In the past year, all sorts of companies have retreated from their commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion, from “masculine” brands like John Deere and Harley-Davidson to massive companies like Walmart and McDonald’s. Many of…
Southwest Airlines is hitting the pause button on some of its hirings, internships and employee events this year as the company looks to lower costs.
“We are limiting discretionary costs, including holding on the Southwest Rallies for this year, as…
Meta Platforms will trim about 5% of its “lowest performers” and plans to hire for the impacted roles this year, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg has also warned employees about more such job cuts this year to…
As cool weather arrives and the number of U.S. wildfires declines, wildland firefighters who have spent months working in the heat and smoke are able to take a much-needed break. But for many of them, the stress of the job isn’t going away.
Continu…
If you’re in the market for a new career in 2025—or deciding which career to go into this year—you’ll want to take a look at job site Indeed’s new list of best jobs of the year. The list of 25 top jobs for 2025 covers myriad industries, but if you loo…
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The headlines about companies quietly or boldly cancelling diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, or scaling back commitments, don’t seem to be disappearing anytime soon. McDonald’s recently joined the list of companies who are shifting DEI strateg…
Leadership lies at the intersection of driving outcomes and cultivating human connection. Balancing these forces—what I call “edge” and “soul”—is the hallmark of leaders who make a genuine impact.
Think of edge as th…
Work is not just an opportunity to display your skills and talents, but also an opportunity to show others you can bring value. That includes being a good organizational citizen and team player and helping others. Academic reviews show that “being rew…
It’s easy to be in a leadership role during good times. You’re the equivalent of Oprah telling everyone in the audience that they just got a new car. But, when times are tough, that’s when you have to look in the mirror and say “that’s why they …
