Strategy

Future of Work 2023-09-01T15:16:09Z
Francisco Tezen - CEO of A Better Chance

The CEO of an education nonprofit says the solution to quiet quitting and back-to-office blues starts with DEI

Francisco Tezén, the CEO of A Better Chance, thinks of DEI like any other part of the business: as a startup cost that needs metrics for success.
Tech 2023-09-01T01:12:06Z
KPMG

KPMG is making a $2 billion bet on AI. It's another example of big changes that are coming to the workplace.

KPMG advises businesses around the world. It's teaming with Microsoft to bring AI to more of them. Get ready for the new tech to spread even faster.
Media 2023-08-30T17:19:00Z
A white text bubble set against a brown background chomps a row of apps that are being threatened by groupchats from right to left--Be Real, Instagram and TikTok.

It's not just you — no one is posting on social media anymore

Social media is on the decline. Instagram is all ads. No one's posting on BeReal. TikTok is for influencers. The new place for sharing: group chats.
Retail 2023-08-29T16:53:41Z

How Walmart CEO Doug McMillon went from unloading Walmart trucks as teen to earning $25.7 million a year while modernizing the company

Learn how McMillon went from a teenager unloading trucks at Walmart's distribution center to one of the world's most powerful people.
Economy 2023-08-28T17:34:58Z

A new study makes it official: Women are always the wrong age for employers

Researchers found that women faced age discrimination at every age. Too young, having babies, too old — women are never the right age at work.
Tech 2023-08-25T18:22:31Z

In leaked recording, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy wouldn't share data for his controversial RTO mandate. Said it was a 'judgement' call, like launching AWS.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy defends controversial return-to-office policy by comparing it to AWS launch.
Economy 2023-08-21T09:28:01Z

How private lenders have left millions of college students with no hope for the future

How the booming market for private loans saddled millions of students with $136 billion in debt that can't be forgiven and left them with no hope.
Science 2023-08-21T08:30:45Z

Here's what happens when you break up with a narcissist

There are a number of tactics you should expect when you split up with a narcissist, and they won't go without a fight.
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Economy 2023-08-17T09:28:01Z

The fight over 'return to office' policies has a dirty downside

Companies bragging about their climate goals are ending remote work and forcing employees back to the office, which will exacerbate global warming.
Real Estate 2023-08-16T09:22:02Z

Meet the housing influencers 'hacking' their way to real-estate riches

Social media sparked a rise in popularity for "house hacking," a fancy new term for buying a home and bringing on roommates to pay for the mortgage.
Economy 2023-08-14T10:00:02Z

AI is going to eliminate way more jobs than anyone realizes

AI is a tsunami about to upend the global economy, throwing 300 million jobs into mayhem and forcing half the workforce to learn new skills.
Tech 2023-08-09T20:29:09Z

Who is MrBeast? Meet the 25-year-old YouTube star who's famous for giving away millions of dollars to strangers.

Who is MrBeast? His ambitious challenges helped grow his YouTube channel to 131 million subscribers. Now his company is suing his burger partner.
Strategy 2023-08-09T19:34:20Z

20 lottery winners who lost it all — as someone in Florida just won the $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot

A ticket sold in Florida won the $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot. But for some past lottery winners, life became worse after snagging the win.
Tech 2023-08-04T14:56:13Z

33 of the biggest failed products from the world's biggest companies

From Nintendo's Virtual Boy to Amazon's Fire phone, even the biggest companies can have major flops. Here are some of the notable disappointments.
Real Estate 2023-08-02T09:23:01Z

Crappy real-estate agents are costing homebuyers millions

It's way too easy to become a real estate agent, posing a threat to both consumers and experienced Realtors.
Economy 2023-08-01T09:37:01Z

'I take the rest of the day off': How employees are secretly using AI to duck out early

A lot of people are secretly using tools like ChatGPT to get ahead at work — even though their companies have banned AI.
Careers 2023-07-31T19:49:19Z

The 5 best — and worst — states to retire in 2023, ranked

Iowa ranked as the best state to retire in thanks to its high affordability and lack of crime, while Florida didn't even crack the top five.
Careers 2023-07-31T16:55:09Z

I left my teaching job and went to Costco. I thought I'd only work there temporarily, but now I've climbed its corporate ladder and make more money — I feel safe here.

Quitting teaching to work full-time at Costco was one of the best decisions I made. I'm not going back and leaving teaching has made me much happier.
Economy 2023-07-31T09:25:01Z

The strange, sad side effect of side hustles

Hobbies are no longer hobbies when they require you file taxes. That's just a job.
Strategy 2023-07-28T12:44:08Z

Employees with agreeable personalities are more appreciated in the workplace since the pandemic, a study says

A University of London study examined the Big Five personality traits at work and found that agreeableness is more helpful than previously thought.
Science 2023-07-26T15:27:01Z

The psychological reasons why you fall in love with your colleagues

Sometimes the strong bond between colleagues can turn into something more — but there are risks to consider.
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Careers 2023-07-26T09:00:01Z

I do the bare minimum at work and set hard boundaries. After being taken advantage of by a previous employer, I don't owe my new job anything.

After being overworked and underpaid at a previous job, this executive says they set hard boundaries and won't take on new responsibilities if they're not compensated.
Strategy 2023-07-23T17:16:33Z

Mark Cuban says he avoids wasting time at work, and that meetings are the main culprit

The billionaire investor and "Shark Tank" star would rather come to a solution via email, and he's not the only boss who believes meetings waste time.
Strategy 2023-07-21T10:39:58Z

High-earners could save 40% of their salary by moving from New York to Texas because of cheaper living costs and lower tax rates, report says

Americans making six-figure salaries can be taxed between 37% and 45% in New York but are only taxed 27% to 35% in Texas, per SmartAsset.
Science 2023-07-20T14:28:51Z

17 red flags to look out for on a first date that could indicate someone is wrong for you — or even toxic

Dating is complicated, nerve-wracking, and time consuming, so it's good to have an idea if someone is right or wrong for you from the first meeting.
Strategy 2023-07-20T09:00:01Z

3 travel agents for the world's wealthiest people share exactly where the 1% are traveling this summer, from Botswana to the Côte d'Azur

Goodbye, Mykonos. The 1% are jetting off to Paros and the Galapagos islands for "surf-and-turf travel," hotel buyouts, and private-island trips this year.
Careers 2023-07-19T20:28:22Z

Alexis Ohanian says you'll never achieve a perfect work-life balance. He's right.

Serena Williams' husband was right on the money when he said there's no such thing as a perfectly even split between your career and home life.
Strategy 2023-07-19T09:00:00Z

I finally landed a 6-figure book deal after 20 years of trying to become an author. Here's how I did it.

Melissa Petro has worked as a freelance writer for a decade. She sold her book to an editor at Putnam Books, a division of Penguin Random House.
Tech 2023-07-18T09:53:00Z

The dirty little secret that could bring down Big Tech

New research reveals that Silicon Valley uses predatory pricing to crush competitors and scam investors — evidence the government can use to bust up tech monopolies.
Strategy 2023-07-18T09:30:00Z

Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian shares his daily routine and why true work-life balance doesn't exist: 'I don't think anyone can really accomplish that'

Alexis Ohanian says he doesn't think anyone can accomplish work-life balance and he relies on the discipline of routines to keep himself grounded.
Strategy 2023-07-18T09:00:00Z

I tried and failed to be a morning person. Instead of fighting my body, I wake up later and have more productive days.

Shoshanna Hecht, a personal coach, says she redefined success for herself by rejecting morning-productivity myths and finding her own rhythm.
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Science 2023-07-17T11:40:48Z

Here's how to stop an argument with a narcissist from spinning out of control

Things can escalate very quickly when dealing with a narcissist, as they struggle with having positive feelings about someone they are mad at.
Tech 2023-07-17T09:25:00Z

Gen Z is headed for a career calamity

ChatGPT is commandeering the tasks that young employees rely on to advance their careers. That's going to crush Gen Z's career path.
Entrepreneurship 2023-07-16T11:55:00Z

I'm a CEO who wakes up at 3:45 a.m. without an alarm clock. These 11 sleep hacks helped me become a better leader.

Michael Koch, CEO of HubKonnect said he's mastered getting the perfect night's rest in six hours because of the sleep environment that he's created.
Careers 2023-07-15T12:00:00Z

Elon Musk has added a sixth company to his roster with the launch of xAI. Here's a look at his management style over the years.

Elon Musk's employees have said he's prone to micromanaging and "rage-firing" and his biographer recently said he occasionally goes into "demon mode."
Strategy 2023-07-14T09:00:00Z

I was careless and spent way too much on my Maui vacation. Here are 7 ways I could have saved money.

Jesse Collier spent more on her trip to Maui than she did on her three-week European honeymoon. She shares practical ways she could've been smarter with her money.
Media 2023-07-13T18:26:15Z

Bob Iger's new Disney contract gives him 2 more years to protect his legacy and find the right successor this time: 'There is more work to be done'

Finding a strong successor remains a priority for Iger, but one former Disney exec suggested the CEO is also motivated by a drive to preserve his legacy.
Strategy 2023-07-12T09:00:00Z

Procrastination isn't about time management, it's an emotional issue. Here are 4 ways to overcome it.

Author Petr Ludwig says procrastination happens due to a lack of intrinsic motivation, willpower, and fear of failure.
Strategy 2023-07-11T18:05:43Z

13 signs you're smarter than you think you are

Smart people tend to sell themselves short. But many intelligent people tend to have these traits in common.
Tech 2023-07-11T14:59:05Z

The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes, the former Theranos CEO whose prison term has been shortened by 2 years

Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes was sentenced to 11.25 years in a women's prison in Bryan, Texas, but BOP records show her term has been shortened 2 years.
Economy 2023-07-11T09:23:00Z

Remote work is having a huge — and unexpected — effect on women’s careers

Millions of women were driven out of the workforce during the pandemic. Now they've come roaring back in record numbers.
Strategy 2023-07-10T16:05:38Z

The best way to evaluate top and low performers during annual reviews, according to a Kellogg MBA professor

Performance reviews are incredibly important to businesses and organizations. George Georgiadis explains the best way to evaluate individuals.
Media 2023-07-10T15:51:55Z

Golf found the next Tiger Woods, but there's one hurdle that could take her down

Rose Zhang has arrived, and with her is a level of hype and awe that had been reserved for Tiger Woods. But now comes the hard part.
Tech 2023-07-10T10:02:00Z

Inside the perverse system of 'lazy management' that's destroying the tech industry

Tech executives and investors have claimed that loafing employees are dragging down companies. But experts say the real problem is "lazy management."
Strategy 2023-07-10T01:11:12Z

What is a microaggression? 15 things people think are fine to say at work — but are actually racist, sexist, or offensive.

Microaggressions and unconscious bias are everywhere. We identified some of the most common, and what to say or do instead.
Economy 2023-07-09T10:28:00Z

Wall Street's years of work-from-home partying in the Hamptons are finally over

I went to the Wall Street's favorite summer spot to see how the banking class is faring — and the mood right now is grim
Strategy 2023-07-06T09:00:00Z

After hating on Taylor Swift for years, I've now spent $8,000 on her Eras Tour. I finally understand the hype.

Erin Wickham, 34, found Taylor Swift's pop-bubblegum persona annoying for over 10 years, but is now a die-hard 'Swiftie.' One song changed her mind.
Economy 2023-07-05T09:29:00Z

Meet the Wall Street scaremongers who were totally wrong about an 'imminent recession'

Wall Street fearmongers keep warning that a recession and stock market crash are just around the corner. It's time to start ignoring them.
Retail 2023-07-04T09:30:00Z

7 slang terms you'll only hear at Trader Joe's, according to current and former employees

Have you heard these Trader Joe's slang terms before? These current and former employees weigh in on their secret language.
Strategy 2023-07-02T12:30:00Z

A management professor shares how to resolve time-wasting conflicts between coworkers — without punishment

Clinical professor Cynthia Wang said the most important thing leaders can do is prevent people from becoming instigators in the first place.
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