Google exec's 'most important lesson' from navigating the Great Recession is smart advice today
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How pharmaceutical companies are training their workers on AI
Seeking more efficient drug development, pharmaceutical giants and startups are encouraging AI fluency and in some cases offering training for it.
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The surprising truth about low performers
Studies show that firing low performing employees doesn't "raise the bar" — it actually lowers performance
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Stephen A. Smith's reported $100 million payday is a lesson in knowing your worth
When negotiating pay, Stephen A. Smith advises being "fully aware" of the market and what you bring to the table — and having numbers to back it up.
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'Traditional PR is dead': Inside Lulu Cheng Meservey's radical in-your-face playbook
Meet PR's fiercest pitbull — and the big-name clients who love her, from Sam Altman to Bari Weiss.
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The playbook for luxury fashion marketing has evolved — 6 strategies can help brands survive the industry's slowdown
Luxury fashion experts say brands should focus their marketing on collaboration, craftsmanship, and experiences to succeed amid economic headwinds.
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How software companies are developing AI agents and preparing their employees for the next wave of generative AI
Companies like Intuit, Asana, Salesforce, and ServiceNow are leading the way in agentic-AI development.
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Is venting about your job on LinkedIn actually a good idea? An ex-VP of HR says it depends on how you construct it.
Ex-VP of HR at Microsoft Chris Williams shared how venting on LinkedIn and other social media platforms can backfire and when it can be a success.
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The secret of business success
A study of 50 million companies reveals why some thrive — and others fail
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Getting a Musk-style request from your boss? How to manage up and show your work.
Elon Musk's email to federal employees highlights the importance of showing your work.
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Why famed investor Charlie Munger once told Costco it's important to 'stick to our knitting'
A member of Costco's board for more than a quarter century, the late Charlie Munger said it should keep doing what it's always been doing.
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The résumé and cold reach-out template a Googler used to land a software engineering job
Google software engineer Goutam Nair told BI that a good résumé and a solid networking connection were both key to landing the job.
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Meta's 'low performers' are fighting back on LinkedIn
After Mark Zuckerberg dissed their work, Meta's 'low performers' are clapping back
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How to avoid being labeled an 'underperformer,' according to the ex-VP of HR at Microsoft
An ex-VP of HR at Microsoft said to avoid being labeled an underperformer, workers should try to make themselves well-known in four ways.
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'Disagree and commit': The famous Jeff Bezos phrase that's making a comeback
Jeff Bezos has famously used the phrase "disagree and commit," which echoes the Intel CEO Andy Grove's work culture philosophy.
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Tips for handling conflicts in the workplace, according to experts
Navigating conflicts at work can be awkward or stressful, but there are steps you can take to try to defuse difficult situations.
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They inherited billions from their parents. They don't want it.
They only had one weekend to give away $100 million of their inheritance. But first, karaoke.
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Returning to the office? Keep these workplace etiquette tips in mind.
Remote workers returning to the office may need to reacclimate. Etiquette experts gave some advice and reminders for a smooth transition back.
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The list of CEOs voicing support for their companies' DEI initiatives is growing
Christian Sewing, the CEO of Deutsche Bank, is the latest to express support for his company's DEI initiatives.
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Recruiters share their favorite questions to ask in job interviews — and how candidates should answer them
BI asked a handful of recruiters for their go-to questions to ask in job interviews and what a candidate's answer can reveal.
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What Trump revoking the Equal Employment Opportunity executive order means for businesses and workers
Trump on Tuesday rolled back the 60-year-old Equal Employment Opportunity executive order. Here's what that means for businesses and workers.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook's daily routine starts before 5 a.m., a time of the day he can 'control the most'
Apple CEO Tim Cook's daily routine includes waking before 5 a.m., drinking Diet Mountain Dew during the day, and holding marathon meetings.
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Recruiters share the red flags they look out for in job candidates
Some red flags recruiters look for are using AI-generated application materials, bad-mouthing past employers, and not knowing enough about the job.
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Leaders from IBM, Accenture, Mastercard, and more share their top 3 predictions for how the workplace will evolve in 2025
Workforce Innovation board members discussed the trends they expect to see in 2025 and the advice they'd give business leaders to prepare for them.
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Worried you're applying to a 'ghost job' that doesn't really exist? Here are some ways to tell.
"Ghost jobs" can waste applicants' time and sour them on the company going forward. Here are a few indicators candidates should watch for.
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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.
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The green flags in job candidates that 6 recruiting pros look for during interviews
Recruiters told us their green flags in job candidates include asking thoughtful questions, showing accountability, and more.
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Sorry, Jamie Dimon — remote work is here to stay
Amazon and JPMorgan want to turn back the clock on working from home — but it's too late to stop it
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Ex-director of Wharton MBA admissions says too many people mess up when answering a common interview question
Candidates risk losing an interviewer's interest when rambling about themself. A former MBA admissions director describes how to draw them in instead.
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Mark Cuban said he tried to invest in TikTok when it was called Musical.ly and less profit-driven
Mark Cuban had early interest in investing in Musical.ly, before it was TikTok, but now sees the platform as a little too "corporate."
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Don't be surprised if you're asked to spend more time in the office next year
In a survey, nearly three of four execs with an RTO policy in place said they would require at least three days a week in the office in 2025.
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The work trends that dominated the headlines in 2024
Quiet firing, coffee badging, and quiet vacationing were among the buzziest workplace trends of 2024. Here's a rundown of the trends.
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Bayer's CEO said budgets represent the worst of corporate bureaucracy. He decided to turn the process on its head.
It's one of many changes Bayer CEO Bill Anderson has made. Still, the company's stock price this year has struggled.
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Elon Musk solves Tesla's and SpaceX's biggest problems in a week and repeats that 52 times a year, Marc Andreessen says
Elon Musk focuses on fixing the biggest issues at his companies every week, often by working directly with engineers and coders, Marc Andreessen said.
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Tech legend Michael Dell says workers need to laugh and play — and parents' advice can be hit or miss
Tech billionaire Michael Dell said workers need to joke around, work-life balance is important, and parents are neither always right nor always wrong.
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20 books that Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates recommend you read
From biographies to business guides, here are 20 books Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates say shaped their views on entrepreneurship and the world.
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How much do health insurance companies spend on executive security? It might be less than you think.
While some high-profile CEOs have multimillion-dollar protection details, filings for major health insurers show smaller amounts for exec security.
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Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are trying to kill PowerPoint. Good luck with that.
Four decades after its release, PowerPoint remains the cockroach of meetings: ubiquitous and unkillable.
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2-way apprenticeships can help employees connect on difficult topics and learn new skills, BCG exec says
BCG's global people-team chair shares how the company is helping employees advance in AI adoption and building a supportive company culture.
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Bill Gates' top 5 books of the year include a Roger Federer biography and a book by the head of Microsoft AI
Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates' favorite books of the year include an autobiography and a book by Mustafa Suleyman, the head of Microsoft AI.
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Empowering a multigenerational workforce for AI
AARP's chief HR officer shares how the nonprofit is integrating AI into its workflows and championing the skills of the 50-plus community.
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It's a really bad time to be a middle manager
BI studied the latest hiring numbers, and things don't look good for experienced supervisors.
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The STAR vs PARADE method for answering job interview questions — and when to use each
The STAR and PARADE methods of answering behavioral interview questions are both popular. We asked career experts to break down both approaches.
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6 tips from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on how to run a company and manage your team
From having 60 direct reports to forgoing 1-on-1 meetings, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has some pretty unconventional leadership and management advice.
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'Big Four' salaries: How much accountants and consultants make at Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, and EY
Despite layoffs and hiring freezes, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, and EY pay their employees sizable salaries and annual bonuses.
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6 ways DEI programs are evolving as companies reorganize, home in on employee skills, and leverage the power of AI
BI's Workforce Innovation Board discusses how DEI can innovate by tapping artificial intelligence and focusing on outcomes.
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This CEO says there's 'not much value' to job interviews. He prefers testing candidates instead.
Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi says job candidates come prepared to answer "gotcha questions," so he likes to put them to work on a real problem instead.
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Access to business leaders is the most sought-after in-office perk, says JLL's Neil Murray
The return-to-office debate is ongoing. Neil Murray, the CEO of Work Dynamics at JLL, says leadership presence is an incentive for workers to return.
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Chief transformation officers join the C-suite to drive innovation at speed
Companies are grappling with a faster pace of innovation. The chief transformation officer can help across the organization.
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