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fromwww.businessinsider.com
16 hours ago

I felt frustrated by my job search, so I decided to build my own business

Unemployment can be mentally challenging, but sharing personal experiences through content creation can connect with others facing similar struggles.
Atlanta Braves
fromDefector
13 hours ago

What Is A Strike | Defector

The Automated Ball-Strike system defines the strike zone based on a batter's height, eliminating human ambiguity in calling strikes.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromFortune
10 hours ago

Will you be my (work) friend? The new reality of making and keeping a work friend in the hybrid world | Fortune

Making friends at work is challenging in a remote environment but can alleviate loneliness and improve workplace relationships.
Remote teams
fromFood Drink Life
2 days ago

What Children Notice About Today's Workplace That Many Adults No Longer See

Children observe modern workdays filled with screens, calls, and interruptions, highlighting the changing nature of productivity and communication in remote setups.
Remote teams
fromFortune
10 hours ago

Will you be my (work) friend? The new reality of making and keeping a work friend in the hybrid world | Fortune

Making friends at work is challenging in a remote environment but can alleviate loneliness and improve workplace relationships.
Remote teams
fromFood Drink Life
2 days ago

What Children Notice About Today's Workplace That Many Adults No Longer See

Children observe modern workdays filled with screens, calls, and interruptions, highlighting the changing nature of productivity and communication in remote setups.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
14 hours ago

The Most Valuable Asset In Your Business Is One You Forgot You Own

Businesses often overlook leads labeled as 'dead,' which can be re-engaged to generate significant revenue.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
4 hours ago

California Assembly committee gives initial OK to state employee telework bill

Assembly Bill 1729 aims to protect California state workers' telework options and suspend the governor's return-to-office order.
fromFast Company
9 hours ago

Lowe's is spending $250 million to train blue collar workers

According to JLL's 2026 Global Data Center Outlook report, the global data center sector is expanding by about 14% a year, requiring a $3 trillion investment.
Fundraising
#propublica
Media industry
fromPoynter
8 hours ago

ProPublica's union staged a 24-hour strike over AI, job protections - Poynter

ProPublica workers staged a strike over contract negotiations, focusing on protections against layoffs in an AI-driven industry.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
14 hours ago

Unionized ProPublica staff are on strike over AI, layoffs, and wages

ProPublica employees are striking for 24 hours to negotiate key issues including AI use, job protections, and wages.
Media industry
fromPoynter
8 hours ago

ProPublica's union staged a 24-hour strike over AI, job protections - Poynter

ProPublica workers staged a strike over contract negotiations, focusing on protections against layoffs in an AI-driven industry.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
14 hours ago

Unionized ProPublica staff are on strike over AI, layoffs, and wages

ProPublica employees are striking for 24 hours to negotiate key issues including AI use, job protections, and wages.
#side-hustle
Online marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
17 hours ago

I make around $10,000 a month in revenue from my Amazon side hustle. It's still a good time to get started.

Michael Strahl successfully generates $10,000 monthly through Amazon's Influencer Program while balancing a full-time job and family life.
Online marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
17 hours ago

I make around $10,000 a month in revenue from my Amazon side hustle. It's still a good time to get started.

Michael Strahl successfully generates $10,000 monthly through Amazon's Influencer Program while balancing a full-time job and family life.
#ai
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago
Data science

The single economic variable that determines whether AI creates or destroys jobs - and why almost nobody is measuring it - Silicon Canals

Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era

Employers should consider a four-day work week as AI use increases, promoting worker benefits and adapting to changes in the workplace.
US politics
fromThe Verge
6 hours ago

OpenAI made economic proposals - here's what DC thinks of them

OpenAI proposes higher capital gains taxes on corporations using AI to fund a public safety net and support worker transition to human-centered jobs.
Data science
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The single economic variable that determines whether AI creates or destroys jobs - and why almost nobody is measuring it - Silicon Canals

The focus on task exposure in AI job discussions is misguided; demand elasticity is crucial for understanding employment impacts.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era

Employers should consider a four-day work week as AI use increases, promoting worker benefits and adapting to changes in the workplace.
Real estate
fromwww.dw.com
19 hours ago

Will AI doom office space to history?

Artificial intelligence is significantly impacting the commercial real estate sector, raising concerns about the future of human roles in advisory services.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

The Great AI Grift

Trump's AI Action Plan aims to establish U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence, prioritizing industry interests and technological infrastructure.
Women
fromForbes
1 day ago

New Research Shows Flexibility Is Shrinking - Right When Women Need It Most

Women have regained workforce participation post-pandemic, but recent return-to-office mandates have led to significant job losses among women.
#ai-impact
Higher education
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Forget white-collar jobs. AI is also displacing workers without college degrees

AI adoption is reshaping the labor market, impacting both college-educated and non-college-educated workers, particularly through changes in career pathways.
Data science
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The one dataset that could predict AI job displacement barely exists - and nobody is collecting it - Silicon Canals

Price elasticity is crucial for predicting AI's impact on jobs, yet reliable data on this variable is largely unavailable.
Higher education
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Forget white-collar jobs. AI is also displacing workers without college degrees

AI adoption is reshaping the labor market, impacting both college-educated and non-college-educated workers, particularly through changes in career pathways.
Data science
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The one dataset that could predict AI job displacement barely exists - and nobody is collecting it - Silicon Canals

Price elasticity is crucial for predicting AI's impact on jobs, yet reliable data on this variable is largely unavailable.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Why Your Company's Wellness Programs Keep Missing the Point

Disconnection in the workplace is often structural, not individual, and requires proper diagnosis to address effectively.
Relationships
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I run a business with my husband. We put our marriage first and don't let our egos get in the way here's my advice.

Prioritize marriage over business to ensure a healthy partnership while co-managing a business together.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

Adam W Is Taking Creator Strategy Off Screen And Into The Real World

Adam Waheed transitions to Chief Digital Officer at Stic, merging digital comedy with innovative advertising strategies.
Fashion & style
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

They Brought in $5K Per Weekend at Craft Fairs - Then $1.5M a Year - Thanks to an Unusual Business Model: 'Incredibly Fast Scale'

Chen and Wu launched Never Have I Ever, a beauty startup focused on wearable art, achieving $1.5 million in revenue and a 'Shark Tank' deal.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Want to know capitalism's endgame? Just look at private equity it has captured our everyday lives | Hettie O'Brien

Private equity is transforming nurseries in the UK, prioritizing profit over quality and accessibility in early childhood education.
Agile
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

Performance Management Training: A Strategic Guide For L&D Directors, Training Managers, And Learning Leaders

Performance management training equips leaders with skills to enhance employee growth through goal setting, feedback, and continuous development.
Django
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Dear Vicki: 'Annual performance reviews are disrupting my business. What could I do instead?'

Annual performance reviews disrupt business and can create negative feelings among staff.
Environment
fromNature
3 days ago

'Yes, we can': a blueprint for a clean economy and healthy society

A new 'clean' economy focused on sustainability can lead to a more efficient and prosperous society.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Fair Work Agency's priorities criticised days before its launch

Sharon Graham, the general secretary of Unite, stated that the priorities showed the agency was in danger of being a dead duck before it even begins. For too long, workers have borne the brunt of disreputable employers who have had carte blanche.
UK politics
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

In Japan, the robot isn't coming for your job; it's filling the one nobody wants | TechCrunch

Japan is rapidly adopting physical AI to address labor shortages and sustain productivity in its industrial sector.
#ai-integration
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago
Tech industry

Goodbye, middle managers. Hello, 'player-coaches' and 'org leads.'

Meta and Block are redefining managerial roles to embrace AI, with Meta introducing 'org leads' and Block using 'player-coaches'.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

One company's 'AI salary bump' is designed to end vague productivity mandates for good | Fortune

Omnisend incentivizes AI usage with salary increases for employees demonstrating effective AI integration in their workflows.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

One company's 'AI salary bump' is designed to end vague productivity mandates for good | Fortune

Omnisend incentivizes AI usage with salary increases for employees demonstrating effective AI integration in their workflows.
#entrepreneurship
Silicon Valley food
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

This 30-Year-Old Uber Employee Started a 'Scrappy' Side Hustle in Her Kitchen - It Hit $10K in 48 Hours: 'Never About Chasing a Trend'

Glabman created She's The Sauce to provide functional condiments while managing health issues, achieving $10,000 in revenue within 48 hours.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

How to Treat Your Successes Like Renewable Resources

Success can create pressure and lead to misaligned goals for entrepreneurs, making them feel obligated rather than fulfilled.
Silicon Valley food
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

This 30-Year-Old Uber Employee Started a 'Scrappy' Side Hustle in Her Kitchen - It Hit $10K in 48 Hours: 'Never About Chasing a Trend'

Glabman created She's The Sauce to provide functional condiments while managing health issues, achieving $10,000 in revenue within 48 hours.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

How to Treat Your Successes Like Renewable Resources

Success can create pressure and lead to misaligned goals for entrepreneurs, making them feel obligated rather than fulfilled.
Productivity
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Many productivity programs solve the wrong problem. This is what leaders should do instead

Organizations face work design problems rather than productivity issues, leading to temporary solutions that fail to address underlying conflicts in problem-solving approaches.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Young people more likely to leave for health reasons when in low-paid, insecure jobs'

Young people in the UK are leaving jobs for health reasons, particularly in insecure, low-paid sectors like hospitality and retail.
fromFast Company
5 days ago

The architecture world just got its second union

This contract, the second in the industry, sets a standard for workers at Sage and Coombe and beyond, according to Architectural Workers United, which has been instrumental in organizing efforts.
NYC startup
Careers
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

How To Empower Employees: 9 Effective Strategies For Managers

Employee empowerment enhances trust, initiative, and innovation, leading to greater organizational success and employee satisfaction.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

The Rise of Hybrid Work Models: How UK Businesses Are Adapting in 2026

Hybrid work models are becoming a permanent fixture in UK businesses, balancing remote flexibility with office benefits.
#ai-development
Careers
fromFast Company
5 hours ago

Why human capital is the ultimate moat in AI-first finance

A human-first approach to AI development prioritizes engineering talent as a strategic asset over traditional GPU-first strategies.
Careers
fromFast Company
5 hours ago

Why human capital is the ultimate moat in AI-first finance

A human-first approach to AI development prioritizes engineering talent as a strategic asset over traditional GPU-first strategies.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Growth Hacks Are Fading. Here's the Smarter Path to Success.

Brand discipline is essential for trust and growth in today's crowded markets, replacing aggressive growth hacks and urgency-driven tactics.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

How To Make Continuous Learning A Strategic Priority

A successful learning culture prioritizes learners, integrates learning into daily work, and is modeled by leadership to ensure engagement and impact.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Trending: employer housing benefits narrow affordability gaps

Private sector employers are increasingly offering housing benefits to help workers afford living closer to their jobs amid rising housing costs.
Women
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Why women leaders are ditching the old workplace rulebook-and winning because of it

Women are moving away from outdated leadership models that prioritize control and dominance, seeking autonomy and flexibility instead.
Higher education
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

The Economist Who Wants to Solve America's Wage Problem

Empowering workers and establishing mandatory wage standards across industries is essential for addressing wage inequality.
Agile
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Fractional leadership is the future. Here's how to make it work

Fractional executives have become a mainstream strategic solution for companies needing senior-level expertise without full-time commitments.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 week ago

You Don't Have to Be Unionized to Be United | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

The labor of this kind of organizing was invisible and deeply exhausting. In a precarious workplace, where a so-called 'performance review' could amount to job loss, organizing meant building a bridge while standing on it.
Social justice
Women in technology
fromFast Company
6 days ago

AI isn't just reshaping productivity and threatening to kill jobs. It's changing how we lead, communicate, and treat each other. It's also creating a new gender gap

Generative AI is reshaping communication, trust, and cultural interactions beyond productivity and efficiency concerns.
fromHarvard Business Review
1 week ago

Treat Nonprofits as Strategic Partners, Not Just Philanthropic Recipients

Most for-profit companies still confine nonprofit relationships to corporate philanthropy. Donations flow through foundations, annual reports highlight community contributions, and nonprofit engagement is framed as evidence of corporate responsibility.
Non-profit organizations
#ai-policy
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

OpenAI's vision for the AI economy: public wealth funds, robot taxes, and a four-day work week | TechCrunch

OpenAI proposes policy changes to address economic impacts of AI, focusing on wealth distribution, systemic risk reduction, and access to AI capabilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

OpenAI's vision for the AI economy: public wealth funds, robot taxes, and a four-day work week | TechCrunch

OpenAI proposes policy changes to address economic impacts of AI, focusing on wealth distribution, systemic risk reduction, and access to AI capabilities.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 days ago

How V Spehar built a news business from under a desk

News creators like Vitus Spehar are redefining journalism for younger audiences through engaging and accessible content on social media.
fromeLearning
1 week ago
Online learning

Why Corporate Training Programs Are Essential for Future-Ready Organizations - eLearning

Corporate training programs are essential for organizations to remain competitive, agile, and future-ready in a rapidly changing environment.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
12 hours ago

I've watched three generations enter the workforce, and what Gen Z calls "hustle culture" is what my generation simply called showing up - but before you dismiss that as boomer arrogance, there's something underneath it worth understanding - Silicon Canals

Generational differences in work ethic reflect changing economic realities and expectations around fulfillment and mental health in the workplace.
#ai-adoption
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

9 reasons AI isn't going to take your job (yet) | Fortune

Employers should approach AI adoption cautiously, as predictions about its impact on employment and capabilities have often been inaccurate.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

9 reasons AI isn't going to take your job (yet) | Fortune

Employers should approach AI adoption cautiously, as predictions about its impact on employment and capabilities have often been inaccurate.
NYC politics
fromNew York Daily News
3 weeks ago

Innovation to improve efficiency, not kill jobs

Unions protect workers from tech-driven automation that threatens livelihoods by requiring oversight of autonomous systems and maintaining workforce standards in transit industries.
fromApaonline
3 weeks ago

Good Work and Economic Democracy

Within the workplace, the content and conditions of work are largely controlled by employers who often have an interest in degrading the quality of work, both to increase productivity and to increase their control over employees in the workplace. Outside the workplace, employers have both an incentive and the power to undermine measures that would improve the quality of work through the political process.
Philosophy
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
2 weeks ago

Study: Social Enterprises Beat Corporate Sustainability in Farmer Well-Being

The study frames each of the models as 'emerging strategies' that can either complement or serve as alternatives to well-known sustainability certification schemes such as Organic, Fairtrade or Rainforest Alliance.
Online Community Development
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
4 days ago

Continuous Learning Cultures: What High Performing Organizations Do Differently

Organizations must adopt a continuous learning culture to keep pace with rapid changes in technology and evolving job roles.
Careers
fromFast Company
16 hours ago

Are you paying a 'ghost tax' when looking for a job? 37% of employment seekers fall into this common trap

The job market is plagued by ghost jobs, leading to wasted time and money for job seekers.
Remote teams
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

From microshifting to coffee badging: whatever happened to just doing your job?

Microshifting revolutionizes work by promoting flexible, non-linear work patterns for better work-life balance.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

6 Low-Cost Business Ideas That Are Perfect for Families

Small businesses, comprising 99.9% of U.S. firms, thrive on family collaboration and digital-first models, reducing startup costs and enhancing accessibility.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Getting laid off changes your perception of work forever. Here's how

Repeated layoffs can lead to trauma, identity loss, and a cynical view of work, making it essential to understand the reasons behind frequent layoffs.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Sam Altman Says AI Will Soon Cause Widespread Job Loss. His Solution Is 'Robot Taxes' and Wealth Sharing.

Sam Altman warns that capitalism cannot handle the impending disruptions from AI superintelligence and proposes a new social contract for America.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

The Best Way to Get Business Is to Give Business - Here's Why

Helping others succeed leads to stronger business opportunities and builds trust, which is more effective than aggressive pursuit.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The workers secretly influencing their companies' AI usage

Estefania Angel noticed that while her company helped other enterprises set up AI, it did not use those systems internally. She began using AI apps in Slack, Outlook, and Google to track assignments, which garnered attention from her superiors.
Artificial intelligence
fromMoneywise
5 days ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

If the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, I'll be happy if they only stayed at $4 a gallon. This situation is bound to impact budgets for commuters significantly.
Remote teams
Remote teams
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Gig workers in 50+ countries are filming themselves doing chores to train humanoid robots for $15 an hour - Silicon Canals

A new gig economy is emerging where workers film household tasks to train humanoid robots, highlighting economic disparities in compensation versus value extracted.
Careers
fromRemotive Blog
17 hours ago

How to Land a Remote Job in 2026

Remote hiring has shifted from a competition problem to a credibility problem, complicating the hiring process for candidates.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Tech companies are cutting jobs and betting on AI. The payoff is far from guaranteed

Tech workers face job insecurity as AI investments lead to significant layoffs across major companies, despite AI's current limitations in replacing human roles.
Careers
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When a Strong Performer Resists the System

Great managers enforce systems consistently, ensuring accountability and team cohesion, regardless of individual performance levels.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

There's a lot of desperation': skilled older workers turn to AI training to stay afloat

Ciriello lost his job and couldn't find work for nearly a year, leading to significant financial hardship for his family, who lived in motels and later in a car.
Careers
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

AI angst mutates into 'FOBO' as Fear of Becoming Obsolete fuels quiet resistance across the economy | Fortune

FOBO, the Fear of Becoming Obsolete, reflects workers' anxiety about AI-driven job relevance rather than traditional job loss.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Laid off? Lean on your relationships, not your network

Job cuts due to AI are rising, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships before layoffs occur.
Careers
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Are You Struggling to Keep Up With Change at Work?

Most workers are experiencing multiple significant changes simultaneously, leading to various states of change fatigue.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

No mediocre worker is safe the bar for keeping your job just went up

Companies are replacing underperforming employees with better talent due to constrained hiring budgets and a focus on maximizing performance.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

9 things people who command respect at work do that have nothing to do with their title or seniority - Silicon Canals

Respect at work is earned through listening and accountability, not through titles or positions.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

I used to advise companies on what to pay people. Here are 4 myths you should ignore when negotiating your salary.

Negotiation success relies more on personal value and offers than on market research or salary data.
Careers
fromDear Media
6 days ago

How to Re-Enter the Workforce After a Career Break

You have more to offer than you think; focus on your strengths and take action in your job search.
Careers
fromBig Think
6 days ago

Why don't Walmart workers walk away from low pay? Monopsony.

Walmart workers find it difficult to leave their jobs despite low wages, challenging the belief that low-paying jobs are easy to replace.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

There's Only One Way to Get More Money at Work. Some People Absolutely Refuse to Do It.

Many people do not negotiate their salaries, often accepting initial offers due to fear of appearing greedy.
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

The Management Practices That Make Employee Ownership Pay Off

U.S. worker engagement has stagnated for decades, with more than two-thirds of workers feeling detached or disengaged. To reverse the trend, many executives have strived to build an "ownership culture," hoping personal responsibility will drive productivity. Yet most omit the most vital ingredient, actual ownership. We spent the past four years studying companies that committed to this missing piece, extending equity to all employees.
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