A baby boomer living on $1,470 monthly in Social Security returned...
Pamela Shields, 67, unretired to supplement her Social Security income with part-time jobs.Many older Americans say monthly Social Security checks aren't enough to pay their bills.An analysis found that about 13% of retired baby boomers on LinkedIn returned to work in 2023.Pamela Shields is one of many older Americans who "unretired" because she couldn't live…
5 interesting takeaways from Slack’s survey of 17,000 desk workers about...
Slack surveyed more than 17,000 desk workers about artificial intelligence. Executives have been prioritizing AI, yet excitement about AI adoption is slowing down for workers.Gen Z and millennials reported frequently turning to AI for help rather than colleagues or friends. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on…
Use the DRY Principle to Consolidate Repetitive Tasks
We may earn a commission from links on this page. You need to use the DRY principle to be more productive. This isn’t to say your work is too wet; it’s too repetitive. DRY stands for “don’t repeat yourself” and it’s actually one of the better time management and productivity techniques, once you get it…
I’m a VP of product who uses my vacations to test...
Gopal Shenoy is VP of product at Wiser Solutions, which gives brands and retailers performance insights.He examines how his team steps up when he takes PTO to determine whether he's hired the right people.He says constantly checking in during vacation can stem from overworking, micromanagement, or bad hiring. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite…
What to Do When Your Employer Shifts Your Pay From Salary...
You most likely get paid in one of two ways: a salary (a fixed amount of compensation paid out in regular intervals) or hourly (a wage per hour). About 55.7% of all workers in this country are paid hourly, meaning they qualify for overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours per week (salaried…
Try ‘Pomodoro 2.0’ to Focus on Deep Work
When it comes to productivity hacks, there are two things I love: the tried-and-true classics, like the Pomodoro method, and shaking them up with a few customizations. I've written before about other ways to mold Pomodoro to match what you need, but today's idea, Pomodoro 2.0, is one of the easiest and most effective adaptations.…
Know Where You Fall on the Happy-Productive Scale to Get More...
The commonly held belief is that there’s a correlation between your happiness at work and your productivity. And while this assertion has been borne out in decades of research studies focusing on how happiness can make you more productive, those studies are lacking important context. It turns out you can be both productive and miserable—but…
I moved from Sweden to the US. I’ve found Americans to...
Olivia Tapper settled in the US in 2004 after intermittently studying and working there for five years.The 29-year-old said she sought a "different, more dedicated" work culture and found it in the US.She misses parts of her life in Scandinavia but enjoys being more openly ambitious about her future. Thanks for signing up! Access your…
Why this JPMorgan exec says you should sleep more
JPMorgan's Kristin Lemkau runs the bank's US wealth business with nearly 10,000 employees.Getting the job done means sleeping more, not less, according to the chief executive.Lemkau told BI why you shouldn't skimp on sleep or be overly obsessed with your job. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're…
How to apply for a job with an employer that has...
The idiom goes, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again."But when it comes to applying for jobs at any one employer, how many tries are too many?We asked experts for their advice on applying to jobs at an organization that has rejected you before. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in…
