsen It can be difficult to maintain high employee morale throughout a major transition, such as a merger or acquisition. Employees … Continue reading Why leaders should never act like Elon Musk during a transition