Motivational

Motivational

Transforming Workplace Culture Starts with Belonging

Humans are hard-wired for connection—we want to belong to something greater than ourselves. And for many people, that “greater something” is the workplace, says Beth Kaplan, author of Braving the Workplace: Belonging at the Breaking Point. With new work structures established in the 20th century, including the 40-hour work week, minimum wage requirements, and the […]

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Business Insider Lays Off 21% of Staff to Focus on AI and Digital Innovation

On Thursday, Business Insider revealed plans to reduce its total workforce by 21%, citing a new editorial direction and an increased focus on artificial intelligence. Business Insider restructures to prioritize high-performing content CEO Barbara Peng explained in an internal message to employees this week that the restructuring will “touch every department” and aims to prioritize

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The Ultimate Onboarding Checklist: Setting New Hires Up for Success

Hiring the right employee matters. But making sure they’re equipped to do their job well arguably matters more.  According to research from Gallup, 70% of employees with “exceptional” onboarding experiences described their jobs as “the best possible.” Additionally, these employees were 2.6 times more likely to be “extremely satisfied in their workplace.” Onboarding—the process of

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Gen Z Is Embracing Blue-Collar Careers for Freedom and Financial Security in the AI Age

Today’s graduates are entering a job market in flux, as AI-driven automation casts doubt over the future of many professions, both skilled and low-skilled. This uncertainty is encouraging many Gen Z workers to look again at blue-collar careers, which are often viewed as more resilient and bulletproof to technological change. 42% of Gen Zers are

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Leadership Is Dead; Long Live ‘Teamship’

There’s no shortage of leadership theories out there, whether it’s the leader as coach or the charisma-based focus of the “transformational” system. Some theories even reorient the idea of leadership itself, challenging what it means to head up a team. For entrepreneurs looking to avoid age-old pitfalls, one such option is the idea of “teamship”

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JPMorgan Banks on Returning to Brick and Mortar Branches to Attract Affluent Customers

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is going back to basics, opening 14 sleek new financial centers in a bid to draw in America’s top earners—offering a secure, familiar place to build and protect their fortunes. How JPMorgan is targeting America’s wealthiest clients The new locations, acquired during JPMorgan’s 2023 takeover of First Republic, are in some

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How to Not Be Nervous for a Presentation: 14 Techniques That Work

That nervous feeling many people get just as they’re about to deliver a presentation is completely normal—and even happens to some of the best public speakers. Here’s what happens behind the scenes. The part of your brain that is responsible for fear (the amygdala) senses a threat. In this case, the threat is your audience

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Does Your Degree Still Matter? Rethinking Success in a Changing World

Not too long ago, the college degree was a golden ticket—a symbol of intelligence, capability and a clear step toward professional success. Employers sought it out, parents expected it and job descriptions made it mandatory. But times have shifted, and so has the value of that once-essential credential. Does your degree still matter in a

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This Immersive Business School Exercise Unexpectedly Revealed My Insecurities—and Helped Me Become a Better Leader

Growing up I had a clear definition of what I thought a leader was: a person who is confident, decisive, unshakeable. The person who makes the tough calls, never gives up their position. And coming into my own as a woman leader, I felt I had to be even stronger than what my perception was

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