August 06, 2024 The do’s and don’ts of working with 4 different types of communicators Whether dealing with aggressive, passive, passive-aggressive, or assertive communicators, tailoring your approach to each style is key. BY Leah Mether Effective communication is crucial for achieving successful outcomes in any interaction, whether in the workplace or personal life. But communication is … Continue reading The do’s and don’ts of working with 5 different types of communicators
X is working on a way to block links in replies It could help cut down on spam. mariella moon Sat, Jul 20, 2024 Robert Way via Getty Images X is developing a new feature that could help address spam posts on its website. According to Nima Owji, an independent app researcher who’s … Continue reading X is working on a way to block links in replies
July 15, 2024 New government data shows working from home is here to stay Despite return-to-office mandates, new data shows that many Americans are still doing some or all of their work from home—and with a shorter workday. BY Chris Morris Four years ago, a sizable percentage of the U.S. workforce was trying to figure out … Continue reading New government data shows working from home is here to stay
July 02, 2024 Working from the office really is more distracting. Blame your coworkers A new survey from Insightful, a workplace software company, looks at all the reasons why we have difficulty being able to focus at work. BY Shalene Gupta In a world full of pinging email boxes, whizzing Slack notifications, and buzzing phones, focus … Continue reading Working from the office really is more distracting. Blame your coworkers
June 12, 2024 Workplace loneliness is on the rise, especially among people working virtually For those suffering under the solitude of work, you’re not alone. BY Henry Chandonnet As technology further seeps its way into the workplace, from Zoom meetings to AI chat systems, it’s easy to feel lonely. For those suffering under the solitude of … Continue reading Workplace loneliness is on the rise, especially among people working virtually
May 15, 2024 Junior Bank of America banker who died was working over 100 hours a week Wall Street has grappled for years with overwork among junior staff. BY Reuters The 35-year-old Bank of America investment banker who died from a blood clot earlier this month wanted to leave the U.S. bank because he was working … Continue reading Junior Bank of America banker who died was working over 100 hours a week
May 14, 2024 Computational scientists may have discovered why working the night shift is bad for your health Late shifts disrupt the proteins responsible for regulating glucose, a small study has found, which may explain higher rates of diabetes and obesity among certain workers. BY Shalene Gupta Night shift workers are at a higher risk for … Continue reading Computational scientists may have discovered why working the night shift is bad for your health
April 24, 2024 Too many women are working through their high menstrual pain instead of taking the time off they need Inequality is about more than just pay. A new survey reveals stark realities for women at work across 10 different countries. BY Shalene Gupta The gender wage gap has narrowed to women earning 92 cents … Continue reading Too many women are working through their high menstrual pain instead of taking the time off they need
Social media lead gen products are backed by machine learning and vast amounts of data. How effective are they? Mike Pastore on April 19, 2024 It’s one of the oldest debates in lead generation: quantity vs. quality. Marketers who are judged by the number of leads they generate will push for quantity. But big-ticket … Continue reading As lead gen grows on social media, marketers discuss what’s working
By Jennifer Cohen February 03, 2024 American mothers are facing an existential crisis. There have never been more of us, yet it doesn’t feel like it’s any easier. There are also nearly 44 million caregivers in this country—a disproportionate number of them women (75%). The tune of their free labor? $470 billion each year, … Continue reading 4 ways leaders can better support stressed-out caregivers and working parents
