Success

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The announcement of OpenAI’s ​​​​​​ $16 million licensing deal with Dotdash Meredith sheds light on a pivotal shift in how AI systems like ChatGPT are trained: by leveraging high-quality, human-generated content. This agreement signals a deeper collaboration between AI developers and media organizations, reshaping the relationship between technology and publishing while raising critical questions about ethics, economics and control over intellectual property.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In 2025, human resource leaders say they will be focusing on navigating the complexities of workplace transformation, at a time when most people say they are already worn out by change. This is one of the key findings from the Gartner HR Priorities Survey [registration] of over 1,400 HR leaders from 60 countries and a range of industries. The report highlights five pivotal areas—leader and manager development, organisational culture, strategic workforce planning, change management, and HR techno

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Success

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

It’s been said time and again: Employees can make or break a business. But could the way management treats those same workers make a noticeable difference in the bottom line? New research suggests that it could. A report showed “for the first time” a positive correlation between a company’s use of worker-centered strategies and its financial growth.

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TED Talks

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Will progress in artificial intelligence continue to accelerate, or have we already hit a plateau? Computer scientist Jennifer Golbeck interrogates some of the most high-profile claims about the promises and pitfalls of AI, cutting through the hype to clarify what's worth getting excited about — and what isn't. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?

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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

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Seth Godin , the legendary author and marketer, joined me for an insightful conversation on productivity, creativity, and intentional living. In this Flashback Friday episode, Seth delves into the concepts behind his book The Practice: Shipping Creative Work , discussing the importance of intent, the challenges of imposter syndrome, and why consistency overrides authenticity.

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Success

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

When publicist Kari Torstenson and her husband decided they were ready to start a family, she wasn’t sure if she could stay in her career. The 9-to-5 lifestyle of commuting to an office, managing a team and maintaining a busy calendar filled with client projects wasn’t going to be sustainable once she became a mom, or so she thought. Growing up a millennial, she never witnessed more than two options for mothers.

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Success

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In early November, 1 million people joined Bluesky in a single day. Now, a live counter shows over 20 million users as of earlier this week. With 10-11 people joining per second, the social media startup seems to have no limit. Here’s what to know about the social media platform scaling faster than anyone expected. Bluesky’s humble beginnings Bluesky was started by Jack Dorsey, a former Twitter employee, who created the spinoff with a focus on what’s best for users , not big tech companies.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

According to LinkedIn’s latest Workforce Confidence Index , less than half of U.S. workers (45%) anticipate receiving a pay raise within the next six months. Even more striking, only 22% expect to be promoted in the coming year. This cautious outlook appears to be driven by ongoing economic uncertainty and inflation, which have impacted both worker expectations and employers’ budgets for salary increases.

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

An interesting thing happened once the pandemic ushered in remote work on a large scale—employers hired many more employees with disabilities. This upended a lot of discriminatory thinking about hiring employees with disabilities. In conjunction with the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology, the Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy has a new publication and associated tools, AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework , both of which are geared toward hiring empl

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Hearst Magazines, home to brands like Elle, Esquire, and Cosmopolitan, has announced it will conduct layoffs, which are aimed at reallocating resources to support digital innovation while reinforcing its print products. Exact numbers and impacted departments were not disclosed, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Debi Chirichella, president of Hearst Magazines, explained in a memo that the company is reallocating resources to focus on digital innovation while strengthening print products.

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Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Seth Godin , the legendary author and marketer, joined me for an insightful conversation on productivity, creativity, and intentional living. In this Flashback Friday episode, Seth delves into the concepts behind his book The Practice: Shipping Creative Work , discussing the importance of intent, the challenges of imposter syndrome, and why consistency overrides authenticity.

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