January 28, 2025 Job interviews are often full of biases. Here’s how to hire the best person There are a few simple ways to make interviews and other assessments more effective and fair. BY Iris Bohnet and Siri Chilazi When Ginni Rometty was CEO of technology corporation IBM, she introduced “skills-first” hiring, arguing that the filters … Continue reading Job interviews are often full of biases. Here’s how to hire the best person
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‘I had to become a morning person’: Shea McGee on how she carves out space for creative thinking
On the day I talk to Shea McGee, we cover a lot of ground: her love of Moleskine notebooks, the new Martha documentary on Netflix, and her approach to collaboration. She’s at home, where she says she’s most focused and creative, and she’s quick to admit that her design business came as a total surprise … Continue reading ‘I had to become a morning person’: Shea McGee on how she carves out space for creative thinking
Mark Zuckerberg surpasses Jeff Bezos to become world’s second-richest person
October 04, 2024 Mark Zuckerberg surpasses Jeff Bezos to become world’s second-richest person Zuckerberg also got even richer this week. BY Sarah Bregel Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has a new title: world’s second richest person. The Facebook founder has officially surpassed Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The businessman’s net worth … Continue reading Mark Zuckerberg surpasses Jeff Bezos to become world’s second-richest person
‘These environments pit people against each other’: Playwright Ife Olujobi on being the only Black person at work
April 24, 2024 ‘These environments pit people against each other’: Playwright Ife Olujobi on being the only Black person at work In a new play at New York’s Public Theater, a Nigerian American writer uses surrealist drama to explore how white-dominant workplaces can alienate people of color. BY Shalene Gupta Albert Camus, the French novelist and … Continue reading ‘These environments pit people against each other’: Playwright Ife Olujobi on being the only Black person at work
9 reasons biz conferences are still relevant—online and in person
March 29, 2024 9 reasons biz conferences are still relevant—online and in person In 2024, it’s about finding an event that provides value and is worth your time. BY Fast Company Executive Board When the COVID-19 pandemic forced major shutdowns across the globe in 2020, it prompted conference coordinators and their biggest sponsors to quickly rethink … Continue reading 9 reasons biz conferences are still relevant—online and in person
That viral AI-generated influencer is based on a real person. And she’s fine with the ads
March 28, 2024 That viral AI-generated influencer is based on a real person. And she’s fine with the ads Ariel Marie tells ‘Fast Company’ that she provided her voice and likeness to AI company Arcads, which approached her on the gig-work platform Fiverr. BY Chris Stokel-Walker The content creator behind a viral video storm over … Continue reading That viral AI-generated influencer is based on a real person. And she’s fine with the ads
Candor is a professional networking site that reveals the person behind the résumé
March 25, 2024 Candor is a professional networking site that reveals the person behind the résumé Answer icebreaker-style questions about when you’re at your best, what you’re curious about, what you love about your work, hobbies, and other aspects of yourself. BY Jeremy Caplan This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps … Continue reading Candor is a professional networking site that reveals the person behind the résumé
Why being a highly sensitive person could be your greatest professional asset
By Melody Wilding February 20, 2023 Meet Darren, a senior director at a large education company. Warm and kindhearted, Darren is the type of leader who takes you out to lunch when you have a bad day and listens to clients and their needs. This is different from other leaders at his organization … Continue reading Why being a highly sensitive person could be your greatest professional asset
How to Use Social Media to Sell in Person (Right Now!)
Shawn Casemore May 19, 2021 You might be wondering how to use social media to sell in person. After all, you aren’t planning to run ads on social media. What if I told you that 90% of top salespeople use social selling to close more deals than those who don’t? They are using what is … Continue reading How to Use Social Media to Sell in Person (Right Now!)
Compelling Hybrid Experiences: Bridging the Gap Between Virtual and In Person
Antonia Hite May 18, 2021 2020 was a whirlwind of change. We, as marketers, had to set aside all that we knew about in-person event planning, became Zoom-super users, and learned everything we could about planning and executing virtual events. 2021 is bringing its own challenges, and with varying levels of comfort with in-person experiences … Continue reading Compelling Hybrid Experiences: Bridging the Gap Between Virtual and In Person