TED Talks
JANUARY 31, 2025
To get smarter, traditional AI models rely on exponential increases in the scale of data and computing power. Noam Brown, a leading research scientist at OpenAI, presents a potentially transformative shift in this paradigm. He reveals his work on OpenAI's new o1 model, which focuses on slower, more deliberate reasoning — much like how humans think — in order to solve complex problems.
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JANUARY 31, 2025
After months spent hunting for a new job, Aliyah Jones still had a pretty good sense of humor about the job market. She often posted about her experience on social media, using a mix of relatable memes and wit to bond with others who were slogging through endless applications. However, while most responses were positive, one stood out to Jones in all the worst ways: a well-meaning person who insisted she hadnt been hired because she wasnt acting corporate enough.
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TED Talks
JANUARY 31, 2025
Why are we using tech from 100 years ago to deliver the world's electricity? Materials scientist Jason Huang shows how we could massively upgrade the global power grid by replacing the wires in existing transmission lines with new, advanced conductors, helping us affordably meet rising energy demands while unlocking a cleaner, more climate-resilient future.
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JANUARY 31, 2025
The landfill is nothing but a giant pile of things no one wants or usesbut that certainly doesnt mean we need to add to it. The EPA reports that the biggest contributor to landfill waste is food , which accounts for nearly 24% of all landfilled and combusted municipal waste. However, bruised or imperfect fruits and vegetables are often saved from landfills, and oil is being repurposed as biofuel.
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
JANUARY 31, 2025
As layoffs at major tech companies continue, Google workers are taking action to secure their jobs. Over 1,300 employees have signed a petition organized by the Alphabet Workers Union, calling for stronger job protections amid ongoing layoffs. The petition, directed at CEO Sundar Pichai, urges Google to offer voluntary buyouts before layoffs, provide severance packages similar to those given during 2023’s mass cuts (starting at 16 weeks of salary), and avoid using performance reviews as a
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JANUARY 31, 2025
Branding. Its a term we hear consistently in the context of both product and company identity. But, what is personal branding ? In the same vein, personal branding is the strategic process of defining your unique value proposition and managing the outward expression of your professional self. It extends well beyond an elevator pitch or a resume. Rather, its a comprehensive image of who you are, your experiences, your goalsand what you stand for.
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JANUARY 31, 2025
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a critical component of effective leadership. It helps leaders to navigate relationships, manage emotions and create positive work environments. Equally important is the DISC model. This is a personality assessment tool that categorizes behavioral styles into four primary types: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Conscientiousness.
Allwork
JANUARY 31, 2025
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace has surged in recent months, with twice as many U.S. LinkedIn members reporting they are using AI at work now compared to last year. This trend is highlighted in LinkedIn’s latest Workforce Confidence survey, which reveals that AI adoption is becoming increasingly widespread across industries.
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JANUARY 31, 2025
Mark your calendars: Feb. 9 brings the Super Bowl showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Fox Sports coverage will be shot with Sonys next-gen full-frame cinema cameras , instant-replay technology from Hawk-Eye Innovations and high-speed Sky Cams, placing you at the center of every game-winning touchdown.
Allwork
JANUARY 31, 2025
Microsoft has launched a fresh round of layoffs, terminating employees immediately without severance. The company stated that the layoffs were based on performance reviews, with affected individuals failing to meet “minimum performance standards and expectations.” Termination letters obtained by Business Insider reveal that impacted workers must surrender access to Microsoft systems, accounts, and buildings on their final day.
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.
Productivityist
JANUARY 31, 2025
In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation , I talk with Nir Eyal , the bestselling author of Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. Nir offers actionable strategies for avoiding distractions and making time for what matters most. We discuss the difference between traction and distraction, how internal triggers influence our actions, and the power of identity in shaping habits.
Allwork
JANUARY 31, 2025
Brazil’s jobless rate came in slightly above market expectations in the final quarter of 2024 but reached its lowest yearly average for the current data series after the labor market showed continued resilience throughout last year. Unemployment in Latin America’s largest economy hit 6.2% in the three months through December, statistics agency IBGE said on Friday, up from 6.1% in the previous rolling quarter and above the 6.1% expected in a Reuters poll of economists.
Workplace Insight
JANUARY 31, 2025
The UKs creative industries, from film and television to the dynamic video game sector, are cultural flagships and economic cornerstones. Valued at 125 billion annually , the creative industries are named one of the UK governments eight growth-driving sectors in its Industrial Strategy. Yet, a significant obstacle looms over their continued success: a persistent and growing skills shortage.
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JANUARY 31, 2025
Disappointment is one of those emotions that can quickly spiral out of control. Whether its getting passed over for a promotion or feeling underappreciated at home, we all encounter difficult situations on a daily basismany of which can lead us to question our abilities in the workplace or even our self-worth. Yet we dont have to go far to find some powerful words of wisdom.
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult
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JANUARY 31, 2025
You probably know TV personality Robert Irvine from his appearances on hundreds of episodes of the Food Networks Restaurant: Impossible , in which he swoops in to help failing restaurants turn their business around in 48 hours. Or maybe youve seen Dinner: Impossible , where he must serve dinner under a set of potentially catastrophic conditionssay, creating a meal for 250 Rock & Roll Hall of Famers in just nine hours.
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JANUARY 31, 2025
If youre one of the over 2 million federal employees who received the Fork in the Road email, youre probably wondering where to go from here. The new administration is interested in making large changes to the federal government, with President Trump signing executive orders to remove protections from federal employees , force a return to office , freeze hiring and end diversity and inclusion programs on the day of his inauguration.
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