April 20, 2024 How leaders can be vulnerable on social media without being TMI oversharers Press releases won’t make people want to work with you. Bring your personality into every post and share your struggles and triumphs. Here’s how to do it. BY Kim Rittberg “You have to be more vulnerable.” What does that actually mean? … Continue reading How leaders can be vulnerable on social media without being TMI oversharers
April 17, 2024 California’s $20 minimum wage is official. Now some fast-food workers say their hours are being cut Two workers talk about the fight for a higher minimum wage, and the changes they’ve seen since its implementation on April 1. Laura Reyes was in the middle of her shift as a cook at Burger … Continue reading California’s $20 minimum wage is official. Now some fast-food workers say their hours are being cut
By Anna-Louise Jackson March 11, 2024 Once a darling of social media marketers, Canva is making creatives of us all. In addition to expanding its geographic footprint—Brazil users now constitute its second-largest market—the Australian design software company is reaching employees in decidedly noncreative roles. Consider this: Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, … Continue reading Canva’s growth is being driven by a new workplace dynamic: We’re all designers now
By Featured January 22, 2024 Fear often silences our questions at work, leaving us adrift in uncertainty, and often reduces productivity. But what if you could unlock a healthier, vibrant work atmosphere by becoming more proficient with inquiry? Forget the whispers of “incompetent” or “uninformed.” Asking questions isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a … Continue reading This is how to stop being afraid to ask questions at work
By Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram January 12, 2024 Critique and criticism may seem deceptively similar, but they diverge significantly in tone, intent, focus, level of detail, and delivery. Critique is a constructive endeavor, offering guidance and opportunities for improvement, while criticism often feels negative and judgmental. Critique centers on the work at hand, … Continue reading How to give critique—without being critical
By Michael Grothaus December 07, 2023 Unfortunately, ghosting just doesn’t happen in the dating world. The practice is quite common in the professional world when it comes to job hunting. Talk to any recruiter and you’re likely to hear stories about how they had a promising candidate for a position, but that candidate just … Continue reading Employers, this is why you’re being ghosted by job seekers. There are ways to make it stop
Sam Altman reinstated as OpenAI CEO five days after being fired An initial three-man board with one original member has been appointed to create a permanent board. Steve Dent Reporter Updated Wed, Nov 22, 2023 Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Sam Altman is returning to OpenAI as CEO after his firing five days ago launched the company … Continue reading Sam Altman is reinstated as OpenAI CEO five days after being fired
By Shalene Gupta October 31, 2023 Today, AI is evolving at a lightning pace, leaving everyone else scrambling to catch up as they wonder what the future will bring and, more specifically, how AI will impact jobs. Job search website Indeed surveyed over 7,000 employees and human resource professionals in seven countries (U.S., U.K., … Continue reading Minority groups in countries around the world are worried about AI being a threat to jobs
Bandcamp loses half its staff after being bought by Songtradr Only 58 of Bandcamp’s employees received a contract offer to stay on. Mariella Moon Updated Tue, Oct 17, 2023 Flashpop via Getty Images Half of Bandcamp’s employees have lost their jobs following the company’s acquisition by Songtradr, according to SFGate and Variety. Songtradr spokesperson … Continue reading Bandcamp loses half its staff after being bought by Songtradr
By Clint Rainey October 16, 2023 Charlie Javice, the 31-year-old charged with defrauding JPMorgan of $175 million with her student-aid startup Frank, is now arguing that the bank and Department of Justice have been working in tandem to kneecap her legal team’s criminal defense. Back in April, the U.S. Attorney for New York’s Southern … Continue reading Former tech CEO being sued for defrauding JPMorgan has hit back with dramatic allegations
