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How to stay calm on a hectic day
First job? Lean into emotional intelligence to thrive
Over half of working moms have missed work due to lack of sleep
How to build trust at a new job
The death of the daily commute (and why some parents kinda miss it)
Why you should stop asking what jobs are coming next
Hate your job, but can’t quit? Try this
Employers are blindsiding candidates with AI interviews—and scaring them off
How to figure out if AI is making you more productive
Somehow, new college grads are optimistic amid a brutal job market
How to master the ‘just a chat’ job interview
Why you should stop asking ‘why’ at work
The simple mental habit every high-performer shares
What to say when someone compliments you at work
4 Stoic rules to master your emotions at work
The rise of getting stoned with your coworkers
Want to improve your work relationships? Try this
Where are new grads finding job opportunities?
To thrive in the age of AI, don’t reinvent yourself. Try this instead
You can’t be disconnected at home and magically connected at work
LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer on how to get ahead in the age of AI
These 4 habits boost performance during uncertain times
If you lose your job to AI, it’s even harder to bounce back
The best and worst questions to ask at the end of a job interview
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AI is displacing workers without college degrees
A new report reveals how AI will fracture the career pathways that workers without college degrees have long relied on for upward mobility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gen Z wants their job to cover GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
Nearly half of Gen Z says company coverage of weight-loss drugs would determine which jobs they take. And they’re not the only ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 tips from a cognitive scientist on how to beat decision fatigue
Decision fatigue drains your mental energy. Here are three simple strategies to stay sharp and make smarter choices all day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers
As stricter return‑to‑office mandates take hold, new data shows remote workers reversing their pandemic‑era migration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Big Tech is still laying people off via mass email
Oracle reportedly just kicked off major job cuts—and notified all affected employees through an email signed by ‘Oracle Leadership.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How (and why) to give your team time to think
It’s not a luxury. It’s a strategic necessity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stop thinking about work earlier today to be more productive tomorrow
But that’s not always possible in the age of remote work and always-on expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Study finds asking AI for advice could be making you a worse person
Just one interaction with an AI could lower your willingness to apologize or take accountability for harm done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
You’re suddenly told to work from home tomorrow. Are you about to get fired over Zoom?
Some Meta employees were reportedly asked to work from home on Wednesday—right before the company announced layoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What to do if your employer is requiring you to use AI
More companies now expect employees to utilize artificial intelligence tools at work. The key is understanding where AI adds value and where it doesn’t. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Everything you’re doing about work stress is wrong. Here’s what to do instead
How to master the art of joyful rebellion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Made a mistake at work? Here’s how to fix it in three easy steps
What’s the ‘AVP’ strategy and how does it work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How leaders and managers can befriend their inner critic and get ahead at work
Obeying that voice without question isn’t healthy. But ignoring it completely isn’t recommended either. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Want a promotion? Ask yourself these three questions
Here’s how to evaluate your readiness, your organization’s situation, and whether the right opportunity actually exists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can you get fired for calling your CEO a ‘rich jerk’? This company says yes
In a recent hearing, the National Labor Relations Board argued that software company Atlassian illegally fired an employee for criticizing the CEO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sleep is the new management flex
Hustle Culture is costing companies more than it’s delivering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meet the man whose side hustle is testing side hustles
He’s tried everything from print-on-demand T-shirt schemes to peddling newsletters. Here’s what he’s learned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The hidden problem with feeling ‘overworked and underpaid’
It’s easy to blame a broken system. The harder—and often more profitable—move is auditing your real impact, skills, and leverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why your best ideas get ignored during meetings
Great ideas don’t fail because they’re wrong. They fail because they arrive at the wrong moment or threaten the group dynamic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Workers are too afraid of layoffs to take PTO
Some fear vacation time will put them on the chopping block, but powering through might be doing them more harm than good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The case for bringing your ‘whole self’ to work
So long as your ‘self’ is actually whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to make your career ‘future forward’
The world changes—and so must your habits, if you want to stay successful. Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 signs your meetings have a culture problem
Meetings are an opportunity to shape how your team feels—and not enough leaders are taking advantage of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Your employees aren’t disengaged. They’ve got screen fatigue
The data isn’t just about eye health—it’s about how modern work has been designed, and what leaders choose to normalize Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is it time to update your career goals? (And if so, how?)
Periodically taking stock of your values can help you adjust your goals over the long term to find success and satisfaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to apply an abundance mentality to your work
Just as the concept works for nations, it can also work for individuals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices