August 24, 2024 4 successful leaders on the lessons they wish they learned earlier Executives recall the key lessons they wish they had learned earlier in their careers. BY Matthew C. Meade Reflecting on my career journey, one crucial lesson stands out: Embracing discomfort is essential for growth. For over five years, I thrived in one … Continue reading 4 successful leaders on the lessons they wish they learned earlier
August 23, 2024 Why leaders shouldn’t focus on creating a corporate culture—and what they should build instead An emotional intelligence expert explains how building a sense of community can help companies increase employee engagement, boost worker mental health, and more. BY Harvey Deutschendorf Leaders often preach about the importance of building a healthy company culture. Understandably, … Continue reading Why leaders shouldn’t focus on creating a corporate culture—and what they should build instead
July 31, 2024 80% of managers say they use layoffs as a soft firing, and not for cost-cutting According to a new survey, business leaders have used layoffs to head off lawsuits and avoid hurting employees’ feelings, among other reasons. BY Shalene Gupta Technically, layoffs occur because a company is cost-cutting or restructuring, and not through … Continue reading 80% of managers say they use layoffs as a soft firing, and not for cost-cutting
Visa Grabs Performance – Whether Or Not They Admit It by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, June 18, 2024 The power of small steps to make big things happen is the theme of Visa’s latest ad campaign, which acknowledges all who have set goals and strived to achieve them. This can be relevant to someone … Continue reading Visa Grabs Performance – Whether Or Not They Admit It
June 16, 2024 The 6 questions leaders need to ask before they make any policy change In 1969, 22 years after sailing his balsa raft 4,300 miles across the Pacific Ocean to Polynesia, explorer Thor Heyerdahl set off on a new adventure, attempting to cross the Atlantic in a papyrus reed boat modeled after ancient … Continue reading The 6 questions leaders need to ask before they make any policy change
June 05, 2024 5 critical skills they didn’t teach you in college Want a job, grads? It’s time to look at more than just your degree. BY Nacho De Marco Congratulations, new college grads! You’ve worked hard. You’ve faced some remarkable challenges, including a global pandemic that shut down most of the world for long stretches … Continue reading 5 critical skills they didn’t teach you in college
June 05, 2024 American Airlines flight attendants offered 17% pay bump. It’s less than what they wanted American Airlines’ flight attendants say they have not had a pay raise in over five years and have asked for an immediate raise of about 33%. BY Reuters American Airlines has offered its flights attendants immediate wage increases of … Continue reading American Airlines flight attendants offered 17% pay bump. It’s less than what they wanted
May 18, 2024 Microfeminism: On TikTok, women share the little ways they fight sexism in the workplace On social media, hundreds of videos with millions of views hope to chip away at the ingrained gender norms that hurt women in their careers, by encouraging small daily acts of protest. BY Sarah Bregel In 2024, women are … Continue reading Microfeminism: On TikTok, women share the little ways they fight sexism in the workplace
April 24, 2024 Airlines were just put on notice over ‘surprise junk fees’: 4 new rules they will have to follow Disclosing fees and curbing sly sales tactics that leave travelers paying more are among guidelines laid out by the Department of Transportation. BY Sam Becker The Biden administration’s war against junk fees has taken to … Continue reading Airlines were just put on notice over ‘surprise junk fees’: 4 new rules they will have to follow
April 24, 2024 Too many women are working through their high menstrual pain instead of taking the time off they need Inequality is about more than just pay. A new survey reveals stark realities for women at work across 10 different countries. BY Shalene Gupta The gender wage gap has narrowed to women earning 92 cents … Continue reading Too many women are working through their high menstrual pain instead of taking the time off they need
