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OCTOBER 17, 2024
Nearly half of U.S. middle managers are experiencing burnout, posing challenges not only for themselves but also significantly impacting their teams’ productivity and engagement levels. About 30% of employees report that their bosses are often too stressed to provide adequate support, particularly pronounced in high-pressure industries like oil, gas, retail, and construction.
TED Talks
OCTOBER 17, 2024
In an astounding sonic experience, creative director Felipe Sánchez Luna takes you on a journey through the universe as told in sound. Take a deep breath, listen closely and discover the power of sound to provide you with a new emotional understanding of the world. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey ! Become a TED Member today at [link] Hosted on Acast.
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OCTOBER 17, 2024
If you’re over 50 and looking to bolster your retirement savings, significant changes are coming in 2025 that you should be aware of. Under the 2022 Secure Act 2.0, the catch-up contribution limits for 401(k) plans are set to increase, potentially making it easier for older workers to save more, according to CNBC. Currently, employees can defer up to $23,000 into 401(k) plans for 2024, with an additional $7,500 for those aged 50 and older.
Success
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Instagram has recently introduced a suite of updates aimed at transforming user interactions on the platform. Alongside its enhanced privacy features and other in-app improvements, the social media giant has now launched a brand-new digital profile card, providing a fresh and streamlined way for users to make connections, share their lives and improve the reach of their personal brand.
Speaker: Chester Santos
Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform
Allwork
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Australian employment beat forecasts for a sixth straight month in September, while the jobless rate held steady, reinforcing the view that the labor market remains tight as market bets for a rate cut by year end diminish. The Australian dollar rose 0.5% to $0.6698, rebounding from a one-month low, while the three-year government bond yield jumped 7 basis points to 3.829%.
Success
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Taking the first step toward anything is always the hardest, and the same can be said for startups securing their first customers. Even if you have the most ingenious, groundbreaking idea, you don’t have a company until you have people willing to pay for your product or service. Business management expert Amanda Webster knows a thing or two about helping startups as COO at Fund & Grow, a national lending program that connects entrepreneurs with funding.
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Success
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Mister Rogers (and his mom!) reminded generations to “look for the helpers” amidst difficult or trying times. In the wake of not one but two devastating hurricanes along the East and Florida coasts the past month, the helpers are rich in numbers. While we certainly never want to downplay the more than 250 deaths ( 251 to Helene and currently 24 to Milton ), we recognize that good people can be found amongst the rubble and destruction.
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OCTOBER 17, 2024
U.S.-based consulting firm McKinsey is revamping its China business after reducing its government-linked clients and cutting about 500 jobs, which is around a third of its China workforce, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. The company has been separating the China unit from its global operations to reduce security risks with doing business in the country, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.
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OCTOBER 17, 2024
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment unexpectedly fell last week, but could remain elevated in the near-term amid the effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, obscuring the labor market picture. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 19,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 241,000 for the week ended Oct. 12, the Labor Department said on Thursday.
Allwork
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Disillusioned Chinese bankers and fund managers are giving up careers in a finance sector where government campaigns and regulation have colored prospects to the extent that areas as varied as education and even stand-up comedy seem preferable. Tightening scrutiny of trading, financing and deal making as well as a slump in stock turnover in a sluggish economy has dried up private equity and venture capital and decimated the market for stock market listings, bringing pay and job cuts.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
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